Growing Strong - Lessons In Research, Health, Sport, and Leadership Baron Gray Garner

This episode is the third and final installment of our three part series looking  at exercise and resistance training across the lifespan. In this episode we focus specifically on the older adult population. We discuss some of the differences in overall level of independence among members of this group and how exercise and resistance training can benefit all older adults regardless of where they find themselves in the community or along the continuum of healthcare service.  

This is the second installment in our 3 part series looking at exercise and resistance training across the lifespan. In this episode we are looking at the continued obesity and inactivity trend among adults in the US. We go on to discuss some of the potential factors that may be playing a role in why adults are doing such a poor job of meeting the physical activity guidelines. We then touch on some practical strategies that may help to improve individual success and adherence to exercise and lifestyle change. 

In this episode we discuss the growing epidemic of childhood and adolescent inactivity and its accompanying side effects. We attempt to dispel some previously held notions while promoting invaluable interventions such as play, physical activity, and various forms of resistance training as supported by the ever mounting evidence. 

In this episode we introduce each of our co-contributors to the podcast. We discuss each of our educational histories, current and previous work experience, and overall lifting/exercise experience. We also discuss what we hope to gain from this podcast as well as what we hope to provide listeners. Lastly, we discuss our planned topics for the next three weeks going forward.