Professor Andy Galpin brings you evidence-based exercise regimes to make a fitter future achievable for everyone. Most people need to do more exercise. Despite us being aware of its obvious benefits to our health, we can still struggle to get active. So, what’s holding us back? A persistent injury, lack of free time, or simply not knowing how to get started? Dr. Andy Galpin believes it’s always possible to incorporate exercise. In today’s episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan and Andy ask: How can you improve your fitness to live a long, healthy life? 🌱 Try our new plant based wholefood supplement - Daily 30 *Naturally high in copper which contributes to normal energy yielding metabolism and the normal function of the immune system Learn how your body responds to food 👉 zoe.com/podcast for 10% off Follow ZOE on Instagram Timecodes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:03 - Quickfire round 4:16 - Definition of kinesiology, fitness, strength training, and cardio 11:57 - How do you measure fitness? 13:37 - Fitness and its impact on longevity 18:41 - Strength and its impact on longevity 23:06 - Strength training and its link to brain health 31:22 - Lowering blood pressure with strength training 40:15 - How to start strength training 45:07 - Summary and outro Mentioned in today’s episode: Demand Coupling Drives Neurodegeneration: A Model of Age-Related Cognitive Decline and Dementia. (2022) from Cells Have feedback or a topic you'd like us to cover? Let us know here Episode transcripts are available here
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