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Samantha Harris discusses with mobility expert Vanja Moves how to maintain physical independence and vitality as one ages.

How to Move Now to Age-Proof Your 80's with guest expert Vanja Moves Is your body starting to feel like a stiff, achy "prison"? For many women in midlife, rolling out of bed in the morning has become a symphony of pops, cracks, and "grumpy" joints. In this episode, Samantha sits down with mobility expert Vanja Moves to challenge the cultural lie that physical decline is an unavoidable part of the aging process. Vanja shares the striking inspiration behind her philosophy and explains why "decades of neglect" are often mistaken for "getting older". This conversation is a deep dive into reclaiming your physical agency. Vanja reveals why your one-hour gym session might not be enough to save your joints if you’re sedentary for the other 23 hours, and she introduces the "Movement is Medicine" framework. This episode isn't just about fitness; it’s about building a body that allows you to remain independent, vibrant, and capable well into your 80s and 90s. What You’ll Learn: The Grandmother Test: The simple floor-movement metric that predicts your long-term physical independence. The "Medicine" Dosage: Why your current injuries aren't a reason to stop moving, but a reason to change your…

People in this episode

Host: Samantha Harris

Guest: Vanja Moves

Topics covered

• aging
• mobility
• fitness
• independence
• movement

Keywords

• age-proof
• mobility
• fitness
• movement is medicine
• joint health

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