Most replayed moment: Keeping mobility as you age | Gabby Reece & Federica Amati

This episode of Zoe Science & Nutrition explores the critical importance of maintaining mobility as we age, featuring fitness expert Gabby Reece and Dr. Federica Amati. They break down practical, science-backed strategies to stay agile and injury-free, emphasizing functional movement across multiple planes of motion, strength training, and unconventional practices like walking backwards and deep-water ballistic training. The conversation highlights how modern lifestyles—especially prolonged sitting and restrictive footwear—contribute to joint stiffness, poor balance, and increased fall risk in older adults. Dr. Amati shares compelling research showing that barefoot shoes reduced falls by 80% in older adults due to improved proprioception. The hosts stress that consistency, not intensity, is key: creating a personalized, sustainable fitness plan with a workout buddy and embracing short, joyful movement sessions can break the cycle of starting and stopping. The episode also touches on the overlooked impact of menopause on health, promoting ZOE’s MennoScale tool to help women track and manage symptoms through nutrition.