Body Hacking: Using Exercise Physiology to Slow Aging with Anne Friedlander

Body Hacking: Using Exercise Physiology to Slow Aging with Anne Friedlander

Physical activity is a powerful medicine that can promote health and change the trajectory of aging. However, in the modern world, we have drifted away from incorporating physical activity into our lives. As the barriers to daily movement have gotten stronger, the burden to exercise has gotten greater. As scientists learn more about the pathways of disease, the causes of aging and the mechanisms by which exercise exerts its benefits, we can develop targeted exercise strategies that can slow (i.e. “hack”) the aging process. In this session, we will discuss how physical activity can slow aging and how different types and amounts of activity can optimize desired health and fitness outcomes.

About the Speaker:
Dr. Anne Friedlander is an adjunct professor in human biology where she teaches classes in exercise physiology and applied science. She has broad research experience in the areas of enhancing human performance, environmental physiology, and using physical activity to promote healthy aging. Professor Friedlander feels passionate about the benefits of movement on aging and health and specializes in giving talks translating scientific findings into practical applications for people.

16 Comments

  1. S I on April 21, 2021 at 5:12 pm

    9:52 exercise lengthen
    10:10 who would you rather be?!
    20:32 muscles myo
    47:47 Hadza sits alot



  2. totinainte on April 21, 2021 at 5:12 pm

    Thank you for sharing this with us!



  3. runbei on April 21, 2021 at 5:15 pm

    Superb. Thank you so much. Age 79, BA ’64, MA ’65, former endurance athlete, now unfit and looking to be filled with the facts about exercise.



  4. Sherry Boyce on April 21, 2021 at 5:16 pm

    This was a very eye opening, great suggestions to exercise and activity.



  5. Janit Llewellyn Allen on April 21, 2021 at 5:18 pm

    The science and practicality of this talk is fantastic. Thank you!



  6. Shashank Naik on April 21, 2021 at 5:18 pm

    Great Presentation.



  7. Steven D. Flores on April 21, 2021 at 5:21 pm

    Great learning module, thanks.



  8. S C on April 21, 2021 at 5:23 pm

    This is great! Thanks so much. I am going to apply the learnings and share with friends and family.



  9. Manish Bannur on April 21, 2021 at 5:25 pm

    Can you please share the blue colored mentioned videos and other important links that were mentioned in the Video



  10. chungfr on April 21, 2021 at 5:30 pm

    I am here because of Professor Maya Adam’s recommendation. This video is so informative and answered some of my burning questions regarding exercise. Thank you so much for this video.



  11. Manuela Mage on April 21, 2021 at 5:30 pm

    Thank you so much for this! Inspirational!



  12. AJ on April 21, 2021 at 5:41 pm

    Can anyone please summarize some of the main points for those who don’t have 1+ hrs to listen?



  13. Avi M Brucelas on April 21, 2021 at 5:51 pm

    I am so glad I found out about this video. Learned so much that it made me sweep our yard immediately. 😅

    Looking forward to learning more!



  14. KOT9PA on April 21, 2021 at 5:52 pm

    This is brilliant! Thank you so much! 🙂
    Question: can a person who is not a Stanford student (nor lives in the US) get access to those lessons you mentioned? It was actually Coursera that sent me this link and I’d love to explore more.



  15. Fred St Goar on April 21, 2021 at 5:54 pm

    a high energy presentation that is both scientific and inspirational…. well done!



  16. Andrew Huberman on April 21, 2021 at 5:59 pm

    This was a terrific talk! Informative and actionable. Thank you Professor Friedlander and Stanford Alumni Association!