Episode 27: The Benefits of Weightlifting for Seniors with Dr. Andrea Wilkinson (Part 1)

BrainShape Podcast

English - September 10, 2019 04:30 - 17 minutes - 24 MB - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
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Previous Episode: Episode 26: Stress and the Brain with Dr. Andrea Wilkinson

Next Episode: Episode 28: The Benefits of Weightlifting for Seniors with Dr. Andrea Wilkinson (Part 2)

In the next two episodes (#27 and #28), we will cover the topic of the benefits of weightlifting on various components of healthy aging. The content covered is from an excellent article entitled the “78 Science Backed Benefits of Weightlifting for Seniors” written by Nicholas Rizzo and published on RunRepeat.com

In this episode, we will cover part one of this 2-part series. Specifically, we’re discussing the benefits of weightlifting for seniors when it comes to reducing age-related muscle loss, increasing your metabolism, reducing your risk of falls, improving your bone health and optimizing your cardiovascular health.

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