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* “the short-term benefits of becoming stronger and more active include better glucose regulation, improved mood, increased energy, and better sleep.”
You have an older person in your life, or perhaps you are an older person yourself and you need that push to start strength training. This is the episode for you—because today we’re talking with Ashley Gluchowski, Ph.D., one of the most enthusiastic evangelists on strength training around and the University of Salford exercise scientist who helps older adults get stronger, improve balance and reduce risk of falls.
In this episode we discuss:
—The surprising activities of daily living that require strength as we get older
—Why older adults should be doing strength training
—The association between strength and decreased dementia risk
—How to get over being intimidated by strength training
—The long-term benefits of making exercise social
—Tips on how older adults can stick with strength-building programs
According to Ashley, “the short-term benefits of becoming stronger and more active include better glucose regulation, improved mood, increased energy, and better sleep.” The stereotype is that strength training is just for young people. But older people fighting sarcopenia are the ones who will most benefit from strength training most of all!
DISCUSSION POINTS
00:00 Cold open
01:03 Dr. Ashley Gluchowski’s story
06:48 Why strength train
08:30 Starting strength training
13:57 More reasons to strength train
17:22 Muscle power for older adults
20:44 The intimidation factor
22:47 Four reps
29:21 Tips for beginners
32:12 Squat variations
34:27 Four reps in practice
39:08 Listener question: Osteoarthritis
You have an older person in your life, or perhaps you are an older person yourself and you need that push to start strength training. This is the episode for you—because today we’re talking with Ashley Gluchowski, Ph.D., one of the most enthusiastic evangelists on strength training around and the University of Salford exercise scientist who helps older adults get stronger, improve balance and reduce risk of falls.
In this episode we discuss:
—The surprising activities of daily living that require strength as we get older
—Why older adults should be doing strength training
—The association between strength and decreased dementia risk
—How to get over being intimidated by strength training
—The long-term benefits of making exercise social
—Tips on how older adults can stick with strength-building programs
According to Ashley, “the short-term benefits of becoming stronger and more active include better glucose regulation, improved mood, increased energy, and better sleep.” The stereotype is that strength training is just for young people. But older people fighting sarcopenia are the ones who will most benefit from strength training most of all!
DISCUSSION POINTS
00:00 Cold open
01:03 Dr. Ashley Gluchowski’s story
06:48 Why strength train
08:30 Starting strength training
13:57 More reasons to strength train
17:22 Muscle power for older adults
20:44 The intimidation factor
22:47 Four reps
29:21 Tips for beginners
32:12 Squat variations
34:27 Four reps in practice
39:08 Listener question: Osteoarthritis
