Want to Stay Strong as You Age? Add Speed to What You Already Do

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Move Your DNA with Katy Bowman

Katy Bowman

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Although the world is becoming mostly sedentary, our bodies still require a wide variety of daily movements in order to work well. Many of us struggle to get regular exercise, but even that can fall short of nourishing the body from head to toe. How can we move more—a lot more—when we have sore, stiff parts and overly busy lifestyles? Join Katy Bowman M.S., biomechanist, author, and movement educator as she combines big-picture lessons on biomechanics, kinesiology, physiology, and natural human movement with simple and practical solutions and exercises to get all your body parts moving better. Katy’s lighthearted and funny approach helps us all put the movement back in our lives, and the joy back in our movement!

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Want to Stay Strong as You Age? Add Speed to What You Already Do

Move Your DNA with Katy Bowman

55 minutes

1 month ago

Want to Stay Strong as You Age? Add Speed to What You Already Do

This Episode's Show Notes
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As we age, maintaining muscle power—not just strength—is key to staying independent, quick, and injury-free. In this episode, Katy and Jeannette explain the difference between strength and power, and why adding speed or intensity to the movements you're already doing—like walking, climbing stairs, or getting up from a chair—can make all the difference. From stair climbing to pickleball to plyometrics, learn practical ways to build power and maintain independence for years to come.

They share practical ways to train power with (or without) an overhaul to your routine, and Katy chats with masters athlete and Peluva co-founder Brad Kearns about maintaining explosive strength after 60. Hear how Brad shifted from endurance to high jump, why minimalist shoes can support aging feet, and how smarter movement helps you age better.

CHAPTERS
00:02:15 - Power - the definitions

00:06:10 - The Dynamic Collective

00:12:05 - Why Power is Important as You Get Older

00:21:15 - Listener Question about Plyometrics brought to you by Smart Playrooms

00:31:30 - Interview with power athlete Brad Kearns of Peluva Footwear

BOOKS & RESEARCH MENTIONED

My Perfect Movement Plan by Katy Bowman
Whole Body Barefoot by Katy Bowman
ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal Special Edition on Power

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