Flywheel Gains, Rebuilding Strength When You Can’t Stand, and a NAD+ Boost for Aging

Adaptive training and next-gen longevity tools are changing how we age and recover.

1. Flywheel Resistance Training Turbocharges Change of Direction

A new systematic review in PubMed found that flywheel resistance training (FRT) significantly boosts change of direction (CoD) performance in adult team sport athletes, especially with longer duration (>8 weeks) and less frequent sessions (<2/week). The improvements are likely due to enhanced eccentric strength and braking power.

For athletes looking for agility and quickness, FRT is a time-efficient and powerful tool—not just for the young, but for adults keen to stay sharp on the field or court.

Smart eccentric loading with flywheels builds resilience and real-world athleticism. Consistency and duration trump piling on sessions.

🔗 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/42065176

2. Staying Active When You Can’t Get Up: Solutions for Temporarily Non-Ambulant Older Adults

A new scoping review in PubMed cataloged effective physical activity options for older adults who are temporarily non-ambulant. Interventions like wheelchair mobilization, seated strength training, and neuromuscular electrical stimulation helped preserve muscle, power, and confidence—even reducing fear of falling.

Injury or illness shouldn’t spell decline. Staying active—even from a chair or bed—protects muscle and function, essential for recovery and independence.

Never underestimate seated movement or passive exercise—adapt and keep moving, no matter your circumstance.

🔗 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/42064445

3. NAD+ Support Supplement: A Promising Boost Against Aging?

A new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study (medRxiv) tested a novel NAD+ supplement and reported increased NAD+ levels, better well-being, and fewer aging symptoms in participants.

NAD+ declines with age and underpins cellular energy and healthy aging. Early findings on safe supplementation could signal a new tool for longevity if confirmed.

Intriguing, but the details matter. Until peer-reviewed data are available, focus on proven NAD+ boosters—exercise and quality sleep—while keeping watch for more robust supplement evidence.

🔗 https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.05.14.25327611