Dr. Liz Hathaway, UC Foundation Associate Professor in UTC’s Department of Health and Human Performance, joined WGOW 102.3 FM’s Jed and JR Mornings to discuss how aging affects balance and the body’s response to falls. She noted, “When you’re young you bounce, and when you’re old you break,” explaining how vision, vertigo, and nerve issues…
Dr. Liz Hathaway on Jed & JR Mornings talking about working out as we age
UTC Associate Professor of Health and Human Performance Dr. Liz Hathaway joined WGOW’s Jed & JR Mornings to discuss fitness strategies for older adults. She highlighted the benefits of using heart health tracking devices like Fitbit and Whoop, and emphasized safe workout approaches as people age. Hathaway recommended full-body resistance training twice per week, paired…
Dr. Liz Hathaway, Dr. Elizabeth O’Brien, Dr. Rick Dierenfeldt and Tim Gritten on Jed & JR Mornings on the first day of class
On UTC’s first day of classes, WGOW 102.3’s Jed & JR hosted a live “Mornings” broadcast outside the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Library. During this segment, Dr. Liz Hathaway, a member of the Health & Human Performance faculty, discussed her student‑centered teaching. Dr. Rick Dierenfeldt highlighted UTC’s Violence Reduction Initiative, noting its role in significant reductions…