The research on aging well and utilizing a balanced strength training program to offset sarcopenia (big word for-AGE ADJUSTED LOSS OF LEAN MUSCLE MASS) in our aging population is not new. In fact, the science behind staying strong into our 80s and beyond has been well documented for many years.

One this episode: To highlight this fact, I’m going to jump into my ‘PT way back time machine’ to highlight a report on the science I presented while researching sarcopenia and the elderly back in my PT student training days.

On this episode I’m reading my report I presented in PT graduate school from back in 2019 and comparing it to a recent podcast on the same topic some 25 years later by popular longevity expert, Dr. Peter Attia.

After you listen to this episode, it hopefully begs the question to start thinking about why we aren’t doing more to boost senior fitness and health and longevity IQ.

What hasn’t moved on this needle with all this new data is how we build programs to engage and encourage more seniors to contribute to their ‘longevity retirement fund’ (their muscle and strength levels) and get them building instead of breaking down muscle with age.

My wish: I hope you listen to understand how to best prepare now to ‘fund’ your own healthy retirement and comment on this episode! We dove deep in to the financial impact of what it costs to remain inactive in retirement on my recent workshop.

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* Nutrition? Yes, that plays a role in your balance performance for sure and we’ll be talking about it, especially your protein needs with aging!

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Show mentions:

The Drive Podcast by Peter Attia: Rethinking protein needs for performance, muscle preservation and longevity

In this episode both guests make the case for a higher protein intake based on four fundamental tenets. They argued (with evidence) that the current RDA is too low for optimal muscle health, that higher protein intakes are not only better, but likely necessary to build and maintain muscle with age; that higher protein intakes are optimal for physically-active individuals; and that there are no health risks associated with higher protein intakes.

Bottom line: Listen to my episode and theirs and make your own decision!

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