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128. Proper Strength Training for "Older Adults" With Robert Linkul, CPT

Jun 22, 2022

Robert Linkul, a certified personal trainer with a passion for helping older adults, shares his journey from overcoming personal injuries to specializing in strength training for this demographic. He emphasizes the urgency of addressing muscle loss and the importance of resistance training for health and longevity. Robert busts myths around weightlifting for women and explains how proper nutrition and sleep can enhance hormonal health. He inspires listeners to embrace athletic goals at any age and stresses daily activity for improved well-being.

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ANECDOTE

Injuries Sparked A Career Pivot

Robert Linkul described multiple career-ending injuries and surgeries that shifted him toward training older adults.
He used personal recovery and his wife's cancer journey to build Training The Older Adult and education programs for trainers.

INSIGHT

Age 55 Is A Practical Turning Point

Robert defines 'older adult' around 55 and emphasizes biological aging matters more than chronological age.
He warns that gravity and time make resistance training urgent after midlife to preserve quality of life.

ADVICE

Make Resistance Training Nonnegotiable

Do prioritize resistance training with external load; bodyweight and activity alone usually aren't enough.
Aim for daily activity and include resistance sessions several times weekly to maintain muscle and bone.

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Robert Linkul, CPT is an NSCA Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT *D) and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS *D) with distinction. He is the head personal trainer and the owner of Be STRONGER Fitness. Linkul is the Southwest Regional Coordinator with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and was named the NSCA's 2012 Personal Trainer of the year.

In this episode, Robert speaks about his past injuries and how they inspired him to start training older adults. Robert dives into the basics of weight training and exercise when it comes to adults over the age of 55.

If you have physical limitations, Robert explains why it’s critical to be proactive about those now. Robert discusses hormonal health and how your food and sleep are making a massive impact. Listen as we talk about giving your muscles plenty of rest and why weight training won’t make women bulky.

Highlights From This Episode

About Robert Linkul and the Inspiration Behind His Business: Training the Older Adult (TOA)
What you need to think about when training older adults.
Be proactive when it comes to your limitations.
Why rest is important for your muscles to build strength.
Does lifting weights make women get bulky?
Eat unprocessed food and sleep well to regulate your hormones.

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>> Be Stronger Fitness
>> Training The Older Adult

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