The Aging Well Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton consider the questions of how much weight and how many repetitions one should perform when weight lifting for aging well. Reference articles:"The Science Behind Light v. Heavy Weights for Muscle Growth""Resistance exercise load does not determine training-mediated hypertrophic gains in young men.""Neither load nor systemic hormones determine resista...

The Aging Well Podcast considers the squat one of the "basic 5" foundational exercises for strength and muscle hypertrophy, but what does one do if they have a back injury? Additionally, how does one prevent back injury while squatting? In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss the squat. Specifically, they discuss the variations of the squat--including squatting with a hip belt--to...

Should you be doing cardio or weight training at the gym to age well. Are you wasting your time at the gym doing the wrong exercises. In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton share an article by Mark Rippetoe of Starting Strength ("Are You Wasting Your Time in the Gym?") and share their thoughts on how "Weight Lifting in Old Age Does More Than Just Keep Your Muscles Strong."Send us a text...

In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss "5 Things Older Men With Busy Lives Must Understand To Finally See The RESULTS They Want."Send us a text Support the showHave questions you want answered and topics you want discussed on the Aging Well Podcast? Send us an email at agingwell.podcast@gmail.com or record your question for us to use in an upcoming episode:https://www.speakpipe.c...

This episode is about the "Suck Factor." This is a concept (made up by the hosts, of course) relating to the relative exertion and effectiveness of the exercise session. Specifically, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton explore the effectiveness of 10,000 steps a day versus high-intensity for fat loss. The following articles are considered:Does walking 10,000 steps a day help your lose weight? The Imp...

Successful aging is often defined as not getting sick, maintaining a level of cognitive function, and being active. As we age, we undergo physiological and psychosocial changes that determine whether we are healthy aging, active aging, and/or productive aging—that is, aging well. In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss our thoughts on successful aging—moreover, what makes ordinary...

Eggs may not be as bad as we have been led to believe. This episode is about eggs. Dr. Armstrong and Corbin discuss some of the latest information on eggs and how eating more whole eggs can help one age well. Downing raw eggs like Rocky may also not be as bad as we think. Listen and learn why. For more about the benefits of eggs, check out:"10 Things You Don't Know About Eggs.""The Best Protein in...

In this episode, Dr. Armstrong discusses the often-asked questions of “How do you find a good trainer?” and “How do you spot snake oil and charlatans in fitness?”. Both are excellent questions and warrant consideration. Dr. Armstrong discusses his thoughts on the qualities of good trainers and why trainers are not necessarily good trainers just because they have great bodies, do “cool stuff” on In...

In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton review an article from Eat This, Not That! titled: "The Best Workout To Slow Aging and Promote Longevity, Science Reveals." They consider the benefits of aerobic exercise--specifically, high-intensity interval training--for slowing the aging process and weigh-in on the "best for" claims of the article and the supporting science. HIIT is beneficial,...

Fifty episodes!! To celebrate this milestone, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton revisit the first 49 episodes and share some of their favorites and what they have learned from their guests. If you have missed some of the episodes, let this be a guide for you to determine the episodes you need to download and travel your path to aging well. Send us a text Support the showHave questions you want answe...

In this episode, Dr. Armstrong is joined by a former student and owner of Seraphim, Oregon, Kandace White, and her client, Sue. Sue is a 58-year-old kidney donor who began training with Kandace as prehabilitation in preparation for her surgery. The pair discuss their experience, Sue's new passion for "the bar" and desire to now train for powerlifting, and their thoughts on aging well. For more inf...

Chris Hendren is a personal trainer in Colorado Springs, Colorado, a functional aging specialist, a one-time triathlete, an NPC bikini athlete, and author of Fit Life Forever. Chris and Dr. Armstrong discuss her experiences as a 61-year-old physique athlete, functional fitness training for aging adults, hormones and training philosophies for aging well. Listeners can purchase Fit Living Forever fo...

