90: Capacities for Longevity Part 1 - Strength

We start off Season 6 with Part 1 of our 3 Part series on Longevity. What are the capacities we need to retain or develop in order to continue to live the lives we want to at the end of our lives? In Part 1, hosts Sarah Court and Laurel Beversdorf dive deep into the capacity of strength. We discuss the difference between strength endurance and maximal strength, and the myriad benefits of heavy strength training at any age. The episode includes discussions on common functional mobility tests for seniors, the neural adaptations resulting from heavy lifting, and practical guidelines for transitioning from endurance strength to heavy weights. Sarah and Laurel emphasize the long-term advantages of incorporating heavy lifting into regular exercise routines.00:00 Welcome to Season Six00:19 Couch Recording Fun01:14 Notes from the Bone Density Course04:59 Three-Part Series Introduction06:09 Strength and Longevity21:52 Strength Endurance Explained35:03 Maximal Dynamic Strength vs Isometric Strength42:44 Functional Tests for Seniors51:04  The Timed Up and Go Test54:29 Understanding Grip Strength and Its Importance01:11:42 The Five Times Sit to Stand Test01:13:38 Building Strength Endurance01:18:16 The Benefits of Heavy Strength Training01:33:53 Improving Bone Density Through Strength Training01:39:28 Enhancing Metabolic Function with Strength Training01:42:26 The Value of Strength for Longevity01:45:27 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsLinks:Timed Up and Go Test5x Sit to Stand TestSign up here to get on the Bone Density Course wait list and receive free content and the only available discount!