TrainersEye · Session of the Day · Active Aging · #074

Active Aging Sit-to-Stand Power & Knee-Dominant Strength

Type-II fibre preservation via intent-to-move velocity, joint-sparing squat depth · Track C · Loaded (kettlebell, cable & carries)
Target ≈ 45 minDate  Body Weight  Session RPE cap 7/10Coach: MMSx Team of Experts
Warm-Up · RAMPPhase 1 · Dynamic mobility & neuromuscular priming · 6-8 min
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1Clamshellsteady breathing rhythm60 s
2Lateral Band Walksoft knees, weight through mid-foot2 × 10
3Ankle Dorsiflexionexhale on the effort, never hold breath8 + 8
4Hip Circlestall spine, eyes on the horizon2 × 8
5Tandem Stancefix your gaze on one point ahead30 s/side
Phase 2 · Sit-to-Stand Power (velocity intent)8-10 min · quality reps · full recovery between efforts
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1Pogo Jumpcatch softly — absorb, do not stop rigidly4 × 6
2Sit-to-Standintent to move FAST, load stays light4 × 5 fast
3Y-Balancefingertip support only if needed3 × 20 s/side
Phase 3 · Primary Strength & Hypertrophy18-22 min · tempo 3-1-1 · rest 60-90 s · 2 reps in reserve
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1Seated Knee Extension3-s lower, 1-s pause, smooth up3 × 10kg
2Romanian Deadliftdrive through heels, squeeze glutes at top3 × 8kg
3Chest-Supported Rowshoulder blades glide — no shrugging3 × 8kg
4Monster Walkexhale on the effort, never hold breath3 × 8kg
Progression: Regression: bilateral before unilateral; shorten carry distance. Progression: offset/asymmetric loads for anti-lateral-flexion demand. Shoulder pathology: rack instead of overhead.
Phase 4 · Carry, Core & Metabolic5-8 min · continuous, controlled · nasal breathing where possible
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1Suitcase Carrytall spine, eyes on the horizon3 × 20 mkg
2Pallof Pressanti-rotation — nothing moves2 × 8/side
3Incline Treadmill Walksteady breathing rhythm4 × 60/60 s
Phase 5 · Downregulation & Decompression4-6 min · diaphragmatic breathing, traction, lengthening
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1Box Breathinglong slow exhale, jaw and shoulders loose2 min
2Figure-Four Stretchlong slow exhale, jaw and shoulders loose45 s
3Thread the Needlelong slow exhale, jaw and shoulders loose45 s/side
4Calf Stretch Walllong slow exhale, jaw and shoulders loose60 s
Coach notes: Log every load and every time box — next week's card asks for 2% more.
Whole Session TimeFirst warm-up minute → last second of the cool-down
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TrainersEye · MMSx Authority Institute · Session of the Day · Written by the MMSx team of certified professionals
Older-adult programming — physician clearance recommended, especially with osteoporosis, joint replacement, or cardiovascular history. Scale load to your level, stop at pain, follow the BPIT Principle of Intensity and NASM/ACSM/ACE safety guidance. Educational — not medical advice.