ZOE Science & Nutrition Recap: The importance of lifting weights in your later years | Dr. Brad Schoenfeld
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Jun 24, 2025 
Dr. Brad Schoenfeld, a leading expert in exercise science, emphasizes the critical role of resistance training for older adults. He reveals how strength training can counteract muscle loss, which is vital for maintaining independence. Tune in as he discusses effective techniques suitable for all ages and abilities, highlighting that even minimal time spent can lead to significant strength gains. Dr. Schoenfeld also breaks down the importance of both heavy and light weights, making strength training accessible for everyone, regardless of their fitness levels.
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Muscle Loss Risks in Aging
- Muscle loss with age leads to loss of functional independence and increases risk of falls and fatal fractures.
- Muscle health impacts multiple organ systems including glucose storage and bone density.
Resistance Training Beats Sarcopenia
- Sarcopenia is an age-related muscle loss that is not inevitable.
- Resistance training is key to prevent and reverse sarcopenia even in the elderly.
How Resistance Training Builds Muscle
- Resistance training converts force into chemical signals that promote muscle protein synthesis.
- Muscles grow when challenged beyond normal activity levels, unlike gentle exercise like walking.