Mikel Izquierdo
@mikelizquierdo_
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Full Professor of Exercise Science | Physical Activity • Exercise Physiology • Biomechanics • Healthy Aging | Public University of Navarra, Navarrabiomed, Spain
Joined May 2015
VIVIFRAIL (2.0): Programa Multicomponente de Ejercicio Físico Individualizado.
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PROYECTO VIVIFRAIL (Descarga las nuevas versiones) Ir a la página de Recursos El proyecto Vivifrail es un programa de Promoción del Ejercicio físico que es referente internacional de intervención...
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💊+🏋️♂️= Medicine. In our latest @TheLancetLongevity paper we argue: 👉 “Exercise prescription is medically indicated, professionally implemented, and clinically monitored.” It’s time to integrate exercise into medication management for older adults. Read here ➡️
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🚨 New in @LancetLongevity: Exercise prescriptions should be treated as first-line therapy in older adults—integrated with medication management to cut polypharmacy, boost function, and reduce adverse drug effects. 💡 Exercise is medicine, not an afterthought. 👉 Read here:
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Prof. Mikel Izquierdo (547+ papers, H-index 116) joins #Oslo2025! 🧓💪 His workshop: “Global Consensus on Exercise Strategies for Healthy Longevity” EU project leader (VIVIFRAIL, DIABFRAIL-LATAM) + WHO collaborator. 📅 Oct 8–10 – Oslo 🔗 Link in bio #OneStepBeyond
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💊+🏋️♂️= Medicine. In our latest @TheLancetLongevity paper we argue: 👉 “Exercise prescription is medically indicated, professionally implemented, and clinically monitored.” It’s time to integrate exercise into medication management for older adults. Read here ➡️
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Hot off the press!!!! 💊+🏋️♂️ = #HealthierAging Our @Lancet HealthyLongevity paper calls for a paradigm shift: 👉 Incorporating exercise into clinical practice alongside medication management ✅ Reduces polypharmacy ✅ Minimises disability ✅ Extends health span 🔗 Free
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🧩 Structured, multidisciplinary framework to integrate #ExerciseIsMedicine into geriatric care. 💊 + 🏋️ = Better outcomes for older adults with multimorbidity & polypharmacy. Published in @Lancet Healthy Longevity, 2025. 🔗 https://t.co/5CsbDigtsq
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🧩 Structured, multidisciplinary framework to integrate #ExerciseIsMedicine into geriatric care. 💊 + 🏋️ = Better outcomes for older adults with multimorbidity & polypharmacy. Published in @Lancet Healthy Longevity, 2025. 🔗 https://t.co/5CsbDigtsq
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Hot off the press!!!! 💊+🏋️♂️ = #HealthierAging Our @Lancet HealthyLongevity paper calls for a paradigm shift: 👉 Incorporating exercise into clinical practice alongside medication management ✅ Reduces polypharmacy ✅ Minimises disability ✅ Extends health span 🔗 Free
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🚨 ¡Ya disponible la 2ª edición del Manual de Atención Integrada para Personas Mayores de @NCDs_PAHO @PAHOemergencies! Una guía clave para profesionales de la salud 👉 evaluación y esquemas de atención centrados en la persona en atención primaria. 📖 https://t.co/Ik7KwTjJuX 🔹
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Mikel Izquierdo, catedrático en Ciencias del Deporte: "La gente cree que la recomendación de 30 min al día de ejercicio de la OMS significa caminar, pero no es así"
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Para mejorar la calidad de vida y reducir el riesgo de enfermedades y mortalidad no sirve solo con salir a andar: conviene realizar una actividad física de intensidad moderada.
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💪 Want to reach 100 in great shape? I’m grateful to be featured in @newscientist sharing insights on why strength, balance & mobility are key for #healthylongevity. 👉 Read here: https://t.co/ktVRc7nyoB 💡 "From middle age onwards, everyone should get serious about working on
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To be truly fit in older age, you need to work on specific aspects of your fitness – and research shows that it’s never too late to reap the benefits
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💪 Want to reach 100 in great shape? I’m grateful to be featured in @newscientist sharing insights on why strength, balance & mobility are key for #healthylongevity. 👉 Read here: https://t.co/ktVRc7nyoB 💡 "From middle age onwards, everyone should get serious about working on
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To be truly fit in older age, you need to work on specific aspects of your fitness – and research shows that it’s never too late to reap the benefits
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🇪🇸 ¿Sabes realmente prescribir ejercicio para mejorar la longevidad saludable en mayores? 🧐 El nuevo Consenso Global te revela cómo hacerlo basado en la mejor evidencia. 📥 Descarga gratis aquí 👉 [ https://t.co/UReL3ehzC1] 🇬🇧 Do you really know how to prescribe exercise for
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👵👴 🆕Consenso sobre #ejercicio físico en adultos mayores: guía para promover salud y manejar enfermedades. Liderado por @mikelizquierdo_ ✅ Dosis personalizadas ✅ Prevención de fragilidad ✅ Mejora de la neurocognición🧠 ¡Ejercicio como medicina! 🆓 https://t.co/I2y2Pomh85
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📢 Reunión de seguimiento de #SENSORFIT4HEART Presentamos nuevos resultados positivos en el desarrollo de una plataforma multiparamétrica para la prescripción y monitorización remota de #ejerciciofísico en pacientes con insuficiencia cardiaca con fracción de eyección preservada
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🚨 Excited to join the SCS 8th Annual Conference in Oslo (Oct 8–10)! I’ll speak in Symp 6: “Global Consensus on Exercise Strategies to Counteract Age-Related Fitness Declines.” 📍 @NIHOslo | 🇳🇴 🔗 https://t.co/gUNQlgtsqu
#SCS2025 #StrengthAndConditioning #ExerciseScience
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