Willpower is Cool, but the Real Trick Is To Not Need It; Also, What Makes Building Muscle Over 40 Possible?
About this episode
James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the limitations of willpower and the importance of strength training as one ages.
James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss willpower and its limitations, and consider whether the common effort by parents to help kids strengthen their willpower in order to prepare their kids to make good choices in life may be misguided or if it actually is just setting one up for failure. The guys then discuss the continuing importance of strength training as one ages and take a look at how strength training must evolve to as the body changes. Kids' willpower is no match for fast food and screens. Try this instead (NPR) How to Take On Your Workouts After 40 to Keep Building Muscle and Strength (Men's Health)
People in this episode
Hosts: James Keys, Tunde Ogunlana
Topics covered
- willpower
- parenting
- strength training
- aging
- health
- fitness
Keywords
- willpower
- strength training
- aging
- fitness
- parenting
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: NPR, Men's Health
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