The Science Behind Strength Training: What Research Tells Us About Healthy Aging

We all know that exercise is good for us, but what exactly are we supposed to do? In this one-hour presentation, you'll learn about the latest scientific evidence on the optimal exercise prescription to improve strength and function. You'll learn some of the best exercises you can do to promote healthy aging. This presentation is led by Dr. Katie Starr, assistant professor at the Duke School of Medicine and scientific advisor for Vivo (teamvivo.com). She received a B.A. in Exercise Science, M.S.M.A in Nutrition and Ph.D. in Nutrition from the University of Georgia. She served as a postdoctoral scholar at Duke University’s Center for Aging and Human Development and Geriatric Fellow at Durham VA Health Care System. Dr. Starr is a leader in the field of aging, nutrition and exercise and has published extensively on subjects spanning nutrition and exercise. She has also received grants to study such areas as perihabilitation in older veterans undergoing surgery, muscle health during obesity reduction, maintaining physical function using telehealth and joint health including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.