Featuring our SuperAging News Network partner, Dr. Gillian Lockitch
We’re pleased to feature another podcast from Dr. Gillian Lockitch, author, blogger, podcaster and a member of the SuperAging News Network.
Physician, professor, author, international speaker, researcher and entrepreneur, Dr. Gillian enjoyed a 25 year career as medical professor and dual-certified specialist in pediatrics and medical biochemistry. She’s authored 57 peer-reviewed articles and 14 book chapters, and then wrote her own book, Growing Older, Living Younger: The Science of Aging Gracefully and the Art of Retiring Comfortably. She also curated and edited the influential Handbook of Diagnostic Biochemistry and Hematology in Normal Pregnancy.
She has created a companion website to her book, and has produced over 165 podcasts — a huge library of informative and valuable information that we’ll be showcasing right here.Check out her book here and her website here. There’s also a Growing Older, Living Younger app available here.
For this episode, Dr. Gill talks with Troy Taylor, Senior Director of Performance Innovation at Tonal, to discuss the importance of strength training for aging well. Troy emphasizes the benefits of consistent, progressive overload in resistance training, noting that it can improve muscle mass, strength, and bone density at any age. He highlights that strength training can also enhance cognitive function and glucose homeostasis. Troy addresses common misconceptions, such as the danger of resistance training and the belief that it’s too late to start. He recommends starting with small, manageable exercises and gradually increasing intensity. Troy also discusses the role of proper nutrition, particularly protein, in supporting strength training goals.
Episode Timeline:
[0:01] Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
[3:59] Troy Taylor’s Journey into High-Performance Sport
[5:33] Defining Strength Training and Its Importance for Aging
[9:07] The Role of Strength Training in Maintaining Musculoskeletal Health
[11:49] Building Consistency and Enjoyment in Strength Training
[20:07] The Impact of Strength Training on Bone Health and Joint Health
[24:14] Common Misconceptions About Strength Training for Older Individuals
[32:00] The Importance of Nutrition in Strength Training
[34:38] Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Strength and aging: The unheralded benefits of weight training
Healthspan versus lifespan: The vital role of muscle in successful aging
The big benefits regular exercise brings to longevity
These 6 exercises are fundamental to how you move
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