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S3 E42 — Are You Older—or Just Less Practiced?
S3 E42 - Are You Older—or Just Less Practiced?
When a familiar activity becomes harder, the calendar may be only part of the explanation. Jack and Janet Finch explore aging, detraining, reduced exposure, changing habits and lost confidence—and why these influences can overlap. Research on bed rest, supported physical activity and fear-related avoidance helps frame a more useful question: what changed, and what support might help?