Masters Athletes
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RecoveryAugust 9, 2026 · 8 MIN
Recovery for Masters Athletes: How Training Adaptation Changes After 50
Masters athletes (40–70+) train with the same passion as their younger counterparts but recover measurably more slowly. Here's the evidence on how recovery changes with age — and the specific adjustments that keep older athletes training consistently without breaking down.
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NutritionJuly 10, 2026 · 8 MIN
Nutrition for Masters Endurance Athletes (40+): Adapting Your Diet for Age-Related Changes
After 40, muscle protein synthesis rates decline, bone density decreases, and recovery slows. These are manageable with targeted nutritional adjustments — higher protein, vitamin D and calcium focus, and modified carbohydrate timing.
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TrainingJune 4, 2026 · 9 MIN
How Does VO2max Decline With Age — and Can Training Actually Slow It?
Conventional wisdom says VO2max drops 10% per decade after 30. But for consistently training athletes, the picture is very different — and more encouraging.
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