6 exercises every older adult needs to do Professor Leigh Breen

Date: 2025-04-01 16:30:11

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Professor Leigh Breen, is a leading expert in muscle health and ageing who researches how exercise and nutrition can help us maintain muscle as we get older.

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📌 We cover:
00:00 – Why skeletal muscle is vital for health
03:00 – Muscle as an organ explained
06:38 – Muscle types: slow vs fast
09:50 – Why strength matters more than muscle size
11:50 – Why walking alone isn’t enough
12:52 – What happens to muscles as we age
16:17 – Slow metabolism?
17:48 – Menopause and muscle loss
18:06 – The real causes of muscle loss
20:38 – Menopause and muscle loss
21:51 – What is sarcopenia?
25:30 – Signs of sarcopenia most people miss
29:00 – How loss of strength leads to loss of independence
35:00 – Can you reverse muscle loss?
41:00 – Why older adults need more protein
50:00 – How much protein do you need per meal?
51:02 – Best sources of protein (not just animal foods)
58:00 – What muscles should I train as I get older?
57:00 – Simple strength exercises you can do at home
1:09:54 – The 6 key exercises everyone should do
1:07:45 – How to train safely if you’re new to exercise
1:45:50 – Creatine and other supplements
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