The Over 40 Alpha Podcast

Navigating belly fat loss after 40 isn’t just about exercise; it’s about lifestyle overhaul. The podcast dives into the difference between subcutaneous and visceral fat. It dispels myths about calorie burning and highlights the effectiveness of high-intensity workouts over lengthy cardio. Nutrition plays a crucial role, along with stress management and proper sleep. Discover the importance of committing fully and making drastic dietary changes to see real results. Get ready for a transformative journey to a healthier you!

A strong pelvic floor can help with tight hips, back pain, and erectile dysfunction. As a former professional athlete, I know about the importance of it. But only a few guys realize they even have a pelvic floor. Most men think that women are the only ones with a pelvic floor and that it becomes relevant to them when they give birth. Although guys may have heard about kegel exercises or Pilates to strengthen that area of the body, they don’t believe these exercises apply to them. But I have news for you. That little area between the anus and the scrotum is your pelvic floor. You need to strengthen it to improve your sexual drive, the functionality of your bladder, and your performance when you train at the gym or practice sports.So today, I have a guest that is a pelvic floor expert. She is Jana Danielson, a Pilates certified instructor, studio owner, and Amazon Best Selling Author. She has spent many years now educating and training people to make them aware of their pelvic floor and how strengthening it will improve their well-being exponentially. Besides, she’s the creator of the Cooch Ball, the world’s first patented pelvic floor fitness tool for women. She also has some solutions for men, so you don’t want to miss out on her wisdom.Jana introduced me to a three-minute routine I now do daily to strengthen my pelvic floor. After listening to this episode, I’m sure you’ll start doing it too. “You can be rocking a six-pack. That does not mean that the rest of your core is strong, right? So understand that the pieces of the core, if they are not, you know, functionally working together, part of it can be functional, but part of it can be very dysfunctional.” —Jana DanielsonIn This Episode: Jana Danielson’s backgroundPilates as a tool for healingDefinition and function of the pelvic floorWhat happens when your pelvic floor is weak?Erectile dysfunction and its connection to the pelvic floorThe Gooch Ball and how it can help youWhy do we spend 20 hours a day sitting?Resources mentioned: Gooch Ball - https://goochball.com/Connect with Jana Danielson:The Cooch Ball Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thecoochball/Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/Jana.danielson/Connect with Funk Roberts: Website - https://www.over40alpha.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/funkrobertsfitnessSubscribe and Listen on iTuneshttps://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-over-40-alpha-podcast/id1446632685 Listen to This Episode on Your Favourite Podcast Channelwww.over40alphapodcast.comI want to give a MASSIVE thanks to all who are stepping up and leaving5 star reviews.Your support of the Over 40 Alpha Podcast helps to spread the word and ultimately,change the lives of men all around the world over the age of 40, 50 and 60 that struggle with health and fitnessPlease review and one share at a time.Drop that 5 star review.Get it done - Funk

Billionaires around the world are using stem cell therapy as an antiaging method. Although this therapy is one of the most effective components of regenerative medicine. This will become very popular soon, and today's guest explains all about this topic. Dr. Adeel Khan, a regenerative sports medicine specialist from Canada, will unravel the mysteries of this groundbreaking treatment and revolutionize the way you think about health and fitness.As a scientist and entrepreneur, Dr. Khan is a true trailblazer in stem cell therapy. With his vast expertise, he travels the globe, helping people from all walks of life, including high-profile celebrities and world-class athletes. Yes, even the wealthiest man in Dubai has sought his guidance.In this episode, he covers the basics of stem cells, the development of genetic engineering stem cells, the costs of this type of treatment, and the different available options. Besides, we also talk about the fact that muscle is the organ of longevity and why you need to train with weights to age in the best possible way. Myokines, peptides, alternatives to Botox, and meditation are other groundbreaking topics he discusses. It's time to unleash your true potential and embrace a life filled with vitality and limitless possibilities. Join us on this incredible journey as we redefine what it means to thrive in your forties and beyond.“At a very broad level, just think of a stem cell as a cell that has the ability to grow and divide into something. So it can basically replicate itself, and it can turn into other types of tissue.” —Dr. Adeel KhanIn This Episode: What are stem cells?The four main functions of stem cellsStem cells developed with genetic engineeringWhy is muscle the organ of longevity?What is gym therapy?Nuances in diet and exerciseWhy everyone needs a coachWhat are peptides, and how can they help you?Better alternatives to BotoxWhat you need to stop doing to age betterConnect with Dr. Adeel Khan:Contact info - https://linkin.bio/dr-akhanConnect with Funk Roberts: Website - https://www.over40alpha.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/funkrobertsfitnessSubscribe and Listen on iTuneshttps://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-over-40-alpha-podcast/id1446632685 Listen to This Episode on Your Favourite Podcast Channelwww.over40alphapodcast.com

