Aging

Exercise Physiology

Why Your VO2max Drops Even When You Train Hard: After 50, It Is Not Just About the Heart—It Is Also About Muscles’ Ability to Use Oxygen

In my 50s, my maximum heart rate is lower than it used to be.Running at the same pace feels much harder.Even with high-v...
Masters & Aging

Your Body Is Not Broken: The Latest Insights Upending the Misconception That “Aging Equals Deterioration”

"Ever since entering my 40s, my fatigue takes much longer to clear up even when doing the exact same training as before....
Masters & Aging

Facing Athletic Decline Beyond 40: Four Pillars for Protecting Bodily Function

Earlier on this blog, I published an article titled “Aging”? No, It's Just “Degeneration.” — Face Reality, Masters Athle...
Masters & Aging

“Aging”? No, It’s Just “Degeneration.” — Face Reality, Masters Athletes.

In the midst of grueling daily training, we often catch ourselves reaching for a convenient excuse: "I'm just getting ol...