#348 Robert Linkul - Training Older Adults and Training Resilience Against Fall Injuries
Episode description
Robert Linkul is the industry leading authority on training older adults.
In this episode Robert shares:
-What sarcopenia is and why everyone should be proactive about it
-How we can reduce the risk of falling
-How we can reduce the risk of a serious fracture injury if we do fall
-How to improve muscle, motor skills, and bone density as we age through training
-Why power and explosive training matters for older adults(and everyone) and how to approach it in a safe and effective way
-The importance of having the strength and skill to get down to and up from the floor
-And much more
00:59 Understanding Sarcopenia
02:42 The Importance of Muscle Mass
04:51 Challenges in Aging Populations
16:30 Cognitive and Social Aspects of Aging
21:10 Training Older Adults
25:08 Building Relationships with Clients
27:49 Introduction to Power Training
28:39 Foundations of Strength for Older Adults
29:18 Tempo Manipulation for Power
30:11 Importance of Type II Muscle Fibres
30:57 Exercise Benefits and Longevity
31:44 Dynamic Movements and Injury Prevention
34:12 Release Lifts and Medicine Ball Exercises
37:08 Sled Training for Strength and Stability
42:35 Cross-Education and Injury Rehabilitation
44:30 Training for Ground Movements
49:38 Personal Anecdotes and Final Thoughts
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