250 ‒ Training principles for longevity | Andy Galpin, Ph.D. (PART II)

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Longevity
and discuss the concept of the centenarian athlete, focusing on maintaining physical robustness in the last decade of life. Andy emphasizes the importance of continuous training to avoid the rapid loss of fitness, advocating for a balanced approach that minimizes injury risks. He also highlights the need for muscular endurance and a strong strength-to-weight ratio to perform everyday tasks efficiently.
You will lose it way faster than you will gain it. Therefore, you could argue rule number one of what I'm proposing is you can't ever stop training.
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Andy also debunks the myth that strength training is harmful as one ages, explaining that strength and muscular endurance are crucial for longevity 1 2.
Optimal Performance
Andy outlines three essential components for optimal performance: high-quality muscle tissue, a well-functioning nervous system, and a robust cardiopulmonary system. He stresses the importance of proprioceptive innovation for brain health, recommending activities that require varied movements and environmental engagement. This approach helps maintain both physical and cognitive functions as one ages.
One of the key components to maintaining brain function throughout life is proprioceptive innovation.
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Andy suggests incorporating diverse physical activities like hiking or sports to achieve these goals 3.
Injury Prevention
Injury prevention is critical, especially for aging athletes. Andy explains that injuries often result from poor movement patterns and systemic fatigue. He recommends gradually increasing tissue tolerance and incorporating multiplanar movements to strengthen connective tissues.
Just expose the tissue to that demand slowly and increase that demand over time and it's going to be just fine.
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adds that avoiding interruptions in training is crucial, as regaining lost fitness becomes increasingly difficult with age 4 5.
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