#4 Strong for Life: The Role of Resistance Training in Healthy Ageing with Associate Professor Justin Keogh

Episode Synopsis:In this episode of Mind Your Being, I’m joined by Dr Justin Keogh, Associate Professor of Exercise Science at Bond University, to explore the vital role of exercise in our health and wellbeing—particularly as we age.We take a deep dive into sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass that can begin earlier than many of us realise, and discuss how this process affects strength, mobility, and independence.Dr Keogh explains why maintaining muscle strength isn’t just important for fitness—it’s a key strategy for preventing falls, improving balance, and protecting long-term quality of life.Whether you're starting to notice changes in your strength or simply want to stay steady and strong, this episode offers powerful insights into how building muscle now supports freedom and confidence in the years ahead.Professional biographyJustin Keogh, PhD, ESSAF, FAAG, FISBSHead of Program, Bachelor of Exercise and Sport ScienceAssociate Professor Justin Keogh is currently the Associate Dean of Research for the Faculty of Health Science and Medicine, while still convening Motor Control and Learning as well as Health Research Methods subjects.  He is an Accredited Sport Scientist with ESSA (ASpSc2) and an accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach with ASCA (Level II - Professional). His research achievements in the area of geriatric exercise prescription and sports biomechanics/strength and conditioning have been acknowledged by three Fellowships i.e. Australian Association of Gerontology, International Society of Biomechanics in Sport as well as Exercise and Sports Science Australia. He currently supervises 5 PhD students, across a variety of sport science areas, with these projects involving athletes from swimming, field hockey, women’s Australian football, rugby league and super Sprint triathlon. He is currently on the editorial board for a number of journals including Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, Journal of Sport Science and Medicine and PeerJ. In his spare time, Justin enjoys spending time with his family, practising Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, going to the gym, playing poker, reading science fiction and thriller books and enjoying craft beers and spirits.Links: Bond University | Gold Coast, Queensland, 4229, Australiahttps://research.bond.edu.au/en/persons/justin-keoghhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-keogh-65908632/https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Justin_Keogh@DrStrength4Life    https://mindyourbeing.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/mindyourbeingpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574785410170#https://x.com/mind_yourbeinghttps://www.youtube.com/@MindYourBeingPodcastThanks so much for listening,Cass xDisclaimer:The information provided on the Mind Your Being Podcast is for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. The content shared on this podcast is not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or nutritional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition.Reliance on any information provided by the Mind Your Being Podcast, its hosts, guests, or others appearing on the podcast is solely at your own risk. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast creators or hosts.