50 % of men over forty have erectile dysfunction or some type of sexual performance dysfunction. This is massive. This is HUGE. One in two men has this issue. It's unbelievable. It's also unbelievable that this topic is taboo. Men generally don't want to talk about it. But even though we want to keep it under wraps, we need to own the fact that these things are happening to us. Most importantly, we need to learn how to solve them. Today’s guest, Dr. Cory Torgerson, is a leading Canadian plastic surgeon and the developer of The Big Shot, a revolutionary new treatment for erectile dysfunction and penile growth. One of Canada's most respected specialists on men's health and intimacy performance, Dr. Cory Torgerson joins me to talk about erectile dysfunction, how to treat it, and how to be open to listening to information that may feel uncomfortable. You may be silent or in denial, but your wife or girlfriend is already speaking with her friends about your problem. So start doing something to change your reality. Own it, stand up, and listen. This episode is an excellent place to start. “I like to call it ‘sexual performance’ as opposed to ‘erectile dysfunction’ cause it’s kind of a spectrum, isn't it?” —Dr. Cory TorgersonIn This Episode: Statistics and studies about erectile dysfunctionWhy does sexual performance get worse as we age?The influence of porn on sexual performanceLifestyle choices that could cause erectile dysfunctionDo pills help with these problems?Natural therapies that help with sexual performanceRange of men treated by Dr. Cory TorgersonHow did Dr. Cory Torgerson get into this area of expertise?An option for male enhancementResources mentioned: Sovereign Male Clinic - https://sovereignmale.ca/, 59 Hayden St Suite 705, Toronto, ON M4Y 2P2The Big Shot - https://thebigshot.ca/Toronto Hair Transplant Clinic - https://torontohairtransplantclinic.com/Connect with Dr. Cory Torgerson:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drcorytorgerson/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corytorgerson/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/TorgersonCoryLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-cory-torgerson-89053a14/Twitter - https://twitter.com/drtorgersonConnect with Funk Roberts: Website - https://www.over40alpha.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/funkrobertsfitnessSubscribe and Listen on iTuneshttps://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-over-40-alpha-podcast/id1446632685 Listen to This Episode on Your Favourite Podcast Channelwww.over40alphapodcast.com

Building muscle is one of the things we struggle with as we get older. This happens because we start to suffer from sarcopenia, the natural muscle loss due to aging. So if we are not consistently in the gym (or at home) engaging in resistance training or building muscle, we will lose our muscles even faster. Unfortunately, the loss of muscle leads to many illnesses and ailments. Some of them are decreased bone density, elevated risk of falls, and slower recovery times. We need to know how to build muscle the right way, which is why I created Muscle Talks and invited coach Flex Marks to this section of the podcast. Coach Flex Marks really brings a different perspective and out-of-the-box training. When he trains people, he gets them results. In this episode, Flex explains his reverse pyramid training, also known as 5/4/3/2/1 training. IT BLEW ME AWAY when I first heard about it in one of our private Facebook groups. And he’s breaking it down for you today. Get ready to understand the philosophy, principles, and programming behind this shocking training. Flex gives you tips and tricks to start implementing it immediately. Take control of your destiny, one muscle at a time. Tune in now and embrace the extraordinary possibilities that lie ahead!“I’m allowing them to think for themselves a little bit as to what workouts they wanna put in the 5/4/3/2/1.” —Jay “Flex” MarksIn This Episode: How to prioritize weaker muscles first in your trainingThe 5/4/3/2/1 methodDifferent types of strength trainingCombination of increased weight and rest periodsExercising mastery of the movementsThe importance of hiring a certified trainerWhat are the hundred reps?Why do we do the training that we recommend our clients doingHow many days a week for training and how many for resting?Connect with Jay “Flex” Marks:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/flexmarks/Freak Squat Training Program – https://www.freaksquadtraining.comPremium Coaching with Coach Flex - https://www.freaksquadtraining.com/products/Connect with Funk Roberts: Website - https://www.over40alpha.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/funkrobertsfitnessSubscribe and Listen on iTuneshttps://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-over-40-alpha-podcast/id1446632685 Listen to This Episode on Your Favourite Podcast Channelwww.over40alphapodcast.com

