Top 10 training tips for masters athletes : what do science and experience say?

Masters athletes are typically older than 35 years of age and systematically train for, and compete in, organized forms of sport specifically designed for older adults (16). They are well-educated and motivated to participate for a wide variety of reasons including competition, keeping physically fit, sharing the enjoyment of sport with a group, developing new skills, weight control and relaxation (15). Age-related declines in endurance, speed, and power, and strength performance appear curvilinear from age 35 years until approximately age 60–70 years and exponential thereafter, especially in endurance events (1,17,18,20). Based on both research evidence and personal experience gained over 25 years of competing in high performance masters sport, the top 10 training tips for masters athletes will be presented

Exercise as medicine

Discusses the value of exercise as a means of preventative health. Peter examines the costs of global and Australian obesity and inactivity, the benefits of exercising into older age, the guidelines older individuals should adhere to start an exercise program, as well as advice on where to get professional assistance with exercise prescription

Nutrition and performance in masters athletes

Age-related changes influence all physiological systems including those used during sport and exercise. This book examines the extent to which regular training impacts these changes. The book bridges the gap between theory and practice, addressing both the nutritional and performance changes of masters athletes across speed, strength, power, endurance and ultra-endurance performance. Each chapter is written by a world leader in the field who present the latest research related to masters sport and nutrition but also present the implications of that research for both clinicians and athletes

Nutrition and the aging athlete

Nutrition and the aging athlet

Nutrition issues for the aging athlete

An extensive review of the research focused on nutritional issues facing the aging athlete. The chapter examines the physiological changes that affect the macro- and micronutrient needs of athletes over 35 years of age; the energy needs of these athletes, the specific macronutrient (carbohydrate, fat and protein) and micronutrient (vitamin, mineral) needs; as well as the fluid needs of aging athletes

Improve performance : tricks for on race day!

This paper discusses ways the coach and athlete may improve performance when competing on race day

Masters sport : training for enhanced performance

Masters sport : training for enhanced performanc

Evaluation of the Physical Ability Assessment for QFRS

Technical report for Queensland Fire and Rescue Service to validate the use of a physical assessment test to measure fitness in both operational and recruits

The master's athlete : improve your performance, improve your fitness, improve your life

This book is written for masters athletes and the growing number of coaches looking after them. Whether you are a self-coached aging athlete, train a squad set-up for older athletes, work-out with the younger athletes or coach aging athletes, you will get something from this unique book. It is for those people who want to learn more about the aging process and its effect on sports performance.--Forewor

Development of Workplace Health and Safety Fitness Standards : final report

A Queensland Fire and Rescue Service commissioned report examining the fitness standards of operational Queensland firefighters