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What if the stiffness, pain, or weakness you blame on aging is actually something you can improve?
In this episode, I’m talking with physiotherapist and bestselling author Will Harlow about why getting older does not have to mean getting weaker, stiffer, or more limited. Will helps us reframe pain, balance issues, joint discomfort, and muscle loss as signals we can often improve with the right kind of movement. I want you to walk away knowing that strength, mobility, and independence are not reserved for the lucky few: they are things you can begin rebuilding today.
What you’ll learn:
(00:01:12) Declining Muscle Mass Impact on Aging Health
(00:06:24) Age Strong: Busting Aging Decline Myths
(00:13:27) Enhancing Health and Independence Through Strength Training
(00:16:33) Renewing Mitochondrial Health for Muscle Strength
(00:29:08) Grip Strength as Health Indicator in Assessing Muscles
(00:30:57) Grip Strength and Functional Mobility Assessments
(00:38:26) Strength gains through increasing exercise intensity gradually
(00:41:54) The Three, Two, One Method for Muscle Growth
(00:49:36) Central Sensitization in Chronic Pain Management
(00:53:47) Mortality Risk and Economic Impact of Falls
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Resources Mentioned in this episode
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Learn more about Will Harlow on their website, willharlow.com
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