This is an extremely important information (video) I am 70 years old and have been training, running and competing over 60 years (grade school, high school, college, open divisions, masters divisions and now senior division) My event is the 3000 meters steeplechase (now ranked # 3 in the United States and # 15 in the world in my age group) One things that I have always done is weightlifting (at least twice a week and sometimes even more) and it has helped me in my training and performance. I am a believer of strength training. Another thing that has a positive effect in your performance is to incorporate plyometrics work. Plyometrics work is not only a must for sprinters but also for middle and distance runners. And lastly another type of running that will help and maintain your running is running in hilly cross-country courses; the change of "speed gears" (due to the course) and leg power will improve your performance as well. Thank you for the video, good information for all type athletes.
I'm in my early 50s. Your videos have finally compelled me to pull my head out of the sand and hit the gym. With only a few sessions in I'm finding a huge difference in my hips and lower back. My back is less sore and my hips aren't as tight. Thank you for your great content and for being such good motivators.
Im neither a meathead nor a runner, but I dabble with a few weights and a bit of jogging. Anyway I would definitely recommend including a weighted lunge of some description into your program. A lot of strength-type people only recommend squat and deadlift variants but the lunge-based movement patterns seem to target different spots. I also think 2x per week (if done right) is easily enough resistance work for anyone.
Thank you folks for posting these videos! I had always heard I should do strength Training, but I did not appreciate the benefits and importance to my long term health. I just turned 40, but these videos have definitely pressed home the importance of strength training now to have a better, healthier life. Thank you!
Brilliant advice. I started running at 47, after a 25 year break, in June 2014. My calves were 29cm around. I measured them recently, and they are now both 27.5cm. 10 years, 8cm. I am a little ashamed that I do not do enough strength training, but my trainer has started me on a good program to get me racing fit by 60.
I get a lot of minor injuries from running at 60 years old, and a few that keep me off the road for a few weeks. But when I can't run for a long time, I get different kind of pains. I prefer the pain of activity!
I have a coach, we program 3x full body (varied exercises) per week. Squats, deadlifts, split squats, bench press, pull ups, tib raises, calf raises, leg curls, shoulder lifts etc etc. At 50 on the ego lift (bench) I workout with 195lbs per rep unless deloading.
I missed a month of running due to a strength training injury, so I keep mine light and follow the Lydiard/Canova notion of specific leg strength through hills.
Well, motivation for strength training isn't easy in the long run. So, I try to commit myself to at least daily squats, because they seem to improve a ton of everyday activities (stairs, sitting up and down, walking, running). I am looking forward to the first longer sessions to see some results, because I was ill the last few weeks and recovering. Having a cold isn't compatible with running, but with a few squats each day it can be.
I started going to the gym at 60. A coach saw me jogging on the treadmill for 45 minutes (7.5 km/hr speed) and said that I should not be jogging for so long, as it is muscle, not fat, that my body is burning as fuel while jogging, this resulting in muscle loss. Any suggestions on this? Thanks.
@5357....Even if they didnt live long lives that quality of life is by far superior. Not that I for one second doubt that there is any scientific basis for your comment that athletes dont lead long lives...
I'm not sure if this has EVER been covered in the universe of running: muscle atrophy for optimal race weight I'm just the kind of guy, young enough to be athletically inclined, that packs on muscle real easily.. any takes on the quickest way to "reduce", without starving yourself
This is an extremely important information (video) I am 70 years old and have been training, running and competing over 60 years (grade school, high school, college, open divisions, masters divisions and now senior division) My event is the 3000 meters steeplechase (now ranked # 3 in the United States and # 15 in the world in my age group) One things that I have always done is weightlifting (at least twice a week and sometimes even more) and it has helped me in my training and performance. I am a believer of strength training. Another thing that has a positive effect in your performance is to incorporate plyometrics work. Plyometrics work is not only a must for sprinters but also for middle and distance runners. And lastly another type of running that will help and maintain your running is running in hilly cross-country courses; the change of "speed gears" (due to the course) and leg power will improve your performance as well. Thank you for the video, good information for all type athletes.
Just remember all it is about CONSISTENCY!! Each and every day no matter what!!
I'm in my early 50s. Your videos have finally compelled me to pull my head out of the sand and hit the gym. With only a few sessions in I'm finding a huge difference in my hips and lower back. My back is less sore and my hips aren't as tight. Thank you for your great content and for being such good motivators.
Im neither a meathead nor a runner, but I dabble with a few weights and a bit of jogging. Anyway I would definitely recommend including a weighted lunge of some description into your program. A lot of strength-type people only recommend squat and deadlift variants but the lunge-based movement patterns seem to target different spots. I also think 2x per week (if done right) is easily enough resistance work for anyone.
Thank you folks for posting these videos! I had always heard I should do strength Training, but I did not appreciate the benefits and importance to my long term health. I just turned 40, but these videos have definitely pressed home the importance of strength training now to have a better, healthier life. Thank you!
Brilliant advice. I started running at 47, after a 25 year break, in June 2014. My calves were 29cm around.
I measured them recently, and they are now both 27.5cm. 10 years, 8cm. I am a little ashamed that I do not do enough strength training, but my trainer has started me on a good program to get me racing fit by 60.
I get a lot of minor injuries from running at 60 years old, and a few that keep me off the road for a few weeks. But when I can't run for a long time, I get different kind of pains. I prefer the pain of activity!
I have a coach, we program 3x full body (varied exercises) per week. Squats, deadlifts, split squats, bench press, pull ups, tib raises, calf raises, leg curls, shoulder lifts etc etc. At 50 on the ego lift (bench) I workout with 195lbs per rep unless deloading.
I missed a month of running due to a strength training injury, so I keep mine light and follow the Lydiard/Canova notion of specific leg strength through hills.
Well, motivation for strength training isn't easy in the long run. So, I try to commit myself to at least daily squats, because they seem to improve a ton of everyday activities (stairs, sitting up and down, walking, running). I am looking forward to the first longer sessions to see some results, because I was ill the last few weeks and recovering. Having a cold isn't compatible with running, but with a few squats each day it can be.
This is a very good info, thanks really appreciated it.
what are the exercises you recommend?
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This is super depressing information, because I experience the effect every morning 💪
I worked at a place like that.
not a fan of click baity titles like this
Thanks I am signing out. Not even bothering to see what is the video about. Thanks for the help.
are squats of any use in resistance training??
I started going to the gym at 60. A coach saw me jogging on the treadmill for 45 minutes (7.5 km/hr speed) and said that I should not be jogging for so long, as it is muscle, not fat, that my body is burning as fuel while jogging, this resulting in muscle loss. Any suggestions on this? Thanks.
‘literally reverse the ageing process’ - just stop and think about what you’re saying
@5357....Even if they didnt live long lives that quality of life is by far superior. Not that I for one second doubt that there is any scientific basis for your comment that athletes dont lead long lives...
I'm not sure if this has EVER been covered in the universe of running: muscle atrophy for optimal race weight
I'm just the kind of guy, young enough to be athletically inclined, that packs on muscle real easily.. any takes on the quickest way to "reduce", without starving yourself
Athletes don't live long lives