In today’s episode of the Strong Jon Fitness Podcast, I get to chat with Jackson Lohr. He owns Fitness For Life working with older adults to reduce pain, decrease fall risk, manage health conditions, and live longer, fuller lives.
They explore the challenges and goals of this population, Jackson shares his approach to helping older adults through challenges of sarcopenia, osteoporosis, fall risk, obesity, and cognitive decline.
Takeaways
The challenges faced by older adults include sarcopenia, osteoporosis, fall risk, obesity, and cognitive decline.
Addressing pain and reducing fall risk are often the first priorities in working with older adults.
Belief in action is the idea that taking action can lead to a change in belief and motivation.
Strength training and mobility exercises are crucial for maintaining muscle mass, bone health, and reducing fall risk as one ages.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Connection
11:40 Challenges Faced by Older Adults in Fitness
16:05 Addressing Pain and Reducing Fall Risk
18:01 Building Strength and Improving Function
20:39 Breaking Negative Feedback Loops for Positive Change
24:59 Motivation and Belief in Action
32:30 Factors Contributing to Muscle Loss and Body Recomposition
37:20 The Importance of Foot Strength and Mobility
46:59 The Power of Progressive Overload
Connect with Jackson here:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/fitnessforlife_jacksonlohr/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/jackson.lohr
Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@FitnessForLife-JacksonLohr
Apply For 1-1 Coaching: https://bit.ly/FITPARENT
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/strongjonfitness/
