Len Joy, age group 70-74, has set goals for himself: to forestall age-related declines and to continue representing Team USA in both triathlon and duathlon. These ambitions require a tailored training program, taking into account his age, previous injuries, and demanding training schedule. Check out Len’s inspiring journey as a dedicated writer and multisport athlete on his blog: “Do Not Go Gentle…” where he shares his experiences from his first 100 races.
Goals: Maintain overall health and fitness, return to an active lifestyle, improve balance and stability, endurance, and strength including core, plus ride e-bike to the barn and go horseback riding
Age Group: 60-64
Challenges: Staying motivated amidst difficult setbacks
Training Plan: After completing her initial In-Depth Consultation and Training, Jeannemarie enrolled in Monarch’s six-week Health and Wellness Fitness Coaching Program. The program provided her with the necessary foundation and personalized attention to start her on a path of sustainable growth. She has recently transitioned to the Fitness Coaching Program. (Congratulations to Jeannemarie on her progress so far!)
Jeannemarie came to Monarch Fitness Coaching after being hit by a car, which left her with a knee injury and resulting pain in her leg. Her goal was to return to an active lifestyle that included riding her beloved horse, Faith.
Jeannemarie has been working closely with her personal training team to improve both her passive and active range of motion through daily mobility work. The team has also gradually increased the amount of activity she has on a daily basis including walking and cycling duration. Jeannemarie participates in weekly group personal training programs designed to safely improve her strength and balance.
Goals: Injury prevention and prehab, staying active and healthy
Age Group: 45-49
Challenges: Balancing working as a nurse, raising a family, and finding time to train.
Training Plan: Margaret uses in-person and virtual training. She focuses on improving the strength and stability required for her job. Additionally, Margaret does cardio training independently to reduce stress and feel good.
Margaret sought out Monarch Fitness Coaching because of her concern about remaining injury free. Many of her nursing colleagues were experiencing on-the-job injuries.
Margaret’s personal training team initially focused on improving her strength and cardiovascular function. As Margaret improved, she was able to add working on reaction time and stability. The training directly impacts Margaret’s ability to stabilize her ICU clients and keep them upright as their body weight shifts when she is helping them to stand and move.
Goals: Forestall age related declines, continue representing team USA in both triathlon and duathlon
Age Group: 70-74
Challenges: Developing new habits
Training Plan: Len has independent cardio workouts for swimming, cycling, and running as well as personal training for strength and stability.
Len learned from writing workshops that you can’t get better if you aren’t told what you are doing wrong and how to fix it. He realized that in order to reach his goals, he needed a personal trainer.
Len likes the customized, technical approach to training that Monarch Fitness Coaching offers. Because of his goals, age, previous injuries, and training schedule, he needed a customized training plan. Books with training plans, online, training programs and generic group workouts didn’t work for Len.
You have everything you need in your home to train today. Space and lack of equipment do not need to be obstacles.
Clients are making use of available space to train.
What do I need to start training in my home?
Location: Find a space approximately 6‘ x 4‘. Halls work well. In front of a sofa, beside a bed, or next to a desk are good options.
Sweating is an athlete’s internal cooling system. Sweating helps prevent the core temperature from rising to an unhealthy point. The cells and organs are protected from the dangers of overheating. According to Chris Carmichael at trainright.com, well over 50% of the energy an athlete produces becomes heat. Less than 50% of the energy results in movement.
What causes an athlete to sweat?
Sweat is a response to an increase in body temperature.
