Mobility & bone-strengthening tips for women: Vonda Wright, M.D., M.S. | mbg Podcast

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Today’s featured guest is Vonda Wright, M.D., M.S., a double-board-certified orthopedic surgeon.

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"There is never an age or a skill level where your body will not respond to the positive energy you put into it to become healthier," she says. In this episode, Vonda and Jason discuss the best tips to build muscle, enhance bone density, and support mobility long-term, plus:

00:00 How the bones & muscles talk to each other
02:27 How to assess your bone & muscle health
09:47 How to measure joint health
11:56 How to assess VO2 max
13:43 Common lifestyle activities that harm bone & joint health
18:23 The impact of surfaces on bone health over time
20:27 How women should strength train as they age
23:40 Why Vonda doesn’t prefer weight machines
25:43 How Vonda recommends splitting up workouts
29:19 Should women do cardio as they age?
32:36 The power of exercise “snacks”
35:02 Why estrogen is the “elixir of longevity”
38:21 Vonda’s nutrition philosophy
41:09 The role of mindset in extending healthspan
45:31 How Vonda recommends surgery vs. lifestyle methods

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