Kate Weger is the Head of Clinical & Governance, Hartmann, and a leading expert in nursing, skin integrity, and continence care. Kate brings a unique perspective on how resistance training intersects with core nursing priorities in aged care.

Stronger Through Ages is a podcast about that the life-changing benefits of exercise for older adults - especially the often-underestimated power of weight-bearing and resistance training. Hosted by Dr. Tim Henwood and Associate Professor Justin Keogh, two leading experts who walk the talk (and lift the weights), this series dives into the science, stories, and strategies behind helping older adults stay strong, independent, and thriving. With decades ofexperience - and just as many reps under the bar - Tim and Justin explore how progressive resistance training is not just safe, but essential, at every age.

Follow them here:

Dr Tim Henwood

·        ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/dr-tim-henwood⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

·        ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://agefitsolutions.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Assoc/Prof Justin Keogh

·        ⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/justin-keogh-65908632⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Dr. Michael Inskip from James Cook University, is an academic whose research focuses on exercise physiology, ageing, and the integration of evidence-based exercise into clinical and aged care settings.

Stronger Through Ages is a podcast about that the life-changing benefits of exercise for older adults - especially the often-underestimated power of weight-bearing and resistance training. Hosted by Dr. Tim Henwood and Associate Professor Justin Keogh, two leading experts who walk the talk (and lift the weights), this series dives into the science, stories, and strategies behind helping older adults stay strong, independent, and thriving. With decades ofexperience - and just as many reps under the bar - Tim and Justin explore how progressive resistance training is not just safe, but essential, at every age.

Follow them here:

Dr Tim Henwood

·        ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/dr-tim-henwood⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

·        ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://agefitsolutions.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Assoc/Prof Justin Keogh

·        ⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/justin-keogh-65908632⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Jo Boylan, an experienced aged care leader and CEO known for driving innovative, evidence-based models of care. Jo has led large-scale service transformations that place reablement and resistance training at the heart of residential care delivery.

Stronger Through Ages is a podcast that the life-changing benefits of exercise for older adults - especially the often-underestimated power of weight-bearing and resistance training. Hosted by Dr. Tim Henwood and Associate Professor Justin Keogh, two leading experts who walk the talk (and lift the weights), this series dives into the science, stories, and strategies behind helping older adults stay strong, independent, and thriving. With decades of experience - and just as many reps under the bar - Tim and Justin explore how progressive resistance training is not just safe, but essential, at every age.

Follow them here:

Dr Tim Henwood

·        ⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/dr-tim-henwood ⁠⁠⁠⁠

·        ⁠⁠⁠https://agefitsolutions.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠

Assoc/Prof Justin Keogh

·        ⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/justin-keogh-65908632⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Simon Kerrigan, is the General Manager of Guide Healthcare, one of Australia’s leading allied health agencies. Simon has extensive experience delivering allied health services in residential aged care, ensuring evidence-based practice is applied where it matters most — on the floor, with residents.

Stronger Through the Ages is a podcast that champions the life-changing benefits of exercise for older adults - especiallythe often-underestimated power of weight-bearing and resistance training. Hosted by Dr. Tim Henwood and Associate Professor Justin Keogh, two leading experts who walk the talk (and lift the weights), this series divesinto the science, stories, and strategies behind helping older adults stay strong, independent, and thriving. With decades of experience - and just as many reps under the bar - Tim and Justin explore how progressive resistance training is not just safe, but essential, at every age.

Follow them here:

Dr Tim Henwood

·         ⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/dr-tim-henwood ⁠⁠⁠⁠

·         ⁠⁠⁠https://agefitsolutions.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠

Assoc/Prof Justin Keogh

·         ⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/justin-keogh-65908632⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

If resistance training were a pill, it would be prescribed to every older adult in the country. It lowers the risk of developing a raft of chronic diseases, and for those who already have one, it addresses the symptoms, in many cases, better than medication. In this episode, we jump deep into the concept that exercise is medicine and explore how strength training helps manage—and prevent—some ofthe most common chronic conditions affecting older Australians.

Stronger Through the Ages is a podcast that champions the life-changing benefits of exercise for older adults - especiallythe often-underestimated power of weight-bearing and resistance training. Hosted by Dr. Tim Henwood and Associate Professor Justin Keogh, two leading experts who walk the talk (and lift the weights), this series dives into the science, stories, and strategies behind helping older adults stay strong, independent, and thriving. With decades of experience - and just as many reps under the bar - Tim and Justin explore how progressive resistance training is not just safe, but essential, at every age.

Follow them here:

Dr Tim Henwood

·       ⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/dr-tim-henwood ⁠⁠⁠⁠

·        ⁠⁠⁠https://agefitsolutions.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠

Assoc/Prof Justin Keogh

·        ⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/justin-keogh-65908632⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

If you are going to invest time in resistance training you might as well be getting the best results possible and obtaining these starts with smart, evidence-based prescription, and a program designed to meet your needs. In this episode, we unpack the specifics of what works—how often to train, what intensity to aim for, and how to keep making progress over time. We also explore a few alternative methodologies, what a good start up program looks like and how to get the most out of long-term adherence. Because just “doing weights” isn’t enough—you need a plan with purpose.

