Training Age
In strength training, "training age" refers to the total time and experience dedicated to developing your skillset. In life, with increased age comes increased experience. As moms, personal trainers and coaches, Val and Heather know a thing or two about both.
Fitness and health can seem complicated but it doesn't have to be! Listen as they simplify fitness and biomechanics while contemplating the importance of consistency, mental resilience, and mindset. Val and Heather are here to teach you about the things that matter most in order to build your strongest self at any Training Age.
Training Age
Living the Maintenance Life with Anna Loflin and Jill Myers
In this episode of Training Age, hosts Heather Adams and Valerie Lusvardi welcome Anna and Jill for an insightful conversation on maintaining a healthy lifestyle and navigating the mindset shifts that come with it. Heather shares her recent experience with minimalism and a colonoscopy, highlighting the importance of preventative healthcare, while Val gives an update on life as a busy sports mom and how she balances family and personal well-being. Anna and Jill bring their own stories to the table, offering real-life perspectives on the challenges and successes of sustaining long-term health goals.
The discussion explores the concept of “peaceful striving” in fitness, inspired by Jill’s journey. Together, they unpack the transition from fat loss to maintenance, emphasizing the importance of recognizing progress beyond physical changes. Anna reflects on the mental shift required after reaching a deficit goal, and the group discusses how to nurture good habits while making exercise an enjoyable part of everyday life. Using the metaphor of a dimmer switch, they explore the balance between discipline and flexibility, and how tracking can be a valuable tool in achieving sustainable health.
Heather, Val, Anna, and Jill also dive into the mindset challenges that come with maintenance, touching on body image, self-perception, and shifting from scale-based to performance-based goals. They emphasize the value of embracing maintenance as a lifelong commitment, setting non-negotiable goals, and finding joy in consistency. With the 80/20 rule as a guiding principle, the conversation highlights how intentional living and a supportive community can lead to a fulfilling, balanced approach to health and fitness.
This episode is filled with practical strategies and personal insights, encouraging listeners to reframe their perspective on health, celebrate progress in all its forms, and build a sustainable, rewarding lifestyle.