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ATG: Quick Look into Nana’s Training!

Ben Patrick

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Doing just one ATG basic exercise per day with proper form counts as a complete workout and can maintain fitness into your 70s.

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One ATG basic daily beats long infrequent workouts

One ATG basic daily beats long infrequent workouts

  • 72-year-old recovered from hip problems over 8 years using single daily exercises from ATG Basics List
  • Author validates just ONE intentional exercise as a complete workout for consistent progress

Small consistent doses trump workout intensity

Small consistent doses trump workout intensity

  • Eight years of never doing long workouts while gradually working through full ATG basics list
  • Daily single exercise approach maintained strength and mobility improvements in elderly trainee

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  1. Eight Years of Gradual Rehabilitation
  2. The One-Exercise-a-Day Philosophy

“I validate just ONE exercise, with intention, as a workout for her (or anyone, for that matter!).”

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