In this episode, inspired by a conversation from the Hidden Brain podcast, I break down how the old adage of "practice makes perfect" isn't accurate if you're performing exercises incorrectly.

In fact, practice makes injury if you're doing it wrong.

I also get into why staying active gets trickier as we age, from muscle loss to reduced coordination and joint stiffness - and what that means for exercises we often think of as “basic.” I walk through common form mistakes and how to approach these movements with good form so you can stay active for the long term.

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