Strength training for aging bodies

In this episode of Docs in a Pod, host Carmenn Miles and Dr. Tamika Perry from WellMed at Redbird Square are joined by Dr. Sagarika Ranga from Optum- New Port Richey for a practical conversation about strength training as we age. Together, they discuss why building and maintaining strength is so important for older adults, how to approach exercise safely, and what realistic routines can look like for aging bodies. 

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