Rdella Training : Strength Training | Kettlebells | Weightlifting | Fitness | Injury Prevention | Nutrition | Peak Performance   /     RT 201| Dr. Jonathon Sullivan– The Barbell Prescription

Dr. Jonathon Sullivan, co-author of the ground-breaking and important new book, The Barbell Prescription, joins the podcast this week for a phenomenal session that’s not to be missed.

Dr. Sullivan is an MD, PhD and owner of Greysteel Strength & Conditioning where he specifically serves the “over 40” population. He has written and presented extensively on the topic of strength training and has a background as a researcher, as well as his medical expertise.

The Barbell Prescription may be one of the most important and comprehensive books ever written in the area of strength development – at any age. You’ll learn about this incredible book – and so much more – in this valuable interview with Dr. Sullivan.

Here’s what you’ll learn about in this week’s episode:

• Why he decided to serve the “over 40” population – and beyond
• The common misconceptions his clients have about barbell training
• The surprising reality of training the “older clientele”
• Why the loss of muscle mass is “catastrophic” for the aging
• Why strength training is beneficial for cardiovascular health
• How Dr. Sullivan approaches the aerobic system via strength training
• The real POWER of exercise as a medicine
• What is “narrowcasting” in relation to the education about strength?
• Learn the “big picture” of The Barbell Prescription
• Who he secretly hopes will pick up this book and read it
• Why the barbell is the ultimate tool for strength
• How he approaches mobility limitations with the older population
• A powerful “case study” with John (an 89 year old)
• Program considerations for the master’s athlete
• What we can learn from the “science of strength”
• The truth about the Valsalva maneuver
• What he says is the biggest mistake in barbell training
• Great closing advice and so much more…

Exercise is the most powerful medicine in the world. - Dr. Jonathon SullivanClick To Tweet

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SHOW NOTES AND LINKS:

• GreySteel.org
• YouTube.com/Greysteel
• The Barbell Prescription
• A Case Study with John
• The Valsalva and Stroke
• Starting Strength
• Starting Strength Online Coaching
• The Meditations by Marcus Aurelius

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