Written by Team Juggernaut
Recently, Coach Max Aita took 5 weightlifters to the World Masters Games and came back with 4 Medals (3 Gold, 1 Bronze) and 12 Masters World Records. At age 47, Jo Ann Aita, set new Masters World Records (in the 45-49YO age group) with a 71kg/156# Snatch and 85kg/187# Clean and Jerk in the 58kg/128# Weightclass. In this video, Max Aita and multiple Masters World Record holder Jo Ann Aita discuss some important factors in the training of older athletes.
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- Training History/Athletic Backgound
- Injury History
- How Much Time Do They Have To Train
- What Stage of their Career Are They In
- Strategically Selecting Exercises
- Improving Movement Quality
- Balancing Strength and Speed
- Fatigue Management