Sandra Hunter is a Professor of exercise physiology and Director of the Neuromuscular Physiology of Movement laboratory at Marquette University, Wisconsin. Deborah Hunter is the CEO and principal physiotherapist of her award-winning physiotherapy practice in Australia. Deborah and Sandra are the founders of My AgeFit, an app that provides expert advice on how to improve and optimize health, well-being, cognition, and ultimately, independence, at all stages of life. 

As people age, physical function deteriorates, almost always leading to a decreased quality of life, a reduced ability to perform our daily physical tasks, and even a significant loss of independence. Deb and Sandra don’t accept age as a barrier to exercise. They offer advice and expertise on how exercise can optimize your physical and emotional health and wellbeing. 
As the age-related declines in muscle power occur, exercise can keep you above that critical threshold and therefore keep you independent.
Exercise is protective against disease and mortality and cognitive decline.
The earlier you can start exercise the better because exercise is protective.
Endemic culture of thinking we can’t exercise. Take baby steps. Keep it small, keep it fun, buddy up with a friend.
It is our responsibility to our bodies to make exercise a habit. Start small.

Sandra Hunter is a Professor of exercise physiology and Director of the Neuromuscular Physiology of Movement laboratory at Marquette University, Wisconsin. Deborah Hunter is the CEO and principal physiotherapist of her award-winning physiotherapy practice in Australia. Deborah and Sandra are the founders of My AgeFit, an app that provides expert advice on how to improve and optimize health, well-being, cognition, and ultimately, independence, at all stages of life.&nbsp;
As people age, physical function deteriorates, almost always leading to a decreased quality of life, a reduced ability to perform our daily physical tasks, and even a significant loss of independence. Deb and Sandra don&rsquo;t accept age as a barrier to exercise. They offer advice and expertise on how exercise can optimize your physical and emotional health and wellbeing.&nbsp;
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<li>As the age-related declines in muscle power occur, exercise can keep you above that critical threshold and therefore keep you independent.</li>
<li>Exercise is protective against disease and mortality and cognitive decline.</li>
<li>The earlier you can start exercise the better because exercise is protective.</li>
<li>Endemic culture of thinking we can&rsquo;t exercise. Take baby steps. Keep it small, keep it fun, buddy up with a friend.</li>
<li>It is our responsibility to our bodies to make exercise a habit. Start small.</li>
</ul>

Re-imagining Ageing is a 7 part podcast series sharing real life stories, discussing the latest research and promoting healthy and active ageing into late life.

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Re-imagining Ageing is a 7 part podcast series sharing real life stories, discussing the latest research and promoting healthy and active ageing into late life.
Join Dr Christina Hagger (Podcast Works Radio Adelaide) and her expert guests as they explore many topics including living well with dementia, rehabilitation and self-efficacy after stroke, nutrition for brain health, exercise and activity, complementary medicines and social engagement.

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