Can 50 year old men get in shape?
Is it true that a 50 year old man can get in shape, even if he hasn't been physically active?Before we discuss this, let us first discuss what is happening to the majority of 50 year old men...Did you...
View ArticleHow to use Wrist Straps
What is the best way to maintain grip on a barbell, especially when doing high reps?I present to you wrist straps. For a long time I made sure that I trained with my hands fully on the bar at all...
View Article7 Tips for Injury Prevention in Weight Training
Weight training is dangerous.... or is it???The fact of growing older usually means being more prone to getting injured.It might also be argued that these injuries are more impactful and take longer...
View ArticleA 4-Step Formula For Slimming Down
I had a conversation yesterday with a good friend of ours who has recently been diagnosed as pre-diabetic. She is in her 40s and is worrying about how to make changes to reverse this condition.The...
View ArticleHow I Improved my Deadlift over 50
There is nothing better than getting a lifetime deadlift PR on your birthday, right? I'm so very happy with myself that I finally pulled 405 pounds - the big 4 plate lift - on the day of my 54th...
View ArticleBuilding muscle after 50
So today as I write this I saw an article shared by someone on a Facebook Group where the author of the article said that after the age of 40 one has to modify their training habits.Initially I thought...
View ArticleGetting Back to Training After a Short Break
So I had to pause my training because of traveling for a week to be with family in the North East for Thanksgiving. Training would be an impossibility because of the schedule leaving no such...
View ArticleBarbell Strength Training for the Over 50s: The Best Exercises for a Healthy...
As we age, it's important to maintain our physical health, and strength training with a barbell can be a great way to do so. Not only does it help to improve muscle mass, but it can also increase bone...
View ArticleStarting Strength Training Over 50: Building a Stronger Future
Turning fifty marked a milestone in more ways than one. Like many, I found that the years had brought about changes in my body that no amount of cardio seemed to counteract effectively. The runs and...
View ArticleVolume vs Intensity for the Over Fifties: Maximizing Muscle Gains Through...
I am asked often whether an over fifties person should prioritize volume or intensity in their strength training. In answering this question it's crucial to address a common issue with high-volume...
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