Growing Younger - Health & Fitness Podcast for Over 40's

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In this episode we talk about osteoporosis and it's effects on your bone mass and strength. We discuss who is at risk and what you can do about it.
Osteoporosis is a silent condition and in many cases you are not even aware you have it until it's too late. So who needs to get tested and be more proactive about it.
Find out by listening to this episode.

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We try to unravel the confusion around stretching... When, how often and how you should stretch?
What are the different types of stretching? 
What benefits are achieved by stretching regularly? 
And do you really need to stretch every time you do a workout?
All answers are backed up by the latest research.
All will be discussed and revealed during this episode...

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Today we discuss the main obstacle on the way to your fitness goals... whether it is losing weight, getting fitter, stronger or boost energy levels. How to stay motivated to make it to the end and see your goals become reality?
We all heard of people getting hyped up, motivated and joining a gym only to find themselves never attending the gym again after only 2 weeks. And it usually gets worse after the age of 40. More life commitments, more expectations, more time constraints.
So how to find a way to "stick to it"? How do you not let the hecticness of life get in the way of your fitness journey? 
We reveal the proven strategies we use at Growing Younger to ensure you follow the steps necessary to get you to where you want to be... to your ultimate goals.

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In this episode Gavyn gives his brilliant analogy to what happens to your blood sugar levels when you have diabetes and the role insulin plays in this. We also discuss the implication of this process on your ability to exercise.
We also discuss whether you really should avoid all sugar and carbs if you have diabetes. You may be surprised by what Gavyn shares with you.
All the information we reveal is backed up by science.

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Alex shares his take on picking the right shoes for exercising especially when it comes to getting fit after the age of 40. and this is relevant to you even if you are not a a runner. 

Selecting correct shoes for your specific situation has become a science these days so Gavyn and Alex will attempt to demystify this topic and give you some simple and practical advice to picking the right shoes to optimise your training and avoid injury.

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In this episode Gavyn and Alex discuss which types of physical exercise are optimal when you have arthritis in some of your joints. Alex uses his background in physiotherapy to reflect on the best exercise-based strategies to manage arthritis better, reduce or eliminate pain and boost your fitness levels. 
There are many schools of thought on this subject. Alex justifies his opinion on the matter with sound research and latest medical data. Don't miss this episode if you have any form of arthritis.

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Gavyn and Alex combine their experience in physiotherapy and personal training to give you the best answer to this question. They make a pretty convincing case by quoting some medical research data to back up their point. Some of the specific things they go a little more in-depth on:
- which type of strength training is better for you
- what happens if you don't strength train after 40
- how many days does it take for certain muscles in human body to waste away without having a workout
- and much more...

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Gavyn will share his expertise on the subject of carbs. Carbs are being vilified everywhere as the main reason for weight gain and obesity. 
But are carbohydrates really to blame? Or is it a little more complicated than that? Gavyn will explain in simple terms the science behind nutrition and the facts you need to know to make up your own mind about carbs.

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Today we discuss why you might be hurting after a gym session and if you should be concerned. Alex uses his knowledge of human physiology to explain in simple terms the concept of DOMS or post-exercise muscle soreness and wen you are most at risk.
We also discuss specifically whether you have a higher risk of getting DOMS after the age of 40.

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In this episode Gavyn and Alex will discuss why we started doing what we are doing now. We reveal why we feel passionate about helping people over 40 to reach their full fitness and health potential.
We also delve into what's wrong with the state of the fitness industry and why over 40's (especially those who are unfit and overweight and don't know where to start) feel abandoned by most traditional fitness providers. We discuss what needs to change for you to finally get the results you've been waiting for all this time.

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