<p>Robert Linkul is the master of Training the Older Adult and returns with more lessons about working with this population, including:</p><p>-How Robert’s own extensive medical history helps him relate to the injuries and restrictions of older populations</p><p>-How we as coaches think about our own aging, and eventual shift into this demographic, and how we approach our training to prepare</p><p>-Why he doesn’t plan to retire from in-person coaching</p><p>-How he approaches cardiovascular training for older adults</p><p>-Why he likes rucking/walking with weighted packs</p><p>-How to keep people from becoming inactive and suffering greater risk of cognitive decline during periods of life interference for older adults</p><p>-Training around injuries and degenerative issues</p><p>-And much more</p><p><br></p><p>IG: @robertlinkul</p><p><br></p><p><strong>CHAPTERS</strong></p><p><br></p><p>00:41 NSCA Journey</p><p>01:56 Aging Changes Training</p><p>02:33 Injuries Shaped Approach</p><p>04:31 Training Smarter Now</p><p>06:43 Barbell Debate Online</p><p>08:37 Why Barbells Can Fail</p><p>13:10 Unilateral Tools Win</p><p>16:14 Creative Workarounds</p><p>18:54 Sponsor Break – TrainHeroic</p><p>20:13 Staying On The Floor</p><p>24:06 Career Arc Myth</p><p>26:08 Cardio for Aging Adults</p><p>27:06 Zone Two Strength Circuits</p><p>30:23 Rucking on Off Days</p><p>32:15 Rucking Hype and Load Management</p><p>34:31 Weighted Vest Metabolism Story</p><p>38:03 Training for Brain Health</p><p>38:43 Discovery Workouts for Focus</p><p>42:45 Small Group Training Sweet Spot</p><p>46:57 Sponsor Break – Just Bite Me Meals</p><p>48:02 Avoiding Inactivity After Injury</p><p>51:52 Wrap Up and Where to Follow</p><p><br></p><p><strong>SUPPORT THE SHOW</strong></p><p><br></p><p>If this episode helped you rethink training for aging populations, you can support the show by:</p><p><br></p><p>• Subscribing and checking out more episodes</p><p>• Sharing it on your social media (tag me — I’ll respond)</p><p>• Sending it to a coach or trainer who works with older adults</p><p><br></p><p><strong>FOLLOW ANDREW COATES</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Instagram: @andrewcoatesfitness</p><p>https://www.andrewcoatesfitness.com</p><p><br></p><p><strong>PARTNERS AND RESOURCES</strong></p><p><br></p><p>RP Strength App (use code COATESRP)</p><p>https://www.rpstrength.com/coates</p><p><br></p><p>Just Bite Me Meals (use code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS for 10% off)</p><p>https://justbitememeals.com</p><p><br></p><p>MacrosFirst – FREE Premium Trial</p><p>Download MacrosFirst and during setup you’ll be asked “How did you hear about us?”</p><p>Type in: ANDREW</p><p><br></p><p>KNKG Bags (15% off)</p><p>https://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676</p><p><br></p><p>Versa Gripps (discount link)</p><p>https://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoates</p><p><br></p><p>TRAINHEROIC – FREE 90-Day Trial (2 steps)</p><p>https://www.trainheroic.com/liftfree</p><p><br></p><p>Reply to the email you receive (or email [email protected]</p><p>) and let them know Andrew sent you</p>