Action Steps:
Today’s action steps on how we take good care of our muscles and bones so we can age gracefully, come courtesy of Dr. Daniela Espino:
- Start somewhere. Find someone that can help you get started.
- Find your support team. There are going to be days you don’t want to do it and you don’t have to do any of it alone.
- 20 minutes, 2 times a week for strength training.
As discussed in the episode, here are the recommended exercises for basic strength training from Dr. Daniela Espino:
1. Goblet Squat: 3 Sets, 10-12 Reps, RPE 5-7 Intensity
2a. SL RDL: 3 Sets, 10-12 Reps, RPE 5-7 Intensity, 2 min Rest
2b. Overhead Press: 3 Sets, 10-12 Reps, RPE 5-7 Intensity, 2 min Rest
3a. Step Up: 3 Sets, 10-12 Reps, RPE 5-7 Intensity, 2 min Rest
3b. Bent Over Row: 3 Sets, 10-12 Reps, RPE 5-7 Intensity, 2 min Rest
*for exercises 2a/2b and 3a/3b perform exercises continuously one after the other. Rest 2 minutes after one set.
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