Ep 131: How to train NOW to be strong at 80

Ep 131: How to train NOW to be strong at 80

April 28, 2026 · 40 min · Episode 131

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The episode discusses how to train now for strength and longevity in later life.

In this episode, hosts Ashleigh and Rachel discuss what we need to be doing now to live the life we want when we're older, including discussing some key markers of longevity, the things they want to be able to do when they get older, and how to work back from the life you want to live when you're 80 and plan your workouts now accordingly. Longevity studies discussed: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3080184/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6778477/ Join the conversation - leave a comment on the podcast, share the episode on social media, or leave a comment, topic idea, or question on the website: https://musclescienceforwomen.com/contact Or send a voice message here and they may play it on the pod! https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/468952/1/3h8gyc5cfc71vsbu Check out the MSW Substack here: https://musclescienceforwomen.substack.com Learn about all of the MSW training programs here: https://musclescienceforwomen.com/programs Subscribe to the new YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@musclescienceforwomen

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Hosts: Ashleigh VanHouten, Rachel Gregory

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Books & works: PMC3080184, PMC6778477

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