Strength Focus

Goblet Squats   5 sets of 5 reps, progressively load to RPE of 8/10

Ensure 1:30min of rest between each set

 

Conditioning Workout

21 – 15 – 9 (+2)

KB Sumo Deadlifts
Step-ups
+2 burpees
+30 sec rest

Rest as need during working sets

 

 

 

 

We don’t stop exercising because we get old.

We get old because we stop exercising.

 

For those of you who have ventured into the social media world of Instagram, check out @97yearsyoung.  Ernie is 97 years old and will soon be celebrating his 98 birthday.  Ernie is trained by his grandson Devin Perreault who also documents and shares Ernie’s journey as he trains his way to 100+.   Devin Created the account to share and inspire others to take up the fitness journey … it is never too late and you are never too old to start an exercise program!

 

Strength Focus

Complete 5 sets of:

A) Shoulder Press     5 reps
B) Ring Rows     8 reps

 

Conditioning Workout

Every 4 minutes for 16 min (4 rounds)

6 sumo Deadlift
8 KB Swing
12 step ups

 

I get to workout today

Not

I have to workout today

Strength Focus

Complete 4 sets alternating between each exercise:

A) Dumbbell Row   10 reps each arm
B) Bulgarian Split Squat     8 reps each leg

Conditioning Workout

Complete 4 rounds with a partner

150m row
10 Wallballs

Strength Focus

5 sets of each exercise:

A) L-sit  30 sec
B) Sumo Deadlift  8 reps

Conditioning Workout

Every 4 minutes, complete one round for a total of 16 minutes

10 lunges
15 squats
10 line hops (or low height box step ups)
1 lap

Strength Focus

Heavy Medball/Atlas stone lift technique

Goblet Medball Squats 5 sets of 5 reps

Conditioning Workout

3 laps
3 rounds of
5 pull-ups/ring row
10 push-ups
15 air squats
3 laps

“Strength really is a buffer to mortality, and more importantly, it extends your health span, so you can maintain a higher quality of life for longer.”  – Dr. Stuart Philips, PhD, Director of Pace and professor of Kinesiology, MCMaster University.

For the full article in Men’s Health click here.