Is there a place for old sports
Health / / December 19, 2019
As recently as last February, 59-year-old Ned Overend (Ned Overend), it is easy and ghouls Nedli, took first place at the National championship fatbike, held in Ogden, Ohio. If you now imagine some funny scene with dedulki sluggishly moving on retrovelosipede the plain, you are mistaken: his nickname was the man for a reason.
Ned, honorary member MTB Hall of Fame, Participant of various competitions, did not give up the race even after retiring from professional sport in 1996. Today, he is the captain of the team prorayderov Specialized, and beat him on the track is still not an easy task. That's how it is in strong spirit and dedicated!
Life Ned interesting as the story seasoned sailor. The son of an American diplomat, he was born in Taipei, in the People's Republic of China. Ride on a mountain bike started about thirty years of age, in the early '80s, and in 1988, he became the hero of the first in the world mountain biking, cinema, which its creators on the Rights of the pioneers velopokatushek filming in the mountains without thinking twice named "Great velokatanie in the mountains. "
But back in our day. Discipline, win which issued Overend - race on fatbike. This is not even the "Tour de France", and no laughing test for the coolest guys (and a whole lot younger our champion): check-in at 19 miles on bicycles with huge wheels in the mountains and forests of the 45th State USA. And all this in the winter, in February.
The temptation to write off Ned wins to unprecedented genetic stamina is great: with it really be compared, not every one of us. He was able to excel in almost all velodistsiplinah that he was actively engaged in the early '90s, starting with cross-country and ending with the off-road triathlon.
Why? Even among all those rare physique gave mother nature, Overend - very tough nut to crack. Its Superpower - longevity. For this reason he, along with a dozen other athletes-veterans hit the books Joe Friel page (Joe Friel) «Quick after fifty", Which became a part of the project is gaining momentum, dedicated Guards elite sport - seasoned, driving on two wheels with a good half-century.
Surely many of the questions concerned: "And what will happen when old age patted me on the shoulder, I will overcome that boundary beyond which ends maturity and childhood remembered as a good fairy tale? "Probably, will have to come to terms with his fate, to get used to complain about the change in the weather and more often catch myself thinking, "I begin to learn in pharmacies. "
On the other hand, many all his adult life is very active: skiing or snowboarding, plow the waves on kites and sorfah, engaged in martial arts and yoga. So why change their habits, especially those useful for pernicious calm?
If you search, you can find a number of books in which the authors speculate precisely on this theme: "Older, more quickly, more »Margaret Webb (Margaret Webb),« Second Wind »Borkvista Lee (Lee Bergquist),« The youth "Bill Gifford (Bill Gifford).
All of the above things are written inspirational language and quite informative, they are examples of successful and today the athletes who have left behind more than a dozen years. Joe Friel was the one who noticed that in this matter there are certain patterns, studying which you can develop an action plan to combat the obstacles of aging.
A few years ago, at the age of 71, Friel, a respected coach and author of the book series "Bible training"Noted that his own performance: speed and endurance cycling - are gradually becoming worse.
The team members of different ages, which he coached, began to make his mentor on the rise in the mountain that rarely happened before. Puzzled Friel was forced to turn to the scientific sources to find out for sure whether there is a way to defeat the merciless time.
What we found out is equally please and disappoint. The good news: the loss of productivity to do something is still possible.
Stop the clock, we can not, however, slow down the aging process and maintain a sufficient level of strength required us - a real challenge.
The bad news is that the human body, like it or not, over the years more and more worn and decrepit, whether we like it or not: so arranged everything in our world.
Based on the inspirational part of the scientific facts, Friel began work on his plan for competitive survival in the world of sport for those over 50. The writer realized that the impact of some public factors of aging can not be avoided: the years go flexibility, there is extra weight, the muscles become flabby, and we - the less active. It's sad, but as they say, is a fact.
But we will not catch up with senile depression. Friel convinced that our behavior, way of seeing things and phenomena - lifestyle, in a word, is our most powerful weapon against aging.
There are reasons to believe that the main reason that most athletes with age tend to lose productivity, - an education. Nature itself plays only a small role in this. If we consider ourselves old, we use them in the end ourselves and feel.
Joe Friel
According to Friel, if you have 50 or even more, it does not matter, because at least 70% of your old living facilities continue to serve you faithfully. So cheer up!
But what about the cheerfulness of spirit, a thirst for combat, and constant desire to win? How to free your inner Hulk?
And here our coach has the answer: the key to its internal resources lies in regularity physical activity. If the vehicle has to travel, rather than gathering dust in the garage, the heart has to beat. And it is not always measured.
That is what is the main use street workout - you need to train yourself to move on a regular basis, that everything works in your body. Do not think that aging will take away all your power, for there is still much you can compete.
