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Training for Longevity and Health: A Guide to the Centenarian Decathlon
TLDR Learn about the Centenarian Decathlon, a list of physical activities to maintain functional abilities in later years, and how to train for long-term health by focusing on stability, movement, balance, and progressive overload. Consistency, purpose, and guidance are key in tailoring exercise programs to individual needs, with a focus on zone 2 aerobic training, strength training, and proper nutrition for preserving bone mineral density and overall health.
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The episode focuses on training for the centenarian decathlon, discussing events, fitness tests, and training strategies for individuals of all ages and fitness levels.
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The concept of a marginal decade emphasizes the importance of planning and training throughout life to ensure a high quality of physical and cognitive health in later years.
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The Centenarian Decathlon list includes various physical activities aimed at maintaining functional abilities in later years, emphasizing the importance of planning and training for long-term health.
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Planning for long-term health involves understanding how major parameters like strength and VO2 max decline with age, setting goals for maintaining fitness levels over decades, and utilizing metrics like VO2 max, farmer carries, dead hangs, and wall sits to track progress.
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Training in zone 2 involves being able to hold a conversation while exercising, and muscle mass can be assessed through metrics like ALMI and FFMI obtained from a DEXA scan, with strength being a better predictor of lifespan than muscle mass.
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Training specifically for longevity involves focusing on stability, movement, and balance to counteract the repetitive stress and asymmetries caused by sports, with a minimum effective dose of three hours per week including zone 2 aerobic training, strength training, high-intensity aerobic training, and daily stability exercises.
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Progressive overload is key in training, with adjustments needed based on individual factors such as time constraints, existing strengths, deficits, and age, highlighting the importance of tailoring exercise programs to individual needs.
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Consistency, purpose, and guidance are key in maintaining physical function as we age, with load-bearing activities, strength training, and proper nutrition playing crucial roles in preserving bone mineral density and overall health.
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Stability work and proper form are crucial in preventing injuries, especially for older individuals, and it's important to seek guidance from knowledgeable practitioners when dealing with rehabilitation and injury prevention.
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Training involves dedicating 80% of cardio time to zone two and 20% to VO2 max, with specific workouts scheduled throughout the week focusing on different aspects of fitness.
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Zone two workouts should focus on maintaining a steady state to harness mitochondrial efficiency, while VO2 max training can be done through various modalities such as biking, running, or stair climbing.
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VO2 max can be maximized by maintaining a lower upper body mass, losing excess weight, and committing to a long-term training program for overall health benefits and longevity.
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