About this episode
EP. 53: My guest today is Robert Linkul, a strength and conditioning coach who specializes in training older adults. He is well pedigreed and very well educated. His business is called Training the Older Adult and he joins us to share his expertise. On This Episode We Cover: 6:26 The myth of not being about to strength train because of joint replacements 11:55 - Functional training to train for the sport of life 17:45 - Sarcopenia and the dangers associated with it 21:20 - High Intensity Resistance Training (HIRT) 32:02 - Why resistance training is so important 42:41 - Grip strength can be an accurate indicator for longevity/increased mortality 58:52 - Breaking the mindset that strength training is for younger people Show Links: Train For Life Program Follow Robert Linkul on Instagram Subscribe to Robert's YouTube Follow Dr. Tyna on Instagram Further Listening: The Belly Fat Effect with Mike Mutzel 8 Ways Obesity Wrecks Your Immunity Get full access to Dr. Tyna Show Podcast & Censorship-Free Blog at drtyna.substack.com/subscribe Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided in this podcast for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided in this blog/podcast and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Tyna Moore. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.