Aliquot #56: Aging gracefully with exercise
Aliquot #56: Aging gracefully with exercise
The idea of aging "gracefully" – looking, feeling, and thinking well as the years pass – is not only appealing, but (science suggests) also achievable. Exercise is a huge driver of how well we age because it induces profound molecular shifts that support immune health and might even protect our telomeres – indicators of aging. Exercise might help forestall certain age-related diseases, such as Parkinson's disease, too. In this Aliquot, Drs. Michael Snyder, Elissa Eppel, and Giselle Petzinger discuss how exercise helps us age gracefully.
Get these episodes in a convenient podcast format.
Aliquot episodes make great companion listening for a long drive. You can find these special members-only episodes alongside live recorded Q&As on The Aliquot, our official premium FoundMyFitness podcast.
The idea of aging "gracefully" – looking, feeling, and thinking well as the years pass – is not only appealing, but (science suggests) also achievable. Exercise is a huge driver of how well we age because it induces profound molecular shifts that support immune health and might even protect our telomeres – indicators of aging. Exercise might help forestall certain age-related diseases, such as Parkinson's disease, too. In this Aliquot, Drs. Michael Snyder, Elissa Eppel, and Giselle Petzinger discuss how exercise helps us age gracefully.
-
Introduction
-
Exercise boosts the immune system, supporting healthy aging (Dr. Michael Synder segment)
-
Telomere length, a biomarker of aging, increases with exercise (Dr. Elissa Eppel segment)
-
Exercise promotes resilience against the causes of Parkinson's disease (Dr. Giselle Petzinger segments)
-
Exercise adaptations expose the body's repair mechanisms
-
Skilled exercise engages the brain in exercise
Hear new content from Rhonda on The Aliquot, our member's only podcast
Listen in on our regularly curated interview segments called "Aliquots" released every week on our premium podcast The Aliquot. Aliquots come in two flavors: features and mashups.
- Hours of deep dive on topics like fasting, sauna, child development surfaced from our enormous collection of members-only Q&A episodes.
- Important conversational highlights from our interviews with extra commentary and value. Short but salient.
Recent Aliquot Episodes
Aliquot #144: How to Slow Joint Degeneration
Joint degeneration is often blamed on aging, but most decline is driven by two modifiable forces: mechanical load and...
Aliquot #143: How to Reduce the Strain of Shift Work
Shift work creates a chronic disruption of circadian rhythms that affects sleep, metabolism, decision-making, and long-term...
Aliquot #142: How to Prevent and Recover From Jet Lag
Jet lag often shows up as fatigue after a long flight, reflecting a mismatch between your internal clock and the external...
Aliquot #141: The Lifestyle of Cancer Prevention
A large share of cancer risk is shaped not by genetics alone, but by everyday patterns of behavior that influence...
Aliquot #140: Should Everyone Cut Out Gluten?
Gluten interacts with the gut barrier in ways that can shift intestinal permeability, but the impact of that shift...