SOBRE ESTE EPISÓDIO
If you’re over 40, strength matters—but power may matter even more than you realize. New research suggests that combining power training with creatine may offer some interesting benefits for healthy aging.
In this episode of the Functional Longevity Podcast, Chris Borda of Y.E.S. Fitness breaks down a new study conducted by researchers at the University of Valencia in Spain and published in Experimental Gerontology.
Researchers followed older adults for 16 weeks to see what happened when power-focused resistance training was combined with creatine supplementation.
You’ll learn why muscle power becomes increasingly important as we age, how power training differs from traditional strength training, and what happened to strength and physical function during the study. Chris also looks at changes in inflammation and oxidative stress, as well as an interesting finding involving BDNF—a marker associated with brain health and neuroplasticity.
You’ll also hear where creatine appeared to provide additional benefits, where it didn’t, what the research actually tells us about creatine and kidney health, and practical ways adults over 40 can safely incorporate strength AND power training into their workouts.
The big takeaway?
We don’t just want to maintain muscle as we get older. We want to maintain our ability to USE that muscle when we need it.
That means building strength, maintaining mobility, and training appropriate levels of speed and power so your body is prepared for real life.
At Y.E.S. Fitness, we specialize in helping adults 40+ stay strong, capable, confident, and active for the years ahead.
💪 Interested in training with us?
Visit Y.E.S. Fitness: https://yesfitnessct.com
🥤 Want to try the creatine Chris personally uses?
Prestige Labs Creatine Monohydrate:
https://refer.prestigelabs.com/product/creatine-monohydrate?af=hcjdadqy
📚 Research discussed in this episode:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41941966/
Supplements aren’t a replacement for good training, nutrition, sleep, and consistency. If you have kidney disease, take medications that affect kidney function, or have other medical concerns, talk with your healthcare provider before adding creatine.
Ready to Stay Strong for Life?
If your workouts aren’t hitting the same, recovery is slower, or your energy drops off too quickly, there may be more going on than simply getting older.
As we age, our ability to produce and use energy can decline. That’s one reason Chris uses PartiQlar. NMN supports cellular energy production, Resveratrol supports cardiovascular and brain health, and Berberine supports metabolic flexibility and healthy blood sugar management.
These are clean, research-backed supplements made in the USA, and Chris has noticed a difference in his own energy and recovery.
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