THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on how, by applying the positive mindset of an Ironman triathlete to your resistance training, at any age you can prevent  muscle loss, and build strong, lean muscles. My expert guest is Jennifer Rulon, a 15 times Ironman Triathlete who qualified for and participated in the 2017 World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, and who has “retired” from Triathlons to coach and train others. Episode Timeline 0:11 Introduction to this episode 2:51 Jen Rulon 5:57 How Jen’s dream of becoming an Ironman Triathlete began 10:17 Adverse effects of vigorous training 12:31 Knowing when to say goodbye to competition 17:50 Your chosen fitness modality must bring you joy 22:50 Resistance training as the Fountain of Youth 23:56 Prevention should start years before the effects of joint or bone aging become apparent 30:51 Takeaway message about aging well Speaker Biography: Jen Rulon, has been a triathlon/fitness coach for more than 22 years. She earned  her Master's Degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis on Exercise Science. As a 15 × Ironman Triathlete, she has shared her knowledge as an author and speaker. Her book is titled "Self Motivation Strategies for Women," and she has just launched a podcast, The Everyday Healthy Human. Self Motivation Strategies for Women. Although she is "retired" from the sport of triathlon, she still coaches and lives a life of abundance, strength training, walks, and catching the sunsets in Costa Rica Learn more about Jen at these links Website: https://jenrulon.com JenRulon 2.0 App: https://jenrulonapp.com/gym/Jen-Rulon Instagram Jen Rulon - https://jenrulon.com/coachjeninstagram Facebook - https://jenrulon.com/facebook LinkedIn - https://jenrulon.com/LinkedIn TEDx Talk - https://jenrulon.com/mytedxtalk Amazon Link: https://jenrulon.com/mybook PDF How to Harness Your Strength: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62881634cb3b36e4c1694e68 Get to know Your Host: Dr. Gillian Lockitch website: https://www.askdrgill.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gillian.lockitch/ GOLY Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/growingolderlivingyounger LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillianlockitch/Twitter: https://twitter.com/GilliansReviews To get your copy of Growing Older Living Younger: The Science of Aging Gracefully and The Art of Retiring Comfortably click here  To learn about the Change Your Aging Masterplan:  Reversing Aging to Live Younger Longer  book a  free Discovery Call with Dr. Gillian Lockitch or email  Dr. Gill at [email protected] And if you have not already done so, please follow,  rate and review the show.