Brendan Egan

Brendan Egan, an Associate Professor of Sport and Exercise Physiology, shares his insights on maintaining functional capacity as we age. He discusses the importance of muscle strength and the concept of 'use it or lose it,' stressing that declines in muscle function can be modified with training. Egan highlights how short-term resistance training can yield lasting benefits and explores barriers to ongoing strength training for older adults. He emphasizes the need for individualized exercise programs tailored to personal capabilities to enhance independence in later life.