In this week’s episode of Healthspan Academy, I spoke with Dr. Dan Richie about training for vitality and function as we age. We chatted about key strategies and importance of building muscle mass, strength, and power in extending healthspan. We talked about specific training methodology to safely prevent the loss of fast twitch muscle fibers as we age.
Dr. Dan Ritchie started his fitness career at Southeast Missouri State University with a bachelor’s degree in Fitness and Sports Medicine. Following that, he spent a year as a graduate assistant coaching Division 1 athletes. He continued his studies and obtained his Master’s Degree in Health & Physical Education at the University of Wisconsin- Whitewater, where he won the 2002 Thesis of the Year. Dan then went on to complete his PhD in Kinesiology with a minor in Gerontology as a Lynn Fellow at Purdue University.
Since 2007 Dan has owned and operated Miracles Fitness in West Lafayette, Indiana, where he and his staff have trained over 2000 clients. With over 20 years of experience, he has extensive knowledge on training the mature adult market and has equipped people in their 50s and beyond to achieve their goals and enhance their functional longevity. Dan was named PFP Trainer of the Year in 2014, and he and Dr. Cody Sipe co-founded the Functional Aging Institute shortly after.
Dan is a sought-after expert and speaker at national and international events on topics like balance for older adults, personal training, business development, the global aging phenomenon, and functional aging training models. Dan lives in West Lafayette with his wife and five kids.
To learn more about Dan, his products and services, check out the Functional Aging Institute.
*** Please note that the content discussed in this podcast is intended for self-education and is not to be interpreted as medical advice.
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