#338 Susan Niebergall - Muscle and Strength For Healthy Aging

Susan Niebergall represents something rare in the fitness industry - a fitness authority over the age of 60. Susan dives into the importance of resistance training to build strength and muscle as we get older. Susan shares:-How her own dedication to muscle and strength let to a better outcome and faster recovery from her hip replacement surgery.-The importance of strength and muscle to reduce risk of fall injuries, and reduce risk of a catastrophic outcome in case of a fall. -Why you need to lift “heavy” and what “heavy” means in context.-What you need to change/focus on in your training and nutrition as you get older.-And much more.00:45 Susan's Journey in the Fitness Industry01:54 Hip Replacement and Rehabilitation03:36 Pre-Surgery Preparation09:02 Post-Surgery Recovery15:51 The Importance of Strength and Mobility18:41 Reducing Fall Risks and Enhancing Balance21:20 The Necessity of Heavyweights22:21 Balancing High Impact and Bone Health23:11 Strength Training for Older Adults24:40 The Shift Towards Lifting in Later Life27:19 Encouraging Fitness Across Generations31:51 Nutritional Adjustments with Age39:29 Prioritizing Protein Intake45:21 Resources and Final ThoughtsI’ve been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I’ll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@andrewcoatesfitness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join My Email List:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.andrewcoatesfitness.com