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Aging with Strength: Navigating the Challenges of Fitness After 60, Enhancing Mobility, and Flexibility for Lifelong Health and Well-being
In this episode with Andrea Lepcio, a Yoga Medicine Certified Therapeutic Specialist and ACE-certified personal trainer, we delve into the transformative power of incorporating small fitness habits into daily life for profound wellness benefits.
We also discuss the nuances of mobility, flexibility, and the essential role of exercise in nurturing physical and mental well-being.
Andrea is the founder of Mighty Fit, an online fitness and healthy eating app tailored to your individual needs.
We talk about:
18:00 - From corporate employee to fitness coach at age 60
27:30 - The common fitness challenges that women face as they age
29:00 - How Andrea helps her clients overcome their fitness challenges
33:00 - How you can incorporate fitness in your daily life
39:00 - The fitness regimens Andrea usually prepares for her clients
42:00 - Understanding the difference between mobility and flexibility and why they are both important
53:00 - How Andrea maintains her fitness despite having arthritis and how she manages it
55:30 - The benefits of stretching and how to do it properly
Questions answered in this episode:
- How can incorporating small amounts of exercise into your routines have a positive impact on our overall well-being?
- How can habits support long-term wellness and health better than setting grand goals?
- What are the differences between mobility and flexibility in terms of physical movement, and why are they important for our health?
- How can sedentary lifestyles, like working at a desk, negatively impact joint mobility, and what can be done to counteract this effect?
- In what ways can daily stretching and mobility exercises benefit those with arthritis or joint issues?
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Resources:
- Optimize your preconception health by joining my Baby Steps Course today!
- Try my Hormone Balancing Chocolate recipe! It’s delicious and your body and hormones will thank you.
- My Amazon storefront
- Andrea Lepcio’s Instagram and Facebook