Aging Forward through Exercise: Exploring optimal physical activity options for Older Adults

Episode 5 features Dr. Edward Laskowski who is a Professor of Physical medicine and rehabilitation at Mayo, previous director of Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine, who discusses role of exercise in healthy aging- How to explore optimal physical activity options for older adults.

Learn about the many evidence-based health benefits to staying active and things we may not even know about, and strategies on how to incorporate this into our day-to-day routine.

Dr. Laskowski summarizes the changes in body physiology that impact exercise capacity/muscle function as we age, how conditioning can potentially halt or reverse that process and improve exercise capacity, identifying an exercise prescription by understanding guidelines and four critical components to maximizing our physical health.

Lastly, Dr. Laskowski helps us understand the big picture of preventive health- how to counsel people about the overall goal of exercise on preserving function, independence and health span? He shares several success stories and positive outcomes as well as tips on how to empower our loved ones, caregivers and inspire ourselves.

Host: Dr. Christina Chen, MD | Instagram @Grey.edelweiss | Twitter/X: @ChristinaChenMD

Guest: Dr. Edward Laskowski | Twitter/X: @Dr. EdSportsMed

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