Navigating the Health Information Maze

In the age of information, we are constantly inundated with advice about health and fitness. It seems like every day there’s a new diet trend, a revolutionary exercise routine, or a must-have supplement. This relentless stream of advice can leave many of us feeling lost and unsure of where to start. But what if I…

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Turn Back Your Biological Clock with Chris Mirable

I’m thrilled to share my latest podcast episode where I interview biohacker Chris Mirable, who is literally aging in reverse – he’s aging 31% slower than normal. How? Through science-backed lifestyle tweaks and longevity hacks that are available to us all. Chris shares his personal story of motivation. After surviving a brain tumor at 16…

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Coach’s Corner – Embracing Gratitude for Lifelong Wellness

Welcome back, friends! I hope all my American listeners enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving. I wanted to do a special solo “Coach’s Corner” episode today focusing on gratitude and how it impacts our health as we age.  I’ve actually covered gratitude in a few past episodes that are worth mentioning again: – Back in March 2021,…

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Should You Use a Lifting Belt?

Hey over 50 friends! Coach Kevin here with some tips on whether you should use a lifting belt for exercises like deadlifts and squats.  As a fitness coach, I’m often asked if wearing a belt is necessary or safe for these compound lifts. The short answer is that it depends on your experience level and…

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Coach’s Corner – The Over 50 Guide to Beginning Strength Training

In this week’s Coach’s Corner, I’m talking all about getting started with strength training after 50.  I began this episode by discussing why strength training is so important as we age. Building muscle helps optimize our metabolism, protects us against injury, extends our life expectancy, and makes us “harder to kill” as Mark Rippetoe likes…

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Finding Peace and Purpose Through Gratitude with Dr. Greg Hammer

I’m thrilled to share my recent conversation with Dr. Greg Hammer. Dr. Hammer is a pediatric anesthesiologist and professor at Stanford who has become a leading expert on burnout, wellness, and happiness practices.  In this inspiring discussion, we covered a lot of ground on how we can overcome negativity bias and chronic stress to live…

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Coach’s Corner – Rethinking How We Measure Health

Welcome back to another episode of the Coach’s Corner on the Over 50 Health and Wellness Podcast. In today’s solo episode, I want to take a deeper look at the “healthy at any size” movement that’s becoming so popular today.  I’ll start by saying that there’s no place for fat-shaming or judging people by their…

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