If you want to naturally increase your testosterone levels, alcohol is one of the first things you need to cut off. Alcohol increases estrogen, the female hormone. We need to have a little bit of estrogen in our blood, but too much of it causes belly fat storage and man boobs and keeps us counterbalanced. Sleep is essential, too, for the production of testosterone. This hormone is produced in the morning, but deep sleep is crucial. Since alcohol compromises the quality of your sleep, its consumption compromises your testosterone levels.Today’s guest, James Swanwick, is an expert in both alcohol and sleep.James Swanwick is a former SportsCenter anchor on ESPN, CEO and founder of Swanwick Sleep and Alcohol-Free Lifestyle, and host of the podcast Alcohol-Free Lifestyle. His teachings on sleep and alcohol have been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur magazine, and Psychology Today.Swanwick Sleep makes stylish blue light-blocking glasses known as Swannies. These products help people avoid the harmful effects of exposure to blue light and improve their sleep quality.Besides, he’s the author of “The 30 Day No Alcohol Challenge”, a book that helps people let go of alcohol, even if they are only social drinkers, to take their performance from average to the highest level!As you can tell, I had enough reasons to bring James to the show. Tune in to discover amazing hacks you can utilize to quit alcohol for good, improve your sleep and feel even more SuperHuman. “If you’ve got those five pillars (fun, community, accountability, coaching, and skin in the game), you’ll stop drinking. But most people are just tryna use willpower and motivation, and they are stuck in the hamster wheel.” —James Swanwick In This Episode: How did James become an alcohol and sleep expertWhy do you need to do a 30-day challenge but be open to continueThe effects of drinking alcoholHow fast will your health improve if you quit alcohol nowThe 5 components to stop drinkingThe reason why alcohol compromises the quality of your sleepProtective glasses for improving your sleepTips for socializing alcohol-freeConnect with James Swanwick:Alcohol-Free Lifestyle - https://alcoholfreelifestyle.com/Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/alcohol-free-lifestyle/id1518416850Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jamesswanwick/Swanwick Sleep - www.swanwicksleep.com - Discount Code: FUNK to get 10% off in SwanniesWebsite - www.jamesswanwick.comConnect with Funk Roberts: Website - https://www.over40alpha.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/funkrobertsfitnessSubscribe and Listen on iTuneshttps://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-over-40-alpha-podcast/id1446632685 Listen to This Episode on Your Favourite Podcast Channelwww.over40alphapodcast.com

When it comes to our health, we know our destination. We know what we want to accomplish and how we want to feel. But to get there, we first need to know where we stand. According to Justin Roethlingshoefer, knowing our Heart Rate Variability is the KPI that tells us where we are on any given day. Then, the 8 controllables are the instructions we must follow to reach our health destination. When I first heard about Justin, I knew he was a former athlete and an excellent trainer. But that’s not all. He is a performance coach to elite athletes and executives, a bestselling author, and a successful entrepreneur. Justin is the co-founder of the Own It Coaching system and the host of the Sports Science and Recovery Podcast. During this episode, Justin explains in detail the characteristics of the 8 controllables. Besides, he shares actionable items you can implement after discovering your HRV. So listen to what Justin says, write the info down, and then create a plan, implementing or replacing one habit at a time. Don’t sleep on this episode. It was life-changing for me, and it will be life-changing for you. “We’ve been just dropped into this space of mediocrity because we’ve disintegrated the mental, the physical, the spiritual, emotional, experience, condition, that we’re living in here on Earth. And if we can’t harness it back together, we are gonna continue to see the disintegration of our health.” —Justin Roethlingshoefer In This Episode: Justin’s backgroundEarly interest in Heart Rate VariabilityAn integrated and holistic approach to healthThe “fake health” stateDescription of the 8 controllablesProtocols to implement in times of high stressPower of the acronym PREPARERole of wearables in HRVConnect with Justin Roethlingshoefer:Website - https://ownitcoaching.com/about/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/justinroeth/Master Your Wearable in 6 Minutes - https://ownitcoaching4496.ac-page.com/masterin6minutescomConnect with Funk Roberts: Website - https://www.over40alpha.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/funkrobertsfitnessSubscribe and Listen on iTuneshttps://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-over-40-alpha-podcast/id1446632685 Listen to This Episode on Your Favourite Podcast Channelwww.over40alphapodcast.com

