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Just saw an ad with this image in my Facebook feed. There are a few big problems with the graphic: 1. Both styles of training yield both...
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Dan Taylor
- Jul 29
- 3 min
Is Running Bad for the 50+ Athlete?
Earlier today a colleague and I had an exchange about certain aspects of running, prompted by a post I shared in our Facebook group with...
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Dan Taylor
- Jul 19
- 3 min
Peter Attia MD on Exercise & Aging (summary/review)
If you haven't yet heard of Dr. Peter Attia, and you're interested in a 50+ fitness lifestyle, you will soon. He is a golden unicorn who...
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Dan Taylor
- Jun 26
- 1 min
Why Do We Train; What Do We Want?
Recently, on a large over-50 fitness-related Facebook group I contributed to, I asked the group what aspects of fitness they would...
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Dan Taylor
- May 9
- 2 min
Identification > Motivation
Below is an exchange I had with one of the members of my quarterly group coaching program. The topic of motivation was central, as it is...
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Dan Taylor
- Mar 29
- 3 min
Resistance Training: Body Part Splits or Full-Body Sessions?
Strength training, or resistance training (RT) is all but a staple in the programs of most athletic/fitness-minded people, and we 50+ers...
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Dan Taylor
- Mar 6
- 1 min
One Week Less
For those who wonder why we "fitness fiends" work so hard and how we manage to keep our passion for it blazing: My view is that it's not...
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Dan Taylor
- Feb 21
- 2 min
6 Rules to Vet Your 50+ Fitness Info
With rampant opinions online about training and performance eating, it's a good idea to apply a filter to ensure the quality of...
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Dan Taylor
- Dec 21, 2023
- 2 min
What's In/Out for 50+ Fitness
Out - tips and tricks, miracle gadgets, ergo aids for exponential growth, "hacks", macros w/o micros, super-fast weight loss, super fast...
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Dan Taylor
- May 3, 2023
- 1 min
Who I Trust (for reliable fitness and nutrition info)
If you are (or want to be) an athletic/fitness minded person who is following the most current and reliable information possible, here...
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Dan Taylor
- Aug 11, 2021
- 1 min
It'll Never Work!
Why does every combination diet/exercise program have to be so darn complicated? Do you really want to be immersed in the biochemistry of...
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Dan Taylor
- Aug 11, 2021
- 2 min
Preventive Wellness: Expense or Investment?
Annual healthcare costs in the U.S., before Covid, were, according to the NIH, roughly, $12,000 per person. And that's an average of all...
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Dan Taylor
- Aug 11, 2021
- 1 min
Do You Know All You Need to About Healthy 50+ Living?
Maybe you think you have collected all the information you need to live your most vibrant, physically fulfilling life from this point...
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Dan Taylor
- Feb 21, 2021
- 5 min
Five Easy Game-Changing Habits for 50+ Aspiring Athletes
How well are you living right now? Do you feel as good as you’d like to feel? Can you do the things you’d like to do and do you enjoy...
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Dan Taylor
- Feb 20, 2021
- 5 min
Optimal Fitness: “Wonder Years” through the Golden Years
Did your Saturday mornings mean cartoons in your pajamas with a bowl of Cap’n Crunch? Maybe you hit your awkward phase wishing you were...
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Dan Taylor, ACE, NASM-CPT
- Feb 18, 2021
- 1 min
Merging Fitness and Nutrition - How much does it matter?
How well coordinated does your eating plan and your exercise program need to be, really? Don't people do just fine eating pretty well and...
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Dan Taylor
- Feb 18, 2021
- 1 min
Sleep and Hydration: The Other “Essential Components” for Good Health
Two components critical for good health are proper hydration and sleep. Both are vital, yet so many put the importance on the back...
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Dan Taylor
- Feb 17, 2021
- 2 min
Strength Training Fixes for 50+ Aspiring Athletes
Keeping your strength up as you age is probably the most important feature of functional capacity. Simply speaking, it makes all physical...
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Dan Taylor
- Feb 16, 2021
- 1 min
Foods to Fight Inflammation
When it comes to optimal health and wellness, a key nutrition goal should be to include foods that will help reduce chronic inflammation....
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Dan Taylor
- Feb 15, 2021
- 2 min
Three Cardio Fails for 50+ Aspiring Athletes
My work has graced me with more than a few of my absolute favorite type of client: Hardworking and enthusiastic about the process and the...
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