Making the Most of the Bodies We Have

Chasing Life

CNN

Nutrition, Health & Fitness, Mental Health

4.5 • 8K Ratings

🗓️ 27 June 2023

⏱️ 43 minutes

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Summary

It’s no secret that our bodies change as we age. We can see it in decreased flexibility and endurance, and older folks can become more susceptible to injuries due to falls. However, experts say there are ways to overcome those challenges and unlock our body’s full potential. In today’s episode, Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks with former long-distance swimmer Diana Nyad nearly 10 years after her record-breaking swim from Havana to Key West at the age of 64. Then, a strength and conditioning coach will tell Sanjay why a focus on jogging may not be the optimal workout for aging bodies. He’ll also share some alternative exercises that people of all ages can try. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Okay, I am going to go for a run.
0:05.0	It is a beautiful day.
0:09.0	Slightly cloudy, 74 degrees.
0:12.0	That's me outside of my house last month
0:14.0	as I was getting ready to start one of my favorite exercises.
0:18.0	Just put it on my shoes here.
0:21.0	I've been running for a long time. I love it.
0:23.0	It makes me feel like I have some control in my life.
0:26.0	And yes, it makes me feel like I'm doing something good for my body.
0:30.0	My love for running is not diminished as I've gotten older.
0:33.0	In fact, I started a tradition many years ago.
0:36.0	You know, while I get checked out by my doctors,
0:39.0	I also wanted to check in on myself in my own personal way.
0:43.0	I wanted to keep track of how my body was holding up over the years.
0:47.0	So...
0:48.0	I run a mile every year on my birthday.
0:54.0	My typical run is four to six miles,
0:57.0	but I run one mile, same route every year on my birthday.
1:00.0	I've been doing that for the last 15 years, roughly.
1:04.0	And I am proud to say that I certainly have not gotten any slower,
1:09.0	but in fact, may have gotten a little bit faster.
1:14.0	People measure age in all kinds of ways.
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