Stronger Through the Ages is a podcast that champions the life-changing benefits of exercise for older adults - especiallythe often-underestimated power of weight-bearing and resistance training. Hosted by Dr. Tim Henwood and Associate Professor Justin Keogh, two leading experts who walk the talk (and lift the weights), this series dives into the science, stories, and strategies behind helping older adults stay strong, independent, and thriving. With decades of experience - and just as many reps under the bar - Tim and Justin explore how progressive resistance training is not just safe, but essential, at every age.

Follow them here:

Dr Tim Henwood

·       ⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/dr-tim-henwood ⁠⁠⁠⁠

·        ⁠⁠⁠https://agefitsolutions.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠

Assoc/Prof Justin Keogh

·       ⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/justin-keogh-65908632⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

From 95-year-old powerlifters to incredibly built influencers lifting shirtless in their 70s, social media is awash with extreme examples about ageing and exercise. Some are positive and inspiring, while other are unrealistic and unachievable.  But this isn’t the first time later life exercise has been tainted with “Fake news”. In this episode, we separate fact from fiction, debunk the myths that stop people from starting or set expectation to high, and we dig into what is really possible when an older adult gets involved in resistance training.

Stronger Through the Ages is a podcast that champions the life-changing benefits of exercise for older adults - especiallythe often-underestimated power of weight-bearing and resistance training. Hosted by Dr. Tim Henwood and Associate Professor Justin Keogh, two leading experts who walk the talk (and lift the weights), this series dives into the science, stories, and strategies behind helping older adults stay strong, independent, and thriving. With decades of experience - and just as many reps under the bar - Tim and Justin explore how progressive resistance training is not just safe, but essential, at every age.

Follow them here:

Dr Tim Henwood

·        ⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/dr-tim-henwood ⁠⁠⁠⁠

·        ⁠⁠⁠https://agefitsolutions.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠

Assoc/Prof Justin Keogh

·        ⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/justin-keogh-65908632⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Positive ageing is more than just a buzzword—it offers a blueprint for living well as we age. National Seniors Australia tell us “Positive ageing is a concept that encourages us to embrace a natural process with enthusiasm and optimism. It’s about nurturing our physical and mental well-being, pursuing our passions, and finding fulfillment.” If we think about this as a pyramid of needs, at the bottom, as the foundation, is our physical wellbeing.

Stronger Throughthe Ages is a podcast that champions the life-changing benefits of exercise for older adults - especially the often-underestimated power of weight-bearing and resistance training. Hosted by Dr. Tim Henwood and Associate Professor Justin Keogh, two leading experts who walk the talk (and lift the weights), this series dives into the science, stories, and strategies behind helping older adults staystrong, independent, and thriving. With decades of experience - and just as many reps under the bar - Tim and Justin explore how progressive resistance training is not just safe, but essential, at every age.

Follow them here:

Dr Tim Henwood        ⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/dr-tim-henwood⁠⁠⁠⁠      ⁠⁠⁠https://agefitsolutions.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Assoc/Prof Justin Keogh         ⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/justin-keogh-65908632⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Getting started and staying involved in allied health and exercise shouldn’t depend on your wealth or means—it should be about what you can gain and how you can benefit. From Medicare to aged care funding and even private health extras, there’s a surprising amount of support available for older Australians looking to get stronger and improve their health and wellbeing. But the trick to accessingthese is knowing about them in the first place.

Stronger Through the Ages is a podcast that champions the life-changing benefits of exercise for older adults - especially the often-underestimated power of weight-bearing and resistance training. Hosted by Dr. Tim Henwood and Associate Professor Justin Keogh, two leading experts who walk the talk (and lift the weights), this series dives into the science, stories, and strategies behind helping older adults stay strong, independent, and thriving. With decades of experience - and just as many reps under the bar - Tim and Justin explore how progressive resistance training is not just safe, but essential, at every age.

Follow them here:

Dr Tim Henwood

• ⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/dr-tim-henwood ⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠https://agefitsolutions.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Assoc/Prof Justin Keogh

• ⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/justin-keogh-65908632⁠⁠⁠⁠

Getting stronger and healthy in later life is best facilitated by design. To build strength, regain mobility, and maintain independence, you need more than just good intentions. You need a support team that knows what they’re doing, a clear training prescription, and the confidence to push back against outdated advice. Hitting the gym is just the first step to being healthier and stronger. In this episode, we'll unpack what really makes a difference when an older adult commit to a resistance training, how to get started and to choose the right exercise professionals, and what kind of routines actually work.

Stronger Through the Ages is a podcast that champions the life-changing benefits of exercise for older adults - especially the often-underestimated power of weight-bearing and resistance training. Hosted by Dr. Tim Henwood and Associate Professor Justin Keogh, two leading experts who walk the talk (and lift the weights), this series dives into the science, stories, and strategies behind helping older adults stay strong, independent, and thriving. With decades of experience - and just as many reps under the bar - Tim and Justin explore how progressive resistance training is not just safe, but essential, at every age.

Follow them here:

Dr Tim Henwood

• ⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/dr-tim-henwood ⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠https://agefitsolutions.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Assoc/Prof Justin Keogh

• ⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/justin-keogh-65908632⁠⁠⁠⁠