strength training<\/a>. You can accompany this with various yoga and mobility routines, notably during the recovery days.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPlan Your Recovery Days Well<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
BJJ is addictive, especially among enthusiastic beginners. But at 50 years of age, your body is not healing as efficiently as when you were younger, nor does it have the same ability to recover from injuries. Thus, take a lot of rest, and avoid piecing two training sessions in a row to avoid overtraining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Muscle overuse is common among 50 years olds who don’t prioritize longevity. You might feel motivated, enthusiastic, and energized. Piecing three training sessions might look like a piece of cake. But you can’t beat aging, and your body will eventually fail you. And when it does, you will have difficulty recovering from injuries and probably have to give up BJJ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the recovery days, avoid sitting on the couch all day despite your body feeling sore. Instead, go for a long walk or a light cycling session. The key is to increase the blood flow through the muscles to keep them warm and help them recover faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Final Thoughts\u200a\u2014\u200aTrain for longevity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
As a 50-year-old, you have to approach BJJ according to your abilities and be aware of the limitations that come with aging. Your training should emphasize learning techniques at your own pace, staying healthy, having fun, and letting BJJ change your life for the better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Start slowly and avoid overtraining. Be patient and focused on reaching a high level of technical proficiency while doing bodyweight workouts to improve strength. Adopt a strict stretching routine, plan recovery days well, and enjoy the entire process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At 50 years of age, you don’t have to prove anything to anybody in the gym. Just showing an interest and committing to classes is already considered a success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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