Why This 73-Year-Old Won't Stop Strength Training After 40 (David Frost)

Are you getting weaker because of age, or because you started "training your age"? David Frost is 73, a retired Navy captain, adjunct professor, and writer on load management and recovery. This past June, he rowed for more than 4 hours as part of a team that set a Concept2 tandem rowing record for 100 kilometers. He isn't backing off, and he joins me to challenge the idea that getting older means you should. We get into sarcopenia, what to do if you're starting strength training at 60, how recovery changes for your muscles and connective tissue, and how to use HRV without letting your watch run your training. David also shares the coronary calcium scan that changed how he balances hard training with longevity. If you've been told to take it easy now that you're over 40, hit play. Join Eat More Lift Heavy to build muscle, lose 10 to 20 lbs of fat, and learn what works for your body, 1 week at a time. https://eatmoreliftheavy.com Timestamps: 0:00 - Why aging doesn't mean backing off 5:26 - Sarcopenia and the recovery equation 13:08 - Starting strength training at 60 21:08 - Building a longer strong span 23:32 - David's coronary calcium wake-up call 32:47 - Whole-body training and recovery timing 36:34 - Using HRV without overtrusting wearables 41:19 - Walking, sleep, and better recovery Episode Resources: David's website: wellpastforty.org David on Instagram: @davidemersonfrost 💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy, the 26-week coached program to build muscle and lose fat after 40 📱 Get Fitness Lab, the AI coaching app for strength training and nutrition over 4  📊 Track your nutrition with MacroFactor and use code WITSANDWEIGHTS for a 2-week free trial  👥 Join the free Facebook community ❓ Ask a question for the show Educational content only, not medical advice.