Expert Guest: Dr. Bree Baker, Assistant Professor of Kinesiology, Applied Health and Recreation

"Is the “Use It or Lose It” Adage True? How Resistance Training Might Tip the Scales in Our Favor"

Aging. It’s inevitable, and many health professionals are asking, “How can we proactively build and protect our muscles and bones across the lifespan?” This question is the primary research focus in OSU’s Musculoskeletal Adaptations to Aging and eXercise (MAAX) Lab. This month’s interview will explore if increasing aches and pains, muscle fatigue, and sleep problems are just part of the normal aging process or if there are exercises we can use to combat deterioration in these areas. The conversation will also highlight affordable, age-appropriate, and accessible tools to keep you motivated and moving in the right direction to obtain your health goals.