Most people need to do more exercise. Despite us being aware of its obvious benefits to our health, we can still struggle to get active. So, what’s holding us back? A persistent injury, lack of free time, or simply not knowing how to get started? Dr. Andy Galpin believes it’s always possible to incorporate exercise. With evidence-based exercise regimes, he’s on a mission to make a fitter future achievable for everyone.
In today’s episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan and Andy ask: How can you improve your fitness to live a long, healthy life?
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Timecodes:
00:00 - Introduction
1:03 - Quickfire round
4:16 - Definition of kinesiology, fitness, strength training, and cardio
11:57 - How do you measure fitness?
13:37 - Fitness and its impact on longevity
18:41 - Strength and its impact on longevity
23:06 - Strength training and its link to brain health
31:22 - Lowering blood pressure with strength training
40:15 - How to start strength training
45:07 - Summary and outro
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Episode transcripts are available here.
