Over 50? Training motivation inside.
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 | | In today's edition, Joe shares: - The Best Decision-Making Rule
- Training Tips for 50+
- The Spartan Diet
| | | | Spartans,
One of my favorite stories comes from Ben Hunt-Davis, who along with his teammates, won the gold medal in the Men's Rowing Eight event at the Sydney 2000 Olympics. The victory marked Great Britain's first Olympic gold in that category since 1912.
How they got there will help you with every decision in your life.
After years of frustration and middling results, the team realized they needed a significant change in approach. In the years leading up to Sydney, they weren't performing at a level that was capable of winning gold.
Consistently outperformed by teams like the Australians, Germans, and Americans, they needed a mindset shift.
So they decided to simplify their training. Every decision—whether about their physical training, what they ate, technical adjustments, or even their personal lives—was put through a single but ruthless filter.
The filter was a simple question: Will it make the boat go faster?
If the answer was yes, they pursued it; if not, they didn't waste time on it.
The idea was to eliminate distractions and focus only on what would lead to gold.
By the time the Sydney Olympics arrived in 2000, they were a different team—fitter, more focused, and, most importantly, faster. On race day, the British team secured the gold medal with a commanding lead.
The philosophy of "Will it make the boat go faster?" has since become an iconic motivational tool, not just in sports but in business and personal relationships as well.
Salad or cake: Which will make the boat go faster?
Work out or watch TV: Which will make the boat go faster?
Lean into your work or quiet quit: Which will make the boat go faster?
The choice is yours.
Here's to The Hard Way,
Joe | | | 3 Tips for Spartans 50+ | Are you over 50? No excuses. It's never too late to start exercising or picking up the pace. It's estimated over half the population doesn't get enough aerobic exercise, and over three-quarters of the population doesn't get both aerobic exercise and strength training. If you're in that camp, check out these three tips to help you get on the right track.
1. Walk More
It sounds cliché, but walking more comes with loads of health benefits. It improves your cardiovascular health, strengthens your bones and muscles, improves balance and coordination, and much more. Walk up stairs when there's an escalator, walk around your neighborhood, and park in the back of the grocery store parking lot.
2. Include Low-Impact Exercise
There are plenty of exercises you can do with injuries or limitations. In fact, exercise that's easy on your joints can lower your risk of injury as you age and requires less recovery time. Try adding yoga, pilates, or swimming to your regimen.
3. Don't Forget to Strength Train
Everyone 50+ should be resistance training to maintain overall health, including the prevention of osteoporosis. Start with bodyweight or resistance band exercises, and once you master the basics, level up to more challenging workouts like kettlebell conditioning or HIIT. | | | You Ask, Joe Answers | Q: Hey Joe, how do I follow the Spartan diet?
- Helen B.
A: Hey Helen, there's no single diet that all Spartans eat, but there's one thing I think we should all do: eat more salad. Do that, and you'll be headed towards success.
Aroo!
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