<p>Today, I’m joined by Professor Leigh Breen, a leading expert in muscle health and ageing. He’s Professor of Translational Muscle Physiology at the University of Birmingham, where he researches how exercise and nutrition can help us maintain muscle as we get older.</p><br><p>We’ll be covering:</p><br><p>✅ Why strength training is essential for healthy ageing</p><p>✅ The key exercises every older adult should be doing</p><p>✅ How much protein you actually need as you age</p><p>✅ Is walking enough to keep your muscles strong?</p><p>✅ How to start strength training if you’ve never done it before</p><p>✅ The hidden benefits of exercise, from sharper thinking to blood sugar control</p><p>✅ Supplements, new therapies, and what’s on the horizon for muscle health</p><br><p>We’ll also talk about the most important muscle groups for longevity, the best compound exercises to focus on, and how progressive overload can help you stay strong for life.</p><br><p>This is essential information, whether for you, your parents, or someone you love. So share this episode with family and friends who need to hear it! And as always, let us know your thoughts—your feedback helps make the podcast even better.</p><br><p>“Couch to Compound” exercises. These are the ones that give you the most bang for your buck and focus on the muscles that you need to prioritise for healthier ageing.</p><br><p>1. Squat</p><p>2. Deadlift</p><p>3. Bench or Chest Press</p><p>4. Pull Up</p><p>5. Lunges / Farmers Walk</p><p>6. Planks</p><br><p>And as always, <a href="https://forms.gle/Mzd7t5aakC9LVGwGA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">give us feedback</a> to help us make the podcast even better.</p><br><p>🎬 <a href="http://tdk.link/pod_sn_yt" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Watch the podcast on YouTube here</a></p><p><strong>📱</strong> <a href="http://tdk.link/pod_sn_app" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Download The Doctor’s Kitchen app</a></p><p>🌐 <a href="http://tdk.link/pod_sn_web" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">View full show notes, including guest details, on our website</a></p><br><p>☕️ <a href="https://exhalecoffee.com/pages/rupy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Try Exhale Coffee here</a></p><p>🥗 <a href="http://tdk.link/pod_sn_mplan" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join the newsletter and receive a 7 day meal plan</a></p><p>📷 <a href="http://tdk.link/pod_sn_ig" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow on Instagram</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The Doctor's Kitchen Podcast

Dr Rupy Aujla

#291 6 Strength Exercises Every Older Adult Should Do | Professor Leigh Breen

APR 2, 2025116 MIN
The Doctor's Kitchen Podcast

#291 6 Strength Exercises Every Older Adult Should Do | Professor Leigh Breen

APR 2, 2025116 MIN

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<p>Today, I’m joined by Professor Leigh Breen, a leading expert in muscle health and ageing. He’s Professor of Translational Muscle Physiology at the University of Birmingham, where he researches how exercise and nutrition can help us maintain muscle as we get older.</p><br><p>We’ll be covering:</p><br><p>✅ Why strength training is essential for healthy ageing</p><p>✅ The key exercises every older adult should be doing</p><p>✅ How much protein you actually need as you age</p><p>✅ Is walking enough to keep your muscles strong?</p><p>✅ How to start strength training if you’ve never done it before</p><p>✅ The hidden benefits of exercise, from sharper thinking to blood sugar control</p><p>✅ Supplements, new therapies, and what’s on the horizon for muscle health</p><br><p>We’ll also talk about the most important muscle groups for longevity, the best compound exercises to focus on, and how progressive overload can help you stay strong for life.</p><br><p>This is essential information, whether for you, your parents, or someone you love. So share this episode with family and friends who need to hear it! And as always, let us know your thoughts—your feedback helps make the podcast even better.</p><br><p>“Couch to Compound” exercises. These are the ones that give you the most bang for your buck and focus on the muscles that you need to prioritise for healthier ageing.</p><br><p>1. Squat</p><p>2. Deadlift</p><p>3. Bench or Chest Press</p><p>4. Pull Up</p><p>5. Lunges / Farmers Walk</p><p>6. Planks</p><br><p>And as always, <a href="https://forms.gle/Mzd7t5aakC9LVGwGA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">give us feedback</a> to help us make the podcast even better.</p><br><p>🎬 <a href="http://tdk.link/pod_sn_yt" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Watch the podcast on YouTube here</a></p><p><strong>📱</strong> <a href="http://tdk.link/pod_sn_app" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Download The Doctor’s Kitchen app</a></p><p>🌐 <a href="http://tdk.link/pod_sn_web" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">View full show notes, including guest details, on our website</a></p><br><p>☕️ <a href="https://exhalecoffee.com/pages/rupy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Try Exhale Coffee here</a></p><p>🥗 <a href="http://tdk.link/pod_sn_mplan" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join the newsletter and receive a 7 day meal plan</a></p><p>📷 <a href="http://tdk.link/pod_sn_ig" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow on Instagram</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>