Easy ways to build strength and protect mobility after 50 – with Will Harlow
About this episode
Physiotherapist Will Harlow discusses ways to build strength and protect mobility after 50.
Tight muscles, weak muscles and stiff joints are the leading causes of pain in later life – and physiotherapist Will Harlow says there’s plenty we can do to protect our comfort, mobility and independence as we age. He breaks down the simple tests we can do at home to check our strength and balance, as well as science-backed strategies for dealing with chronic back pain, arthritis, osteoporosis and muscle weakness. In this episode: · The daily habits that can keep us pain-free · Why losing mobility and independence doesn’t need to be inevitable · The early warning signs of mobility loss · Why it’s possible to build muscle at any age – even in your 80s and 90s · Why beginners have more to gain from strength training · What to do if exercise is painful · How to reduce arthritis pain · Is there enough evidence to support peptide injections? · Ice or heat: which is better for joint pain and stiffness…
People in this episode
Host: Liz Earle
Guest: Will Harlow
Topics covered
- strength training
- mobility
- chronic pain
- healthy ageing
- bone density
- exercise
Keywords
- strength
- mobility
- chronic back pain
- arthritis
- osteoporosis
- muscle weakness
- exercise snacks
- bone density
- hip mobility
- grip strength
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