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Fit After 50 : Articles of the Month - November

Rob

Rob

Nov 26, 2017

Fit After 50 - Inspiration for November 2017

Lessons from Larry - Coaching Older Athletes to Maximize their golder years.
An article from the coaches point of view having spent 10 years coaching Larry Blum, nearing 80, also known as "The Legend"

The Best Exercise for Ageing Muscles
A great article about a cellular study on the affect of exercise on our cells.

Walking: No Path to Fitness
An interesting article looking at how walking is often mis-sold as a way to increase fitness.

Inside Crossfit South Brooklyn
A great short video clip of how one Crossfit gym has created an age group workout for the 50+ members

Rob

Rob

The grumpy old man... played county level at multiple sports, semi-pro football and since retiring from rugby taken part and completed in single to multi day adventure races, half marathons, marathons, ultra running, triathlon, half ironman, ironman. A qualified PT, Kettlebell Coach and Personal Coach.. Loves cake!

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