Miscellaneous
Dr. Albertson is a guest on strength training coach Matt Pendola's popular podcast (pendolatraining.com) in the first of a three part series focused on things people over age 40 should think about when it comes to starting a strength training program or improving their training. In this episode, Dr. Albertson and Matt discuss the importance that finding your motivation plays in achieving your health and fitness goals. Highlights:0:58 Introduction to the three part series.3:49 Achieving your training goals can be overwhelming, but clearly defining your goals and breaking them down into smaller tasks can help you succeed.7:46 It's easy to lose motivation if you don't clearly define your "why?" Getting specific about why you are pursuing your training goals can help you achieve them.10:10 Make sure you are establishing the right steps to reach your goals, and that you are ready to put in the time to succeed. These steps become clearer once you have defined what you want to achieve and why.14:59 Your "why" can change, and that's ok! 17:48 Think through your "why" and goals at the start of training. 28:15 Keep yourself accountable to your plan.