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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Oct 30, 2022 • 1h 2min
Episode 55: The "Suck Factor" and Aging Well
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 23, 2022 • 1h 10min
Episode 54: Ordinary Aging v. (Extra)ordinary Aging
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 16, 2022 • 40min
Episode 53: Egging Well
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 9, 2022 • 40min
Episode 52: Fitness Charlatans & Snake Oils
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 2, 2022 • 44min
Episode 51: The Best Exercise for Longevity?
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...
Sep 25, 2022 • 1h 5min
Episode 50: Portals to Health
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 18, 2022 • 59min
Episode 49: From Kidney Donor to Weight Lifter
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 11, 2022 • 1h 4min
Episode 48: Fit Life Forever w/ Chris Hendren
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 4, 2022 • 56min
Episode 47: Overlooked Reasons for Lifting Weights to Age Well.
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...
Aug 28, 2022 • 35min
Episode 46: Yoga and the Brain-Body Connection w/ Will Thomas (Yoga House Miami)
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 ...
