Dan John: How to Train in Your Sixties

[@BluegillGreg]

Basketball is great for balance and explosiveness. At 66 I don't play in pick up games for caution about injury, but I've been invited. I shoot and try to rebound the misses before they hit the ground. It guarantees explosive movement in every direction. It's great practice for maintaining balance and reacting quickly. I just throw a ball in the car with a kettlebell or club and stop to work out on my way home.

[@DanJohnStrengthCoach]

That's a good idea.

[@brunodanner7777]

I love the Wendler program concept of 2-2-2. 2 Strength, 2 Mobility, 2 'cardio'. Im almost 57. High reps all the way these days!

[@DanJohnStrengthCoach]

That's a great way to state this. Many say 4 cardio and 2 strength, but I think we need dedicated mobility work days too. Honestly, anything is better than nothing.

[@SteveH-rc1hy]

More Golden Wisdom from Dan. As someone who is closing in on my 60's but still training and competing in Masters athletics, all that Dan has prophesized about aging and the (hopefully) slow decline of my physical abilities is coming true. So when it shares his experience and advice on topics such as this, I listen up. Things have changed in my performance and I am working out ways to adjust to what my body needs. While I may not be able to be a better athlete than I was even 5 years ago, I'm hoping to stay ahead of my competition and more importantly, give my future self the opportunity to train, perform and compete into my 60's, 70's, 80's and yes, my 90's! Dan, you're da' Bomb!

[@DanJohnStrengthCoach]

Much appreicated! Great summary of what we strive to do after 60.

[@s55b]

Wonderful advice I totally agree with and wish I knew way back when…

[@DanJohnStrengthCoach]

Me too!!!

[@mrpink6022]

My uncle was a Golden Gloves Champ and i will never forget what he told me. "Take care of your body and your body will take care of you."

[@DanJohnStrengthCoach]

Great insight.

[@Homes_For_Sale_By_Ray]

I have been bodybuilding training since I was 14, I will be 64 this year and looking to compete again after 40 years this summer of 25 . Can't wait. I have slowed down a lot but I have stayed constant, eating and training

[@DanJohnStrengthCoach]

That is just a great thing to read. That's the key: keep coming back.

[@stephenraybrown]

Thanks for the great advice and insights, Coach. I am 59 and over the past few years have been dealing with some skeletal issues (cervical stenosis, knee crap). Besides getting weaker and having to avoid certain movements due to pain and other neuro issues, I realized I was walking slower and slower, mostly to avoid pain. Once I realized this, and how it was making me look and feel old, I started walking faster, all the time, especially when walking my energetic terrier (Irish rat hound). This has helped me a lot, in a number of ways, and just makes me feel overall "younger."

[@DanJohnStrengthCoach]

This is just great to read...LOL on the rat hound thing.

[@jsimons9630]

Thanks, Dan!

[@DanJohnStrengthCoach]

You are MORE than welcome...fun video.

[@petermaharajh2088]

I honestly thought you were in your early 50’s! Holy crap - you look amazing. Great video.

[@DanJohnStrengthCoach]

Well, thank you. I really think lifting is the key to so many things in life...the fountain of youth.

[@Barriemillward]

Dan, thanks very much for your informed insights.

[@DanJohnStrengthCoach]

Thank you so much!

[@bradz9413]

Dear John, Discovered easy strength recently and is fantastic. My question is regarding my Dad who is 71 years old and going for knee replacement in two months. What might be an easy strength protocol that would be incremental and simple and easy that he would likely to get a bit of an exercise habit going. I that just moving is better than nothing but something that he could string a few wins together and build upon that. Take care mate

[@DanJohnStrengthCoach]

Well, get the book and maybe sit down with a good physical trainer or physical therapist or Physio. Obviously, I can’t tell you what to do blindly, but I’ve worked with a few total knee replacements and, if they take it seriously, they really can flourish.

[@bradz9413]

Great. Will do. I will report back to you with progress. Thank you for your time.

[@grobert1279]

Same workouts today, as when I was first starting at 18 when I entered the military and retired 21 years. Now 64, changed nothing.

[@DanJohnStrengthCoach]

Thanks for sharing that

[@And1Mell]

Which is what?

[@johnrobinson7036]

Good segment, Dan. 66 y/o and do much of what you prescribe. I found the part about hypertrophy training interesting. Can always stand to up the reps occasionally. Thanks!

[@DanJohnStrengthCoach]

Good stuff

[@garystoneking3334]

Train ride Eat Right recovery right ,success does not come from what you do occasionally it comes from what you do consistently!

[@DanJohnStrengthCoach]

That's true.

[@stevenasser368]

I think your insight is very valuable ! I understand you have a book about training every day ? I am 64 , maybe I need to change the focus of my training ? Good video !

[@DanJohnStrengthCoach]

danjohnuniversity.com/bookstore Enjoy!

[@circleathletics4145]

Great advice coach.

[@DanJohnStrengthCoach]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tomtucker83]

The best route to staying fit and active into old age is to choose your parents wisely.

[@DanJohnStrengthCoach]

Probably 50%. Military families understand this a bit

[@williamtomkiel8215]

some parameters, the ranges of parameters that measure aging well, that's what helps set goals , measures "progress" wrt your possibilities per the AARP : flexibility, agility, mobility, balance as basics

[@DanJohnStrengthCoach]

I get the newsletter and magazine..big fan.

[@mikequinn4578]

Sir, a kettlebell newbie sort of... I am using them and movements for mobility and functional strength ( actually augment my work requirements)... with walking

[@mikequinn4578]

Sorry message terminated early....probably my fault...what might you add for 60+ guy

[@DanJohnStrengthCoach]

Much appreciated!

[@cliftonhall6656]

Thanks for the insights! If you don't mind, what's the book you were reading about training and aging that said every day is a training day?

[@DanJohnStrengthCoach]

Younger Next Year says six days a week...I think I was referring to another, though. And, at this moment, I don't remember! Sorry.

[@cliftonhall6656]

@@DanJohnStrengthCoach No worries. I'll take a look at Younger Next Year. Thanks!

[@mrpink6022]

Rather wear out than Rust out....

[@DanJohnStrengthCoach]

I haven't heard that in a while, but absolutely true.

[@Simonet1309]

“No man can stand still; the moment progress is not made, retrogression begins. If the blade is not kept sharp and bright, the law of rust will assert its claim.” Orison Swett Marden

[@johntessitore9305]

I am75 it seems like I don’t built mussels: help!😮

[@DanJohnStrengthCoach]

As you age, it gets tougher. But you can keep fighting the fight.

[@DenisChampagne2212]

If you train for strength correctly...it'll become very obvious that you need to rest and recover every other day

[@DanJohnStrengthCoach]

I absolutely agree with this, but it seems to be the opposite of what I see online

[@DenisChampagne2212]

@DanJohnStrengthCoach what do you mean what you See online

[@DenisChampagne2212]

​@@DanJohnStrengthCoachusually they're not telling the truth if they're de facto really training for strength...or you can practically say anything online...let them show you on video what they're doing...at 66, I can tell you that I appreciate my recovery days... because I lift heavy with a great coach SSC with good programming