The GB Sports Performance Podcast

S4 Ep26: What does it actually mean to be ATHLETIC?

The GB Sports Performance Podcast

Show Notes

What does it actually mean to be athletic as we get older?

I want to challenge your idea that athleticism is only about playing competitive sport or being at your physical peak.

Instead, I think it’s about what your body is still capable of doing and how you can maintain and build that capability at any age.

This week I'm breaking down the key components of athleticism, including strength, power, speed, balance, mobility and endurance, and WHY training these qualities can help you stay confident, capable and physically independent as you age.

Age isn't the enemy. Inactivity is.

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