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Coaching > Aging
How Hormones Conspire to Store Fat
As athletes get older, hormone levels shift, disrupting how the body manages glucose and insulin and inviting a slow creep of excess weight.
What Masters Athletes Need to Know About Insulin Resistance
Today’s athletes need to discern whether changes in body composition are just part of getting older or if the body is becoming intolerant of carbohydrate.
The Upside of Growing Old
The OG of endurance sports coaching shares how bike racing and life have changed since he turned 70—and what you have to look forward to.
Lifelong Pursuit: The Value of Physical Goals for Aging Athletes
As a latecomer to the competitive running scene, Cathy Utzschneider knocked out top results as a masters athlete while also coaching 75 USATF age group champions. She shares her experience on how best to remain engaged and open to what’s next.
Never Too Late to Start: Unlocking Performance as a Masters Athlete
Cathy Utzschneider took up competitive running after age 40 and quickly made up for lost time, racking up nine USATF national age group championships (including track, road, and cross-country), a silver medal at the Nike World Masters Games, and a gold medal at the North American World Regional Championships.
Forget (Most of) What You’ve Heard About the Effects of Aging
A growing wave of masters athletes is making the case that older athletes have a lot to look forward to as they age. Here’s what science has to say about physiology and performance as we age.
Maintaining Performance with Age
In this video, Joe Friel highlights three key factors for coaches to focus on to ensure their aging athletes remain fit and well.