THE BARBELL PRESCRIPTION
STRENGTH AND HEALTH OVER 50
SPORT AND PRACTICE
ON MASTERY
Jonathon Sullivan MD, PhD
Mastery is essential to self-actualization. But all routes to Mastery are predicated upon physical existence, physical integrity, and a minimum quotient of physical health.
THE CONDITIONING RX
Jonathon Sullivan MD, PhD
The Barbell Prescription includes a conditioning component. For some Athletes of Aging, this will mean a sport or physical discipline: "Lift weights and play your sport."
LIFT WEIGHTS AND PLAY YOUR SPORT
Jonathon Sullivan MD, PhD, SSC, PBC
Get strong. Then USE your strength.
EVERYBODY WAS KUNG FU FIGHTIN'
Jonathon Sullivan MD, PhD, SSC, PBC
Practicing martial arts is effective self-defense...against time and unhealthy aging.
YOGA FOR THE ATHLETE OF AGING
Jonathon Sullivan MD, PhD, SSC, PBC
Yoga practice meets SOME exercise prescription criteria. If you like it and tolerate it--do it!
THE SWIMMING THANG
Jonathon Sullivan MD, PhD, SSC, PBV
If swimming is (or might be) your Thang, I can recommend it without reservation.
SHOULD YOU DO OLYMPIC LIFTS?
Jonathon Sullivan MD, PhD, SSC, PBC
You can and should do Olympic Lifts, IF you meet these three criteria.