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Train Like an Adult

You’ve probably heard someone say something along the lines of “you should eat like an adult,” but has anyone told you that you should train like an adult as well?
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Amanda Perry
June 26, 2023
Train Like an Adult

Amanda Perry

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June 26, 2023

You’ve probably heard someone say something along the lines of  “you should eat like an adult,” but has anyone told you that you should train like an adult as well?

What does it mean to train like an adult?

Obviously, it depends on each individual, but in this podcast we discuss the most common qualities adults need to focus on developing as they age.

In this episode, Brett and Mike discuss various topics related to working with adults such as :

  • The importance of mobility and movement competency
  • Why balance training is vital for adults
  • How hypertrophy plays a role in the aging process
  • Why power development is so important
  • Common mobility restrictions seen in adults

If you work with an adult population and often get confused about what to program (and not program), don’t miss this episode where we lay out some guidelines to help you train like an adult.

Welcome to season 3 of the MED podcast with Mike Perry and co-host, Brett Jones.

This season, join Brett Jones, StrongFirst Director of Education and Functional Movement Systems Advisory Board member, and Mike Perry, co-owner of Skill of Strength, Lead instructor at Functional Movement Systems and Senior SFG at Strongfirst, as they share their life experiences and insight on all things health and fitness related.

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