The Aging Well Podcast
Jeff Armstrong
The "Aging Well Podcast" is about, well...aging. It's for people of all ages who are interested in aging successfully. The topics include the Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, and Social dimensions of wellness as they relate to living as well and as long as possible, as well as the financial, legal, and housing questions that everyone has about aging well. Do you have a question you want answered or topic you want discussed on the "Aging Well Podcast"? Send us an email to agingwell.podcast@gmail.com or record your question for us to use in an upcoming episode at following link: Record a message
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Mar 12, 2023 • 41min
Episode 75: What ChatGPT Says About Aging Well.
According to ChatGPT:,"the idea of aging well is to maintain a high quality life as one grows older, to avoid or manage age-related health problems, and to continue to engage in activities that bring joy and fulfillment."In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton ask AI software, ChatGPT, "What is Aging Well?" and "What are the seven (ten) most important things for aging well?" Not surprising, the answers aren't to far off from what we have been discussing here on the Aging Well P...
Mar 5, 2023 • 46min
Episode 74: Aging is a Bio-Mechanical-Psycho-Social Construct.
The host of ZDoggMD, Dr. Zubin Damania and his frequent guest, psychologist Dr. Rachel Zoffness, often us the phrase "bio-psycho-social" when discussing the medical treatment of disease. Dr. Armstrong, as an exercise physiologist, prefers the phrase: "bio-mechanical-psycho-social." In this episode he is joined by co-host Corbin Bruton to discuss this construct and well-centered fitness (Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, and Social wellness) for...aging well.Send us a text Tr...
Feb 26, 2023 • 44min
Episode 73: Why You Aren't Aging Well.
It can be said that "excuses are the enemy." In this episode, Dr Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss common excuses why people don't... age well.Send us a text TruDiagnostic epigenetic testingGet a 12% discount using promo code (AGEWELL) and track your pace of aging well.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showHave questions you want answered and topics you want discussed on the Aging Well Podca...
Feb 19, 2023 • 1h 40min
Episode 72: 12-Week Transformation at West Coast Strength w/ Alex Whitaker (2023)
In this episode, Dr. Armstrong is joined by Alex Whitaker, a former student and owner of West Coast Strength in West Salem, Oregon, for the annual 12-Week Transformation Challenge to discuss training and nutrition for health and wellness, body composition, performance, and... aging well.Find Alex Whitaker and West Coast Strength at:West Coast Strength290 Moyer Lane NW Salem, OR 97304(971) 599-5704https://wcstrength.com/personnel/alex-whitaker/Send us a text TruDiagnostic epigenetic testingGet...
Feb 19, 2023 • 51min
Episode 71: Squats--The Exercise Every Senior (Everyone) Should Do (?)
Bob and Brad, the self-proclaimed "most famous physical therapists on the Internet", suggest that the squat is "The Most Important Exercise for Seniors to Master." An opinion piece on BOXROX.com, however, tells us to "Stop Squatting Now." Confused? In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss why the squat is, indeed the most important exercise for anyone to master and the pros and cons of the four exercises suggested by BOXROX.com--as well as our thoughts on the variations o...
Feb 12, 2023 • 35min
Episode 70: Should You Avoid These Exercises to Age Well?
A recent article, 5 Exercises Men Should Avoid To Regain Muscle, Expert Says, suggests that men (and we would infer women, too) should avoid the following if they want to build muscle:1. Cardio.2. Isolation Exercises.3. Hot Yoga.4. One-Rep Max.5. Lifting Light Weights at Higher Reps.In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton unpack, refute, and discuss these propositions and share their thoughts on what these mean for regaining and retaining muscle and... aging well.Send us a text TruDi...
Feb 5, 2023 • 36min
Episode 69: Creatine for Aging Well?
A recent Testosterone Nation article suggests that Creatine Deficiency is Real. Is creatine a supplement for athletes and body builders or is it also a consideration for those of us who want to age well. Recent research (see a sampling below) suggests that creatine is a "conditionally essential nutrient" that warrants consideration for all.In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss the benefits of creatine supplementation, creatine deficiency, who should take creatine, and...
Jan 29, 2023 • 60min
Episode 68: Alcohol and Aging Well.
Listener, Jodie K. wrote:“I’m curious as to why your recommendations for aging well don’t include reducing and or eliminating alcohol. So many people increase their consumption or frequency of drinking as they age- with children grown, and or in retirement, and sleep challenges, people tend to drink increased amounts of wine which interrupts sleep cycles, provides empty calories and sugar, and alcohol has been shown to be a carcinogen… people need to learn how to enjoy themselves without alco...
Jan 22, 2023 • 29min
Episode 67: Managing Back Pain for Active Professionals w/ Andi Clancy, DPT
In this episode, Corbin Bruton and Dr. Armstrong are joined by physical therapist, Dr. Andi Clancy. Dr. Clancy is a former student of Dr. Armstrong and host of the Facebook Community: "Active Professionals with Back Pain."Three myths about back pain include:1. Herniated discs require back surgery.2. Lifting heavy is bad.3. Rest is best.We discuss these as well as the role of strength training, core exercises, and functional activities for a healthy back and... aging well.Find Dr. Clancy:Faceb...
Jan 15, 2023 • 45min
Episode 66: The 3-second workout?
Do you even lift? Lowering weights may be faster route to muscle growth.Recent studies (see below) suggest that there may be some benefit to performing just a few eccentric contractions daily to improve strength. What does this mean for the aging population? In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss the role of the eccentric contraction in muscle strength, muscle hypertrophy, and offsetting age-related sarcopenia. Specifically, we discuss these studies and how they apply to… ag...
