Mind Your Being Podcast

#5 Strength & Movement for Independence: Positive Ageing in Action with Associate Professor Justin Keogh

30 Jul 2025

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Send us a textIn this second episode with Dr Justin Keogh, Associate Professor of Exercise Science at Bond University, we shift focus to practical strategies for strength maintenance and healthy ageing.We unpack what resistance training really means and how much you actually need each week to maintain or improve strength as you age. Dr Keogh introduces the accessible idea of “exercise snacking”—short bursts of movement that can be easily integrated into your daily routine.We also explore the importance of adequate protein intake to support muscle health, and how good physical function plays a vital role in maintaining independence and quality of life.Dr Keogh shares key takeaways from the Positive Ageing Summit, highlighting how strength, movement, and simple habits can help us feel empowered, purposeful, and vibrant at every stage of life.Professional BiographyAssociate Professor Justin Keogh is currently the Associate Dean of Research for the Faculty of Health Science and Medicine, while still convening Motor Control and Learning as well as Health Research Methods subjects. He is an Accredited Sport Scientist with ESSA (ASpSc2) and an accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach with ASCA (Level II - Professional). His research achievements in the area of geriatric exercise prescription and sports biomechanics/strength and conditioning have been acknowledged by three Fellowships i.e. Australian Association of Gerontology, International Society of Biomechanics in Sport as well as Exercise and Sports Science Australia. He currently supervises 5 PhD students, across a variety of sport science areas, with these projects involving athletes from swimming, field hockey, women’s Australian football, rugby league and super Sprint triathlon. He is currently on the editorial board for a number of journals including Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, Journal of Sport Science and Medicine and PeerJ. In his spare time, Justin enjoys spending time with his family, practising Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, going to the gym, playing poker, reading science fiction and thriller books and enjoying craft beers and spirits.Links:Bond University https://research.bond.edu.au/en/persons/justin-keoghhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-khttps://mindyourbeing.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/mindyourbeingpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574785410170# https://x.com/mind_yourbeing https://www.youtube.com/@MindYourBeingPodcast Thanks so much for listening, Cass x Disclaimer: The information provided on the Mind Your Being Podcast is for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. The content shared on this podcast is not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or nutritional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition. Reliance on any information provided by the Mind Your Being Podcast, its hosts, guests, or others appearing on the podcast is solely at your own risk. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast creators or hosts.

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