If you could only do one exercise for the rest of your life, what would it be? In this episode Andy answers that question for himself and–spoiler alert–it’s sprinting! True 100% max‑effort sprints uniquely preserve power—the capacity that fades fastest with age—while simultaneously bolstering strength, mobility, connective‑tissue resilience, bone density, and even brain health. Andy discusses some of the challenges many adults face in regaining this ability and offers a phased approach to training for sprinting, encouraging listeners to incorporate various exercises to rebuild their capacity for sprinting and improve overall health. Whether you’re 25 or 55, learn why the ability to sprint is a potent barometer of overall physical vitality and how to build it back safely.
Chapters
00:00 What is the Best Exercise?
02:37 Why Sprinting?
03:50 Understanding Power
07:07 Sprinting as a Measure of Physical Health
12:40 The Importance of Both Sprinting and Running
13:27 Benefits of Sprinting for Strength and Mobility
16:46 The Decline of Sprinting Ability in Adults
25:23 Regaining Sprinting Ability
34:47 Incorporating Plyometrics and Skipping
41:24 Striding: The Bridge to Sprinting
46:45 Final Preparations for Sprinting
49:50 Brain Health
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Keywords: sprinting, physical health, exercise, strength, power, aging, fitness, mobility, training, health benefits
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