Ageing Up Well: Secrets to a Vibrant Life with Wolfgang Sonnenburg
Episode Overview
Maintaining muscle mass is crucial for preventing age-related diseases. Movement and exercise can drastically improve confidence and strength. Gut health plays a significant role in overall well-being. Proper supplementation should be tailored to individual needs. Holistic approaches combining physical therapy and neuroscience can optimise health.
Your health bank is as important as your bank account.
Ever wondered how to live an extraordinary life as you age? This episode of the UK Health Radio Podcast's 'Winning For Life Show' with Wolfgang Sonnenburg is packed with wisdom and inspiration. Wolfgang welcomes Arlet Gorgeous, a lifelong athlete and physical therapist, who shares her journey from competitive swimming to helping others age gracefully. Arlet’s story is both fascinating and motivating – she’s not only a world champion swimmer but also a passionate advocate for ageing well.
She dives into her philosophy of 'ageing up well', a term she coined to replace 'anti-ageing'. This concept emphasises maintaining health and mobility at every stage of life, rather than simply trying to turn back the clock. Arlet explains how she helps her clients, many of whom are over 50, achieve optimal health through movement, balance, and strength training. She discusses the importance of maintaining muscle mass and mobility to prevent diabetes and other age-related diseases.
Arlet also touches on the significance of gut health and proper supplementation in promoting overall well-being. Her approach is holistic, combining physical therapy with insights from neurophysiology and neuroscience. One of the standout moments is when Arlet talks about the importance of movement and how even simple exercises can have profound effects on one's health. She shares anecdotes about her clients who have regained their confidence and strength through her programmes.
If you're curious about how to maintain a high quality of life as you age, this episode offers practical advice and inspiring stories that might just change your perspective. Ready to 'age up well'? Tune in to learn more!