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August 8th, 2024

Episode 173: Motivating Individuals to Exercise for Healthy Aging

  1. Episode 173: Motivating Individuals to Exercise for Healthy Aging Jeff Armstrong 52:02

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In this episode of the Aging Well podcast, guest co-host Jennifer Kem interviews Dr. Armstrong about his passion for helping people age well. They discuss the importance of educating younger generations about healthy aging and the challenges of motivating individuals to exercise. They also touch on the decline of physical activity in schools and the need to create a more active environment for children. Jeff emphasizes the importance of making healthy choices accessible and addressing barriers to exercise. Overall, the conversation highlights the need for proactive measures to promote healthy aging from a young age. The conversation covers various topics related to exercise, aging, and physical health. Some key themes include the importance of staying active and incorporating exercise into daily routines, the benefits of different types of physical activities such as walking and biking, the significance of proper form and technique in exercise, the role of motivation and internal drive in maintaining physical fitness, the challenges and motivations for pursuing a career in exercise science, and the importance of strength training for… aging well.

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Jeff Armstrong W. Jeffrey Armstrong, Ph.D.

Jeff Armstrong is a professor of Exercise Science (Ph.D., Exercise Physiology) at Western Oregon University and host of the Aging Well Podcast. He authored the textbook, 'Pathophysiology & Exercise' (Kendall-Hunt) and teaches a breath of courses from this to Advanced Programming for Sport & Fitness. He is passionate about longevity, health, improving/maintaining performance (Spiritually, Physically, Intellectually, Emotionally, and Socially--what he refers to as "well-centered fitness") across the lifespan, and aging well.

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