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

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Published: May 25, 2025 by RHJ Producer

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

Links for more info:

  • Joetta Sports & Beyond
  • Instagram: @joettaolympian
  • University of Arkansas Department of Exercise Science: Kevin Murach
Program #: 25-21Segment Type: Feature StoriesTopics: Aging and the Elderly| Disease| Fitness and Exercise| Memory and Amnesia| Olympics| Sports and Recreation| Vulnerable PopulationsGuests: Joetta Clark Diggs| Kevin MurachInstitutions & Organizations: University of Arkansas Department of Exercise ScienceHost: Elizabeth WestfieldProducers: Jason Dickey| Kristen Farrah
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