Mobility must be a pillar in our workouts. It ensures we stay injury-free, recover from our training sessions, and do not suffer pain. Unfortunately, only a few men pay attention to mobility, and they believe that yoga and pilates are activities that only women perform. Today’s guest, Dr. Eoin Everard, is the creator of Sports Pilates. This practice will help you with mobility as well as stability, flexibility, and motor control. Dr. Eoin Everard is an Irish chartered physiotherapist and Pilates instructor with a Ph.D. in Human Movement. Eion used his background in physio, Pilates, and his own struggles with injury to develop the Sports Pilates program. Besides, he works in a clinic in Ireland that focuses on helping people over 40 and active sporting individuals.With Sports Pilates, you must build endurance, technique, and stability before concentrating on specific body areas. Don’t skip phases, and you will see great results that will also improve your strength training routines. Start now. You won’t regret it. “It takes no more time or effort to do the right type of training as the wrong type of training.” —Dr. Eoin Everard In This Episode: Eoin Everard’s backgroundCreating pilates standing exercisesDifference between yoga and pilatesBenefits of pilates for runnersSpecific characteristics of Sports PilatesThe goal behind looking goodDifferent types of workouts, according to Ancient GreeksHow to try Sport PilatesConnect with Dr. Eoin Everard:Website - https://everardpilates.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EverardPhysioandPilates/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0gFMzTqdEpSKn1_-DewcTAConnect with Funk Roberts: Website - https://www.over40alpha.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/funkrobertsfitnessSubscribe and Listen on iTuneshttps://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-over-40-alpha-podcast/id1446632685 Listen to This Episode on Your Favourite Podcast Channelwww.over40alphapodcast.com

Eating a lot of fiber through vegetables, fruits, and nuts is an excellent component of your gut health. But sometimes, even though you eat balanced meals, you don’t get the fiber you need. So in this episode, we talk about some products that will help you take your health to the next level to get the nutrients you need. This is Part 2 of the episodes dedicated to gut health. In the previous episode, Dr. Chris Damman from Supergut explained the importance of gut health for the digestive system and overall well-being. This week, I have invited Marc Washington, the CEO of Supergut. We dive into what Supergut is, what its products offer to your body, and why all of us should be taking their shakes or bars. When I first heard about Marc’s background, I was blown away by all the incredible things he did. But I won’t tell you about it because I want you to listen to his story from the man himself. I know the supplements world. And when I learned about supplements like the ones offered by Supergut, I got very excited because I could see the passion behind what the company is doing and the focus on the consumer. Optimizing your gut is possible, and today you will learn one of the many ways to do it. “There’s no magic pill, there’s no overnight cure. It’s gotta be a habit. And if you wanna somebody create a habit, you gotta make it so that is it not too far of a stretch.” —Marc WashingtonIn This Episode: Marc Washington’s backgroundMoments that drove Marc to become an entrepreneurSupergut origin storyTypes of products created by SupergutDefinition of functional foodThe secret power of green bananasImpact of taste when establishing a habitWhere to start if you want to try Supergut productsHow having a community can help you to get healthyResources mentioned: Part 1 of Gut Health - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-104-gut-health-part-1-microbiome-with-dr-chris/id1446632685?i=1000606853422Connect with Marc Washington:Supergut - https://linktr.ee/supergut_Connect with Funk Roberts: Website - https://www.over40alpha.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/funkrobertsfitnessSubscribe and Listen on iTuneshttps://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-over-40-alpha-podcast/id1446632685 Listen to This Episode on Your Favourite Podcast Channelwww.over40alphapodcast.com

Gut health is a significant issue in a lot of men. Myself included. In fact, I have to strive to optimize my microbiome. Even though I’m doing a lot to be healthy, there’s still more to be done. So in order to get some help, I have a special guest that will teach us about gut health and how to keep our immune system balanced. He’s Dr. Chris Damman.Dr. Chris Damman is a practicing gastroenterologist who also works as a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Washington. Furthermore, he is the Chief Medical & Scientific Officer at Supergut, a company developing functional foods that harness the microbiome to transform health. His areas of expertise include nutrition, metabolic health, and also prebiotics. In truth, it is an honor to have him as a guest on the podcast. It is most important to learn about digestive health, the gut, and why we need to focus on them. As a matter of fact, we need to take action on it. But we can’t take action until we have enough knowledge and confidence to do so. Without a doubt, this episode will inspire you to take action right away. Not all at once, but little by little. Start by changing the type of foods you eat, exercising 3 to 4 days a week, and getting more outside. Both your gut and your mental health will thank you. “Mental health is such an underserved topic within medicine and general health. And we don’t often realize just how profoundly our food and our microbes and our gut are impacting our brain.” —Dr. Chris Damman In This Episode: Definition of microbiomeImportance of butyrateThe connection between butyrate and metabolismFunctions of the mitochondriaWhy fiber has a positive effect on the gutCombination of supplements and whole foodsRole of community in our healthPrebiotics and probioticsWhere to start if you want to get healthierConnect with Dr Chris Damman:Supergut - https://linktr.ee/supergut_Faculty website – https://gastro.uw.edu/faculty/christopher-j-damman-md-maConnect with Funk Roberts: Website - https://www.over40alpha.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/funkrobertsfitnessSubscribe and Listen on iTuneshttps://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-over-40-alpha-podcast/id1446632685 Listen to This Episode on Your Favourite Podcast Channelwww.over40alphapodcast.com