In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton kick off season 2 by sharing their thoughts on new year resolutions. The hosts build off the Japanese concept of kaizen and the mantra: “Be your best today; be better tomorrow.” They share their “top 5 things to resolve to do in 2023” to age well.Success Hotline with Dr. Rob Gilbert: (973) 743-4690Send us a text TruDiagnostic epigenetic testingGet a 12% discount using promo code (AGEWELL) and track your pace of aging well.Disclaimer: This post ...
Jan 01, 2023•42 min
Menopause is an important issue for women as they seek to age well. In this episode, we have the pleasure to discuss these concerns with Ann Garnier, founder and CEO of Lisa Health. Lisa Health’s Midday app utilizes artificial intelligence and sensor technology to provide support for menopause and healthy aging. This episode is for the women who are facing (or will face) menopause, but also their supportive partners. Join us as we learn how we can better navigate menopause and how the Midday ...
Dec 25, 2022•56 min
The American College of Sports Medicine promotes that "Exercise is Medicine." The state of Oregon recently became the first state to amend its constitution to declare that health care is a fundamental right (Oregon Measure 111). In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton suggest that exercise is not medicine as medicine (that is our current health care system) favor the treatment on symptoms and seeks to cure disease, whereas exercise seeks to prevent disease and to improve the prognosi...
Dec 18, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Inspired by Michael J. Fox’s declaration of his mission to “don’t fall down”, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss Parkinson’s disease and preventing falls. The hosts discuss on recommendations for diet and exercise for preventing the physical decline and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Building on “Carmine’s Law” (see Episode 19) the roles of strength and posture are discussed in relation to balance and aging well.“After year of multiple broken bones, Michael J. Fox says he has one missi...
Dec 11, 2022•54 min
In this episode, Dr Armstrong and Corbin Bruton comment on the "15 Basic Facts About Building Muscle" and what is important for strength, hypertrophy, and aging 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.speakpipe.com/AgingWellPodcast
Dec 04, 2022•49 min
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 resistance training-mediated hypertrophy or strength gains in resistance-trained young."Send us a t...
Nov 27, 2022•53 min
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 avoid injury or to deal with a current back injury.Article referenced:"Hip Belt Squat: Builds Le...
Nov 20, 2022•42 min
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 Support the showHave questions you want answered and topics you want discussed on the Aging Well ...
Nov 13, 2022•44 min
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.com/AgingWellPodcast
Nov 06, 2022•44 min
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 Impact of Step Recommendations on Body Composition and Physical Activity Patterns in College Freshman ...
Oct 30, 2022•1 hr 2 min
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 aging (extra)ordinary aging. “Definitions of successful ageing: A brief review of a multidi...
Oct 23, 2022•1 hr 10 min
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 Your Grocery Store.""Maybe Drinking Raw Eggs Is Not So Bad."Send us a text Support the showHave q...
Oct 16, 2022•40 min
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 Instagram, are former athletes, or train collegiate/professional athletes. He also adds his twist on...
Oct 09, 2022•40 min
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, of course, but there is more to be consider (e.g., the exercise continuum) regarding exercise for...
Oct 02, 2022•44 min
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 answered and topics you want discussed on the Aging Well Podcast? Send us an email at agingwell.podcast...
Sep 25, 2022•1 hr 5 min
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 information on Kandace and Seraphim Fitness, visit her website.Send us a text Support the showH...
Sep 18, 2022•59 min
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 for the cost of shipping ($5).For more information about Chris, visit her website or con...
Sep 11, 2022•1 hr 4 min
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 a text Support the showHave questions you want answered and topics you want discussed on the...
Sep 04, 2022•56 min
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 finding a greater connection between the brain and the body. Will offers stretching classes that you ...
Aug 28, 2022•35 min
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 decline and we seek to age well.Dr Winningham received his Ph.D. in neuroscience from Baylor Unive...
Aug 21, 2022•1 hr 3 min
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, you will learn why Dr. Armstrong often uses quotation marks when discussing "Tabata."Send us a tex...
Aug 14, 2022•50 min
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 performance in sport and aging. In addition, a variety of core-training exercises are discussed (e.g., plan...
Aug 07, 2022•42 min
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 for aging well.Exercise videos:goblet squatZercher squatfront squatpistol squatBulgarian split squa...
Jul 31, 2022•1 hr 2 min
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 upcoming episode:https://www.speakpipe.com/AgingWellPodcast
Jul 24, 2022•38 min
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 cardiorespiratory fitness, muscle endurance, muscle strength, specificity, progressive overload,...
Jul 17, 2022•1 hr 12 min
"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 Steele, author of the book, Ageless: The New Science of Getting Older Without Gettin Old, the conc...
Jul 10, 2022•1 hr 3 min
"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 having a regular sleep-wake cycle, exercising, and improving our dietary and daily habits. *...
Jul 03, 2022•1 hr 4 min
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.speakpipe.com/AgingWellPodcast
Jun 26, 2022•59 min
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 discussed on the Aging Well Podcast? Send us an email at agingwell.podcast@gmail.com or record yo...
Jun 19, 2022•1 hr 14 min
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.Send us a text Support the showHave questions you want answered and topics you want discussed on the ...
Jun 12, 2022•53 min
