Aging Like An Olympian: The Exercises That Keep You Healthy And Independent

May 25, 2025

More than two decades after retiring, Joetta – a 4x Olympic athlete – laced up her spikes to get back into racing at age 62. This week, she explains how her training has adjusted to accommodate for her aging body, while our exercise expert lists the reasons why older adults need to be weightlifting and training fast-twitch muscles fibers.

Guest Information:

Joetta Clark Diggs, Four-Time Olympic Athlete, Motivational Speaker
Kevin Murach, Assistant Professor, University of Arkansas Department of Exercise Science