On the Aging Well Podcast, we often suggest the importance of strength training for aging well. In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton elaborate on a recent article from T-Nation that discusses "5 Overlooked Reasons to Lift Weights." Lifting weights aren't just for the young, and it is never too late to start. Listen and learn why you should consider weight training to age well. Send us...

In this episode, I am joined by Will Thomas. Will and his wife, Mary Margaret, are the owners of Yoga House Miami and happyjointsclub.com have been stretching teachers since 2007. We discuss the differences between yoga and stretching and how yoga can fit into our physical fitness and programming for aging well. Will’s approach takes yoga beyond the mastering of poses and simple stretching to find...

In this episode, Dr. Armstrong is joined by Dr. Rob Winningham to discuss memory and cognitive function with aging. Like with physical performance it is suggested that we “choose out parents wisely.” In addition to what we inherit from our parents, we discuss the role of epigenetics and the things that we can do (e.g., diet, exercise, brain games, etc.) to prevent or delay dementia and cognitive d...

On the Aging Well Podcast, we often mention the "exercise continuum." In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss low-intensity steady-state exercise (LISS), interval training, fartlek training, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), high-intensity interval resistance training (HIIRT), and how and why to incorporate these in your exercise program for successful aging. In addition, y...

When many people talk about "core training" they often go to crunches and 6-pack abs. In this episode, Dr Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss the core and how to effectively and efficiently train the core for performance and aging well. Discussed are the "spiral line", the role of stabilization, rotation, flexion, extension, and multi-directional acceleration/deceleration in agility and performanc...

We often discuss the "basic 5" resistance training exercises (squat, deadlift, bench press, row, and overhead press) for basic hypertrophy and strength. In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss variations of the squat--variations including goblet squats, Zercher squats, front squats, etc. (several variations are linked below). Each has a place in one's pursuit of muscle strength fo...

In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss the basics of hypertrophy, muscle memory, mTOR, and the importance of strength training for growing and maintaining muscle. Send us a text Support the showHave questions you want answered and topics you want discussed on the Aging Well Podcast? Send us an email at agingwell.podcast@gmail.com or record your question for us to use in an upcomi...

In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton critique a collection of articles from LiveStrong.com that discuss: The 9 Best Exercises to Do With 10-Pound DumbbellsThe Best Exercises to Do With 5-Pound DumbbellsAll You Need for an Effective Workout Is a 10-Pound WeightIs a 10-pound dumbbell all you really need to build muscle and get strong? To answer this, we address the concepts of cardioresp...

"Negligible senescence" is to age well--perhaps, better than well (by ordinary standards). For most, aging is marked by physical changes, declining function and independence, and increased risk of disease, disability, and death. But what if aging could be slowed or even reversed? In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss the video, "Getting Older Without Getting Old," by Dr. Andrew...

"Sleep is essential to every process in the body, affecting our physical and mental functioning the next day, our ability to fight disease and develop immunity, and our metabolism and chronic disease risk."--Erica Jansen*In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss the importance of sleep, how we can improve our sleep, and how we can affect our performance--physically and mentally--by...

In this episode, Corbin Bruton and Dr. Armstrong discuss why weight training or resistance training is an important activity for those who want to age well. Send us a text Support the showHave questions you want answered and topics you want discussed on the Aging Well Podcast? Send us an email at agingwell.podcast@gmail.com or record your question for us to use in an upcoming episode:https://www.s...

In this episode, Corbin Bruton and Dr. Armstrong discuss the results of the AARP-National Geographic "Second Half of Life Study" presented in the June 2022 issue of the AARP Bulletin. Join us as we consider the survey responses, how health is defined, and how it is being redefined across a cross-section of society. Send us a text Support the showHave questions you want answered and topics you want...

Many listeners might be trying to manage a healthy body composition and be confused by the options that are out there. One trend that is growing in popularity is intermittent fasting. In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss the pros and cons of intermittent fasting, the benefits, the science, and who should consider this dietary practice--especially with regard to, well, aging. Se...