S2Ep29: Fitness for Longevity | How to Stay Active, Strong, and Healthy as You Age

Ripple Effect Connection welcomes strength and personal trainer Mark Jesse, to discuss the importance of lifting for longevity, especially in older adults. We explore common mistakes made when starting strength training, how to optimize fitness goals, andhow to keep your motivation when embarking on a training program. Mark shares simple movements for beginners and discusses the differences between virtual and in-person training, as well as strategies for managing chronic pain during workouts. 00:00 Intro 03:34 The Importance of Strength Training for Aging 05:42 Common Mistakes in Strength Training for Older Adults 07:35 Optimizing Goals for Older Clients 09:03 Exercising To Be Able To Do What You Love 12:34 Engagement and Motivation in Training 15:24 Basic Movements for Older Adults 18:05 Virtual vs. In-Person Training 20:40 Managing Chronic Pain in Training Connect with Kristi Hujik: Instagram - https://instagram.com/wholehealthkristi Website - https://kristihujik.com Sign up for my free newsletter  Product discounts and links for you - https://linktr.ee/wholehealth Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Wholehealthkristi Subscribe to my Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@wholehealthkristi13 Full Show Notes - https://kristihujik.com/podcast Connect with Mark Jesse: Website: https://landsharkperformance.co/ Follow Mark on Instagram: @MarkJessetraining https://www.instagram.com/markjessetraining/ @Landshark Performance https://www.instagram.com/landsharkperformance/ Mark's Training packages: https://linktr.ee/landsharkperformance Connect with Megan Rupp: Website Follow Megan on Instagram Work with Megan