Why Toe Raises Alone Aren’t Enough — A Smarter Approach for Healthy Aging | Ep. 350

In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and co-host Corbin Bruton examine a popular YouTube recommendation that touts toe raises as a “surgeon-approved” exercise for strength, balance and longevity after 60. We’ll explore why toe raises alone may be over-emphasized, where the science suggests limitations (in the context of aging, muscle-tendon units, balance and functional movement), and what a more comprehensive, evidence-based lower-leg and foot protocol looks like for older adults. We’ll cover the “why it matters,” “what the science says,” and “what you can do instead” — offering practical, safe, and actionable guidance to age well.

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