Rethinking Exercise as We Age: How To Turn “One Day” Into “Day One”

Did you know that we lose muscle mass starting at age 30 and that loss accelerates after age 60? This loss of muscle and strength is what leads to falls, diseases of aging (such as type 2 diabetes and osteoporosis), a reduced quality of life, and ultimately a loss of independence. But there is something that we can do about it! Exercise, including aerobic conditioning and strength training, will improve your balance, your mobility, your bone density, help ward off those diseases of aging, and even improves mood, sleep, and brain health!
Exercise has been shown to be one of the most significant factors in maintaining a high quality of life and independence as we age, yet less than 20% of older adults meet the CDC guidelines. How can we safely and effectively incorporate this into our lives and routines and stick with it? Eric Levitan, founder and CEO of Vivo, and Dr. Katie Starr, PhD, RD, Associate Professor at the Duke University School of Medicine and Chief Scientific Advisor for Vivo, discuss ways to foster behavioral change and make exercise a habit, even in a virtual world.
This presentation is part of Senior Planet's "Experts and Insights" series. View upcoming sessions and more free programs for older adults at www.seniorplanet.org/classes.
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