Episode

459 | Recipe to Movement Longevity | Staying Strong & Mobile As We Age with Physiotherapist, Will Harlow

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The Optimal Body
Published
May 4, 2026
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3080
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Summary

In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, Doc Jen and Doctor Dom, both doctors of physical therapy, welcome physiotherapist Will Harlow, who specializes in helping people over 50 maintain independence and achieve movement longevity. Will shares his journey from sports physiotherapy to focusing on older adults and introduces his four pillars of independence: mobility, strength, balance, and skeletal health—all essential for movement longevity. He offers practical advice, including strength training, "balance snacks," and bone-strengthening exercises, emphasizing how these habits contribute to movement longevity. Will also highlights the importance of diet, quality sleep, and social connection for longevity, while addressing common concerns about osteoporosis and arthritis pain. He promotes his new book, "Independence for Life".