Sep 4, 2023
THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on how, by applying the positive mindset of an Ironman triathlete to your resistance training, at any age you can prevent muscle loss, and build strong, lean muscles.
My expert guest is Jennifer Rulon, a 15 times Ironman Triathlete who qualified for and participated in the 2017 World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, and who has “retired” from Triathlons to coach and train others.
Episode Timeline
0:11 Introduction to this episode
2:51 Jen Rulon
5:57 How Jen’s dream of becoming an Ironman Triathlete began
10:17 Adverse effects of vigorous training
12:31 Knowing when to say goodbye to competition
17:50 Your chosen fitness modality must bring you joy
22:50 Resistance training as the Fountain of Youth
23:56 Prevention should start years before the effects of joint or bone aging become apparent
30:51 Takeaway message about aging well
Speaker
Biography:
Jen Rulon, has been a
triathlon/fitness coach for more than 22 years. She
earned her
Master's Degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis on Exercise
Science. As a 15 × Ironman Triathlete, she has shared her knowledge
as an author and speaker. Her book is titled "Self Motivation
Strategies for Women," and she has just launched a podcast, The
Everyday Healthy Human. Self Motivation
Strategies for Women. Although she is
"retired" from the sport of triathlon, she still coaches and lives
a life of abundance, strength training, walks, and catching the
sunsets in Costa Rica
Learn more about Jen at these links
Website: https://jenrulon.com JenRulon 2.0 App: https://jenrulonapp.com/gym/Jen-Rulon Instagram Jen Rulon - https://jenrulon.com/coachjeninstagram Facebook - https://jenrulon.com/facebook LinkedIn - https://jenrulon.com/LinkedIn TEDx Talk - https://jenrulon.com/mytedxtalk Amazon Link: https://jenrulon.com/mybook PDF How to Harness Your Strength: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62881634cb3b36e4c1694e68 |
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