Dr Vonda Wright | Forget Ageing Gracefully. Build a Body That Lasts

Orthopaedic surgeon & longevity expert, Dr Vonda Wright, joins Georgie Ainslie to challenge how we think about getting older and explain why building strength is an investment in our future freedom. From lifting her grandson into a tree to preparing for a three-day endurance event in Utah, Vonda has a clear motivation: staying capable of doing the things she loves. She shares how she approaches training, why runners need strength work too, and why losing weight shouldn’t mean losing sight of muscle. Plus, why looking after your health deserves a place in your working diary and why Vonda would rather take her cue from Dylan Thomas than quietly accept decline. Less grace. More rage.

In this episode:

• Ageing powerfully and protecting your independence

• Vonda’s five foundations for a healthier life

• Strength training, endurance and finding the right balance

• Weight-loss medication and the importance of preserving muscle

• Menopause, hormones and changes in physical performance

• Why your best workout time depends on you

• Social connection and the people you grow older alongside

• Making your own health a priority

This conversation is for general information and is not personalised medical advice. Speak to a qualified healthcare professional about symptoms, treatment or changes to your exercise programme.

The Performance People podcast, in partnership with J.P. Morgan Private Bank.