A new feature on the Never Too Old to Lift blog. Each month I will share some of the content they I have come across on the internet that I think you will enjoy too. This might include inspiring videos, educational articles or audio books that I am listening to right now.

San Diego Splash Womens Basketball Team

I was introduced to this fantastic video this week. Meet the San Diego Splash women’s basketball team. If you’re under 80 years old then you’re too young to play for this team.

Is Heavy Strength Training Safe for Older Adults?

Dr Claire Minshull, who has a PHD in Exercise Science and Rehab, writes a fantastic blog, Get Back to Sport. The blog focuses on the in-depth theory and research around various topics related to strength training.

The blog is primarily aimed at rehab and fitness professionals, however it is a fantastic resource for anyone who is interested in delving deeper into the theory.

This week Claire wrote a very relevant article that I recommend you all go and check out…

Is Heavy Strength Training Safe for Older Adults?

The Art of Resilience

This week I started a new Audiobook, The Art of Resilience by Ross Edgley.

In 2018 Ross Edgley swam 1792 miles around Britain over the course of 157 days. I am only a couple of hours into the audiobook but so far it has linked his preparations for the swim together with the relevant sports science. He also discusses the merits of strength training and how it helps to make you robust and resilient.

If you’re looking for inspiration to get started and strategies to ensure you approach fitness with the best mindset then I highly recommend this book.

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Guest Posts I Wrote this Month

I have started writing guest post for other blogs and websites to share my love of strength training. Here are the 3 posts that I wrote that were published this month.

Physios Online – Should I Start Strength Training After 60

It won’t surprise you to know that I am passionate about inspiring older adults to pick up the weights and that I want to get this message out to as many people as possible.

I wrote the article above for Physios Online, a community of physiotherapists (including myself) in the UK who promote the use of virtual consultations or online appointments. In the article I reiterate the importance of maintaining and increasing strength as we age.

Man vs. Weight – Squat Regressions Tutorial

What do you do if you want to start doing squats but you struggle to perform even a bodyweight squat?

The above article discusses adaptations that you can make in order to make performing a squat more achievable. This will allow you to find a starting point from which you can progress from.

Sustain Health – What is a Squat Progression and Why Should You Include Them in Your Workout Routine?

There are a wide range of squat variations available and it can be confusing when choosing which variation should you do or progress to?

This article covers some of the variations available and explains why you might want to choose each one.

These two articles were topics that were taken from a longer post that I wrote here on Never Too Old to Lift. If you found these useful, you will also like 7 Functional Movements: Progressions, Regressions and Modifying Around Pain.

Share Your Favourite Content

What have you seen on the internet this month that you think I might like? Let me know by leaving a comment below or via Facebook or Twitter.

Some of the links in this article are affiliate links. This means that if you choose to make a purchase, I will earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you. Please understand that everything I recommend is because I honestly believe they are all helpful and useful to assist you in achieving your goal in becoming stronger, not because of the small commissions I make if you decide to buy something. Please do not spend any money on these products unless you feel that you need them or believe that they will help you achieve your goals.

This post was written by myself, Chris Tiley, a physiotherapist based out of Movement Therapy Clinics in Harborne, Birmingham. For more information on how I can help you visit christileyphysiotherapy.com