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The first “Senior Olympic Games” held in 1970 attracted 200 competitors aged 50 or older. This event now registers over 10,000 athletes
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Master Athletes
A Master Athlete is anyone over the age of 35 and competitive. As baby boomers age the number of athletes competing later in life will be on the rise. Age group events become the new challenge as there is the chance every few years to be at the top of your game and still blow away most of the competition like running a sub-3hr marathon at age 70. Master Athletes are awe-inspiring but have different needs that should be recognized. If you are not ready to hang in your competitive hat check out how to tweak your program to stay at the top of your game well into the golden years!
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Master Athletes
Baby Boomers' growing interest in health, Wellness and anti-aging— combined with their high amount of discretionary income— certainly helps create an environment that is conducive to producing large numbers of masters athletes. Senior Olympians are models of successful aging, as they exhibit high levels of functional capabilities and suffer from fewer chronic diseases than their non-athlete peers; moreover, they enjoy a high quality of life and report higher levels of physical and mental health on subjective surveys.
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Supplementary Article:Many Different Sports
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Aging Gracefully and Actively
The number of people aged 65 and above in the United States should double from the beginning of this century to the year 2030, which represents growth that is twice as fast as the rest of the population, and a similar trend is affecting the world-wide population. These millions of seniors might be retiring from their jobs, but they are not retiring from their avocations, including sports and other sometimes physically-risky leisure activities. In fact, with encouragement from marketing firms, society, physicians, and athletic trainers, many people are just beginning their sports careers and aggressive physical activities at an advanced age.
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Supplementary Article:Competitive Sport and Aging |
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Endurance Performance
Masters athletes are typically older than 35 years of age and systematically train for, and compete in, organized forms of sport specifically designed for older adults. They are motivated to participate in masters sport for a wide variety of reasons. Age-related declines in endurance performance are observed across the endurance sports of running, orienteering, rowing, and swimming. These declines are curvilinear from age 35 years until approximately age 60–70 years and exponential thereafter.
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Supplementary Article: Training in the Aging Athlete |
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Muscle Conditioning
Older-adult athletes need to address the loss of muscle mass and strength that accompanies the aging process by performing a regular program of sensible strength exercise. One approach to strength-training activities for your clients is the sports conditioning pyramid, which features a base level of standard machine exercises, a second level of basic free-weight exercises, and a third level of specific functional training exercises. When performed properly and consistently, this relatively comprehensive muscle conditioning program should strengthen all major muscle groups. Further, individuals should improve their balance, coordination and power, while increasing their injury protection and performance potential.
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Supplementary Article: Strength Training
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Mastering Sports Nutrition
One hundred years ago, life expectancy was 42 years. Today, most of us will live twice as long. With age, we gain not only wrinkles and gray hair, but also wisdom, an appreciation for our mortality and the desire to protect our good health. If you are a master’s athlete, you may wonder if you have significantly different sports nutrition needs from younger athletes.
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Supplementary Article: Nutrition Needs
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News from SIRC |
Capture the Moment -Photo Contest!
 Will you be attending a baseball, soccer or ultimate game this summer? Maybe a local marathon or open water event? Why not bring along your camera and “Capture the Moment”!
SIRC is holding our second annual “Capture the Moment” Photo contest. This is your chance to win great prizes, get international exposure as well as have your photo included in Canada’s National Sport Library.
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SIRC members have access to SIRC librarians and we are pleased to share some of your questions.
Dear SIRC Librarian:
I am wondering if there has been any research done on hemp protein supplements, benefits of hemp protein vs whey/soy/etc. as well as if any research has been done with athletes.
Thank you,
Janelle
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