067: Fitness & Getting Older: The 8 Most Common Concerns Men Have About Fitness Longevity in Their 50s, 60s, and Beyond

As we grow older, more concerns pop up about our fitness, health, and longevity. While these are valid concerns and something that we’re all going to confront at some point, they can sometimes be isolating. 

We think we’re the only way having these concerns, and it makes us feel lonely. Well, I’ve been conducting research with Man Flow Yoga Members in their 50s, 60s, and 70s about their fitness concerns as they grow older… 

And you know what? 

80% of the answers were the exact same! 

That’s why I recorded this episode: I want to give you reassurance that you’re not alone. And I want to give you some strategies for quieting these concerns as you grow older. 

In this episode, I reveal… 

• The 8 most common fitness concerns men have in their 50s, 60s, and beyond
• How to address—and conquer—these concerns to improve your longevity
• Simple strategies to leverage as you grow older, so pain doesn’t shatter your lifestyle

And more! 

Want to grow older with less pain and fewer obstacles stopping you from doing activities you love? 

Listen now. 

Show highlights include: 

• The most important exercise modality to maintain your independence as you age (4:47) 
• How to determine if your fitness and nutrition programs are actually effective (6:05) 
• 3 simple questions to ask yourself to find a workout routine that is both sustainable and fun (8:42) 
• The 5 “Healthy Lifestyle Integration” pillars (and how to weave them into your schedule without getting overwhelmed) (9:54) 
• Skipping workouts too often because you lack motivation? Here’s why building discipline instead is your antidote (13:28) 
• How to “jimmy” Parkinson’s Law to accomplish more of your health and fitness goals in less time (17:24) 
• How to establish a habit of daily exercise to boost your longevity (26:35) 
• The 80/20 nutrition guideline for simplifying your diet so much that you barely have to think about it (27:20) 
• The weird way buying a cookbook helps you achieve your fitness goals effortlessly (28:15) 

Related Episodes: 

Overcoming Overwhelm: Strategies for a Better Headspace | Dean Pohlman | Better Man Podcast Ep. 065

How to Hack Your Motivation | Dean Pohlman | Better Man Podcast Ep. 063

Men 40 & Over: Here’s Why You Need To Strength Train | Eric Levitan | Better Man Podcast Ep. 062

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