The best exercise to improve your health

The best exercise to improve your health

Author: ZOE January 11, 2024 Duration: 52:44
Professor Andy Galpin brings you evidence-based exercise regimes to make a fitter future achievable for everyone. Most people need to do more exercise. Despite us being aware of its obvious benefits to our health, we can still struggle to get active. So, what’s holding us back? A persistent injury, lack of free time, or simply not knowing how to get started? Dr. Andy Galpin believes it’s always possible to incorporate exercise. In today’s episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan and Andy ask: How can you improve your fitness to live a long, healthy life?  🌱 Try our new plant based wholefood supplement - Daily 30 *Naturally high in copper which contributes to normal energy yielding metabolism and the normal function of the immune system Learn how your body responds to food 👉 zoe.com/podcast for 10% off Follow ZOE on Instagram Timecodes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:03 - Quickfire round 4:16 - Definition of kinesiology, fitness, strength training, and cardio  11:57 - How do you measure fitness? 13:37 - Fitness and its impact on longevity 18:41 - Strength and its impact on longevity  23:06 - Strength training and its link to brain health 31:22 - Lowering blood pressure with strength training  40:15 - How to start strength training 45:07 - Summary and outro  Mentioned in today’s episode:  Demand Coupling Drives Neurodegeneration: A Model of Age-Related Cognitive Decline and Dementia. (2022) from Cells  Have feedback or a topic you'd like us to cover? Let us know here Episode transcripts are available here

Ever feel like the advice on eating well shifts with the wind? ZOE Science & Nutrition cuts through the noise by going straight to the source. Each conversation, hosted by Jonathan Wolf, sits down with leading researchers who are actually shaping our understanding of the human body, particularly the profound role of gut health. This isn't about quick fixes or fad diets; it's a deep and accessible exploration of the science itself. You'll hear these experts break down complex studies on nutrition and metabolism, then translate those findings into clear, actionable steps you can consider for your own life. The discussions span how food impacts everything from your energy levels and immune system to long-term weight management and disease prevention. Tuning into this podcast feels like having a direct line to the frontiers of nutritional science, all presented in a grounded, engaging way that makes even the most intricate topics relatable. It’s for anyone who’s curious about the real reasons behind why we eat what we eat and how those choices fundamentally shape our health.
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