Powerlifting and Recovery Tips for the 40+ Athlete w/ Laura Phelps

As we age, we need to adopt our training and recovery programs in order to see continued performance. This is especially true in the sport of powerlifting, where it is critical to equip yourself with the knowledge necessary to keep your body healthy and ready as you age. Key Takeaways If You Want to Stay Strong in your 40's and Beyond, You Should: Find a variety of sports such as powerlifting that make you feel good in your body Avoid the common conjugate programming mistakes by listening to Laura's tips Don't be afraid to get out of your comfort zone and always remember to give your body time to recover Finding Your Power with Laura Phelps Laura Phelps has been an athlete her entire life and started powerlifting at age 23. She currently holds 8 All-Time World Records in the sport of powerlifting and was personally coached by Louie Simmons. Since 2017 Laura has used her knowledge and expertise to help train others through her coaching company, Queen Bee Power. She finds pride in helping athletes both old and new succeed and reach goals that otherwise would have been unattainable. Staying Strong at Every Age Laura's greatest hope is for everyone to stay healthy and be strong. Strength and power work to our benefit, especially as we get older, which is why we have to be wise and intentional about how we train in every stage of our life. Powerlifting is proof that you can be strong for a very long time, you just have to do it in a way that can adapt to your needs as you get older. Level Up Your Programming, Conjugate Style Adapting your training based on where you are now is nothing to be scared of. Powerlifting can be incredibly beneficial to your overall health and longevity, and Laura's adapted version of the conjugate method can help you feel empowered while taking care of your body's needs.  By building strength through supportive exercises, taking time for recovery, and introducing variation into your training routine, you can experience the restorative impact of conjugate-style programming. How are you adjusting your training program to the needs of your body at different stages of life? Share your thoughts with me in the comments on the episode page. In This Episode How the methodology of powerlifting training is different from bodybuilding and other sports (13:44) Common ways the conjugate method of powerlifting can be used by athletes (18:26) Tips for adapting your training as you get older (23:22) Explore the difference and benefits between conventional deadlifting and sumo deadlifting (33:45) The biggest form issues found when sumo deadlifting (37:50) Quotes "I just had this supreme confidence, not arrogance, but I had this unbelievable confidence in what I was doing because I loved it so much." (12:37) "If you are doing everything right, following these principles and the right percentages and whatnot, and the recovery, it is set up for longevity." (23:50) "Any time your body is imbalanced, you are putting yourself at risk for injury. So if we can make everything more balanced, I just think it is more functional." (27:36) "If you don't bench press now as much as you did 10 years ago, it's okay. It's all relative at this point." (32:03) "Powerlifting is proof that you can be strong for a long time, a really long time. You are just pushing yourself to your limit at that time and whatever your circumstances are." (33:00) Featured on the Show Join the Strength Nutrition Unlocked Group Coaching Program Here Queen Bee Power Website Follow Queen Bee Power on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Find the full show notes here Follow Steph on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest I'd really love it if you would take 1 min and leave us a rating and review on iTunes! Podcast production & marketing support by the team at Counterweight Creative Support the Podcast Get 20% off Legion Supplements with code STEPH Follow Steph on Instagram Rate and review on Apple Podcasts Related Episodes FYS 371: The Fitness Industry Needs Quality Coaches with Jasmine Braxton