The importance of exercise for older adults, “overloading” for older adults, and MORE! With Dr. Justin Mierzwicki, DPT, GCS

In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Justin Mierzwicki. PT, DPT, GCS to discuss the importance of exercise in the older adult population. The two discuss the role of overloading, weighted vest training, high-intensity resistance training, and more in this population, in addition to applicable points for physical therapists, trainers, and more! Dr. Mierzwicki is a professor at Lebanon Valley College, where he teaches courses on pathophysiology, physical therapy and exercise intervention in older adults (geriatric) populations, and in inpatient environments. He also teaches and coordinates a variety of selected topics, such as burn management, and is heavily involved in the Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association. Even with all this going on, Dr. M still makes time for his family, practicing Karate, volunteering, and so much more! Dr. M's research gate: https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Justin-T-Mierzwicki-2146831090  To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing, be sure to follow @brawnbody on social media and subscribe to the podcast!  This episode is brought to you by CTM band recovery products - the EXACT soft tissue recovery technology used by Dan. CTM Band was founded by Dr. Kyle Bowling, a sports medicine practitioner who treats professional athletes (and was a guest on the Brawn Body Podcast!). You can check out their website here: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band ... while you're there, be sure to use the coupon code "BRAWN10" for 10% off!  Intro Music: from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-johnson/cant-stop-chasing-you  License code: GTQQOJMBXDJCZIQO