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Why Periodization Matters for Aging Well: Training Smarter, Not Harder, Over Time | Ep. 380
Exercise is one of the most powerful tools we have for aging well—but how we train matters just as much as that we train. In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong breaks down the concept of periodization—a foundational principle in exercise science—and explains why it becomes even more important as we age.Through a guided conversation led by co-host Corbin Bruton, this episode explores what periodization is, why unstructured or “random” training often fails aging bodies, and how intentional cycles of stress and recovery help preserve strength, mobility, resilience, and…
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