128. Proper Strength Training for "Older Adults" With Robert Linkul, CPT
Robert Linkul, CPT is an NSCA Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT *D) and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS *D) with distinction. He is the head personal trainer and the owner of Be STRONGER Fitness. Linkul is the Southwest Regional Coordinator with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and was named the NSCA's 2012 Personal Trainer of the year. In this episode, Robert speaks about his past injuries and how they inspired him to start training older adults. Robert dives into the basics of weight training and exercise when it comes to adults over the age of 55.If you have physical limitations, Robert explains why it’s critical to be proactive about those now. Robert discusses hormonal health and how your food and sleep are making a massive impact. Listen as we talk about giving your muscles plenty of rest and why weight training won’t make women bulky. Highlights From This EpisodeAbout Robert Linkul and the Inspiration Behind His Business: Training the Older Adult (TOA)What you need to think about when training older adults.Be proactive when it comes to your limitations. Why rest is important for your muscles to build strength. Does lifting weights make women get bulky?Eat unprocessed food and sleep well to regulate your hormones. Subscribe & ReviewSubscribing and leaving a rating and review are important factors in helping the Reshape Your Health Podcast and the YouTube Channel reach more people. If you haven't already subscribed, please do that today.We would also be grateful if you left a rating and review, too. In your listening app, scroll to the “Ratings and Reviews” section, then click “Write a Review” and let us know what you enjoy about our show. We appreciate you taking the time to show your support. Thank you!Resources From This Episode>> Insulin Resistance Diet Starter Course>> Join Zivli>> Test Your Insulin at Home>> Free Low Insulin Food Guide>> Free Master Your Macros Training Videos>> Be Stronger Fitness>> Training The Older Adult>> Enroll for Zivli is open now through March 19, 2024 at 11:59 PM CT. Go to https://www.zivli.com/join to enroll today!>> Book a Zivli discovery call to get your questions answered about our program and see if it's a good fit for you. Book at https://calendly.com/zivli-coaches/zivli-discovery-call.