Training Guidelines Throughout Aging

• "What often happens is someone is endlessly “training” for a competition that may never come, accepting the risks without the rewards."

• "If health is your overarching goal, the amount of input (training) one requires to maintain
  
  robust health and function is incredibly small in comparison to the training volume an athlete requires."

• "Muscle mass is maintained with activity to almost the same degree throughout the aging process."

• "Considering it’s the very strength that would, for example, help prevent a fall or maintain balance through aging, we should pay attention to attempting to at least maintain strength."

• "If you’re constantly sore or tired, cut back on the training, either by reducing the exercises per workout or the number of training days per week."

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