About this episode

Dan John discusses various aspects of training, including frequency, coaching, and the risks of overtraining as one ages.

00:00 - Intro 00:50 - How to Make Training Feel Like a Game 08:02 - Should Strength Training Be Sport-Specific? 13:58 - Dan John on Why His "Get Back Up" Drill Matters More As You Age 15:53 - Can You Still Make Progress Training Only Once a Week? 19:50 - How to Find a Coach Who Actually Fits You? 29:13 - What's the Real Risk of Overtraining as You Get Older? ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com ► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group.

People in this episode

Host: Dan John

Topics covered

• training frequency
• strength training
• coaching
• overtraining
• age-related fitness
• personalized workouts

Keywords

• training once a week
• strength training
• overtraining
• coaching
• fitness
• personalized workouts

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dan John University, Dan John Inner Circle

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