Training with a focus on high-intensity intervals are my favorite way to prepare for races throughout my career. I have found that by reducing the duration of my workout, I nonetheless win at the expense of short but explosive cycles. In addition, the fatigue does not have time to accumulate quickly, and it is also obvious plus.
Ned Overend
Friel also not discouraged: his discussion on the same topic are supported by the results of the study of the classical 70s that conducted by specialists of the Institute for Aerobics in Dallas, Texas. A group of scientists led by Michael Pollock (Michael Pollock) watched 24 athletes-runners in age from 42 to 59 years.
The study lasted 10 years. 13 experimental train stopped, although he always overcame long marathons. And the 11 people involved in the system of intensive cross.
Both groups ran for a week on the average mileage of the same, but the members of "intensive" group noted that their peak oxygen consumption increased by at least 1.6%. Further observations confirmed it with success.
Joe FrielTrain and intensity are equally important in order to continue fitness activities at any age, but the training intensity is still important.
notion "intensity" primarily due to the stress - consequence of adaptation to physical stress. For example, we use the stress to their advantage to try to improve their athletic performance - wrote about it in his book Gifford, of which we have discussed today.
Gifford mentions Todd Becker (Todd Becker), a chemist, also known as "the most meticulous nerd." Becker keeps a blog on the topic of health and fitness, which he called "getting stronger", and is a supporter of hormesis (from the Greek. hórmēsis rapid movement, the desire) - stimulation of the body to any external influences, while not able to do much harm.
Blogger dog ate for pouring cold water, intensive-street workout sessions, strength training and sprints, as well as other ways to mock in order to achieve a positive change.
According to Gifford, it looks like the effect of vaccinations that people make all sorts of dangerous diseases: a small dose virus, is placed in the body, it causes it to produce antibodies to combat the threat, and thus strengthens the protective system.
By stimulating the body moderate doses of stress, accompanied by sufficient rest in the recovery periods, you become stronger. In the world of professional athletes is a whole separate science. Of course, this philosophy is mentioned by all the authors wish to express on the subject, which we have raised today. Not enough just to know that you can if you want. We must and want to do.
Of course, the board laid out should be used wisely, not the other way. Especially given the considerable number of fatalities, where not stand the heart - often practice, unfortunately, so yes, most of the fears on this score is quite understandable.
Since you have decided to engage seriously, objectively consider your level of fitness and health. And even better - to consult with an experienced physician-physiologist.
Anyway, intensive training - it is not deadly, but on the contrary, if you follow all the necessary recommendations.
A good half of his book Friel painstakingly delves into the intricacies and features available to them techniques, with an emphasis on what the ideal exercise circuit you will make for yourself, listening to their sensations.
It is worth to make a reservation: the author first of all refers to the offering experienced professionals, 100% are aware that what they are doing. Once again, this is not a manual for beginners, though under the guidance of an experienced trainer and you can try them.
Those who are familiar with the "Bible training" strategy is likely to seem familiar: to define the purpose, for example, a certain distance, overcoming that from time to time in training, you will achieve the desired index of time.
Friel speaks in great detail about this in my leadership: it is important to find the right balance between "not enough" and "too much". To achieve results it is just a necessary condition.
And that's what you need to do much more:
Engage in weightlifting
- When you are training, working with significant weights for several weeks, you train your muscles, - says Friel. - Sport weightlifting stimulate the production of hormones responsible for muscle growth. Comes in testosterone, insulin and other products of the chemical factory of the human organism.
Eat more protein
Modern researchers insist that with age we need an increasing amount of protein that is rich in protein foods. However, in this case, much depends on a number of factors: although it takes a lot of protein, the body is able to take only a certain amount of it each meal. The rest are simply not absorbed.
Get enough sleep
- Son is, undoubtedly, a key component of vitality at any age, especially in the high - Friel explains. - How much you need to sleep? If you wake up alarm clock, it is not enough sleep, keep in mind.
Create the right conditions for recreation
If outdoor activities implies bike ride, an easy jog or street workout session, then the recovery breaks - is another story. With age, according to research by Friel, this aspect should be given more attention. In general, this is true for training at any age.
Miss a day or two, if you feel that it should be even useful. Massages, a sauna or a bath - a great way to relax.
Be reasonable
In spite of everything, think soberly. At older ages, there are certain limitations that should not be neglected: the restoration requires more and more time, injuries are also longer. Measure and consciousness should be around, then you have a better chance of longevity and excellent health.
Summing up, I want to say the following: age - it numeralRather than old age. We are young until they themselves want to be young. The main thing - to never give up, no matter how commonly it may sound. Believe in your power and light on the joy and as an example to others!
P.S. Personally, I would like to spend their old age in the spirit of the video for the song Always Loved A Film great British band Underworld. Watch and be inspired!