Training the Master Athlete: Athletes of Aging
From Fivex3 Radio by Emily Socolinsky
September 24, 2025 · 1h 0m · Season 6 · Episode 8
About this episode
The episode discusses the importance of strength training for older lifters and the enjoyment of training this demographic.
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Rebecca and I discuss training the older lifter and why this population needs strength training as much as the younger lifter. And why they are the most fun to train too. ;) https://www.fivex3.com/strength-training-for-the-older-lifter/ https://www.fivex3.com/2025/05/24/why-do-we-squat-bench-press-and-deadlift/ https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/26/well/move/greysteel-powerlifting-senior-gym.html?unlocked_article_code=1.oE8.q8zB.y4jMg7_UR563&smid=url-share
People in this episode
Host: Emily Socolinsky
Guest: Rebecca
Topics covered
- training older athletes
- strength training
- fitness for seniors
- master athletes
- aging population
- weightlifting
Keywords
- older lifters
- strength training
- fitness
- master athletes
- weightlifting
- aging
- health
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Fivex3, New York Times
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