Stay Strong, Mobile & Independent as You Age with Will Harlow
DocJenFitMay 04, 202600:46:01

Stay Strong, Mobile & Independent as You Age with Will Harlow

Tune in to learn how to stay strong, mobile and independent well into your later years In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast with physiotherapist Will Harlow. Will shares his journey from sports physiotherapy to focusing on older adults and introduces his four pillars of independence: mobility, strength, balance, and skeletal health—all essential for movement longevity. He offers practical advice, bone-strengthening exercises, and highlights the importance of diet, quality sleep, and social connection for longevity.

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01:46 - Will’s Journey: From Pro Sports to Older Adults
04:04 - Will's Life Changing Patients
07:05 - Defining Independence in Later Life
08:56 - The Four Pillars of Independence
12:15 - Addressing Osteoporosis: Fear & Solutions
17:15 - Where to Start: The Most Important Pillar
20:15 - Essential Movement Patterns for Strength
27:00 - Adapting Exercise for Joint Pain & Arthritis
31:25 - “Balance Snacks” for Independence
35:15 - How Quickly Can Balance Improve?
37:46 - Longevity Habits Beyond Exercise
43:20 - Will's book: “Independence for Life”

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