40. Strength Training for Older Adults

In this episode of 'Lifting, Running, and Living,' Kelly starts with updates about her new gym additions and joining a commercial gym due to foot pain and the benefits of cross-training.  Meanwhile, JK provides insights on the retail industry's holiday season and his fat loss phase progress, along with his r(ese)t program that starts soon. The main topic of discussion focuses on the importance of strength training for older adults, drawing from an NSCA paper and personal training experiences.  Kelly and JK emphasize individualized and periodized training programs, compound movements, power exercises, and balance work, debunking common fitness myths and encouraging older adults not to fear heavier weights. They also touch on mobility and everyday functional movements that can help improve quality of life as one ages. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff 01:02 Gym Updates from Kelly 03:37 Joining a Globo Gym 06:00 December Bingo Challenge 08:48 JK's Holiday Season and Fat Loss Journey 14:29 Nine Week Reset Program 18:44 Starting Strength Training Later in Life 28:18 Diving into Resistance Training 29:17 The Importance of Resistance Training for Older Adults 30:54 Challenges and Misconceptions in Strength Training 34:29 Implementing Strength Training for Older Adults 40:27 Practical Strength Training Tips 45:57 Case Studies and Real-Life Applications 01:03:06 Final Thoughts and Recommendations Links: r(ese)t program: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1he-JAI9JsjnzcGaKWa31vZEJpKL-ZSpg/view?usp=drive_link NSCA Paper: https://www.nsca.com/contentassets/2a4112fb355a4a48853bbafbe070fb8e/resistance_training_for_older_adults__position.1.pdf Follow the pod at ⁠⁠⁠@liftingrunninglivingpod⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ Follow JK at ⁠⁠@coachjkmcleod⁠⁠ Follow Kelly at ⁠⁠@coachingklutz⁠⁠