Season 1 · Episode 5
Preventive Care·44:21·
Staying Strong: Fitness After 60
Staying physically active after 60 is one of the most powerful things you can do for your long-term health — but many older adults aren't sure where to start or worry about injury. In this episode, host Denise Williams speaks with a preventive care specialist about the best types of exercise for older adults, how to modify workouts for common conditions like arthritis and hypertension, and why strength training is especially important for African-American seniors. The episode includes a practical starter routine you can begin this week.
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Staying Strong: Fitness After 60
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Show Notes
- Why strength training is critical for adults over 60
- Safe exercises for common conditions: arthritis, hypertension, diabetes
- How much exercise do older adults actually need?
- Balance and fall prevention strategies
- A beginner strength routine you can start at home
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