Overtraining, plateaus, and injuries of the mature athlete.
Training later in life is a journey, not a destination, so enjoy it. Don’t let over-training ruin other aspects of your life.
11 Simple thoughts on keeping a basic training journal.
Allows you to set up a reward system.
“If I follow the journal and complete ALL the training this month, I’ll treat myself to an upgrade in equipment or maybe some footwear.” Probably not a new chainsaw or $1500.00 ski rig. Keep the rewards small and associated with training.
Improve your PFT scores. Simple techniques to clean up your run.
Regardless what branch of the military you’re in. One thing is for sure. You will be required to perform your …
Go Forth and Conquer…Regaining your strength and resiliency at any age.
While moving your body is good for you, stressing or ”loading” your body with bad movement patterns is not. Have you ever known someone who goes to the gym a lot but blows his back out picking up a 15-pound box off the ground? Remember, an injury does not have to manifest itself at the gym. It can happen anytime or anywhere which makes it even harder to explain why it happened.