Exercise and Aging

with Eric Levitan,

Founder and CEO, Vivo

This week on Art of Aging, host Michael Hughes chats with Eric Levitan, Founder and CEO of Vivo. During this episode, Mike and Eric discuss the importance of exercise, particularly strength training, for older adults. Eric explains that consistent strength training can help maintain independence and quality of life, and his company, Vivo, offers an online, live, and interactive small group fitness program designed for older adults with a focus on building strength. Topics also include exercising for your age and stage of life, why consistency matters, and more.
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Notes:

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

  • Exercise at any age (0:07)
  • The importance of cognitive exercise and social engagement (3:39)
  • Vivo’s focus on building strength (5:37)
  • The importance of muscle mass as we age (9:24)
  • It’s never too late to regain strength (10:49)
  • Starting small (16:38)
  • Building a personalized fitness program (18:14)
  • Challenging yourself in exercise (21:13)
  • Technology adoption in fitness (22:45)
  • Connecting with Eric and Vivo (28:20)

 

Abundant Aging is a podcast series presented by United Church Homes. These shows offer ideas, information, and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older. To learn more and to subscribe to the show, visit abundantagingpodcast.com. 

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