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The Aging Well Podcast
The Aging Well Podcast explores what it truly means to live well. Hosted by Dr. W. Jeffrey Armstrong, a PhD exercise physiologist, the show goes beyond traditional conversations about longevity to explore the science and philosophy of human flourishing. Through engaging conversations with experts, we examine the Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, and Social dimensions of well-being. Whether discussing exercise, nutrition, sleep, Purpose, resilience, relationships, or healthy aging…
Episodes
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Episode 63: Menopause and Aging Well (with Ann Garnier, CEO of Lisa Health)
Menopause is an important issue for women as they seek to age well. In this episode, we have the pleasure to discuss these concerns with Ann Garnier, founder…
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Episode 62: Exercise is NOT Medicine
The American College of Sports Medicine promotes that "Exercise is Medicine." The state of Oregon recently became the first state to amend its constitution to…
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Episode 61: Age Well (and Prevent Falls) with Parkinson’s Disease
Inspired by Michael J. Fox’s declaration of his mission to “don’t fall down”, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss Parkinson’s disease and preventing falls…
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Episode 60: Facts about Building Muscle to Age Well.
In this episode, Dr Armstrong and Corbin Bruton comment on the "15 Basic Facts About Building Muscle" and what is important for strength, hypertrophy, and…
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Episode 59: Light or Heavy Weights for Aging Well?
In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton consider the questions of how much weight and how many repetitions one should perform when weight lifting for…
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Episode 58: Squatting to Have a Back That Ages Well
The Aging Well Podcast considers the squat one of the "basic 5" foundational exercises for strength and muscle hypertrophy, but what does one do if they have a…
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Episode 57: Are You Wasting Your Time at the Gym?
Should you be doing cardio or weight training at the gym to age well. Are you wasting your time at the gym doing the wrong exercises. In this episode, Dr…
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Episode 56: What Men (and Women) Need To Understand to Get The Fitness Results They Want
In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss "5 Things Older Men With Busy Lives Must Understand To Finally See The RESULTS They Want."Send us a…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Episode 45: Memory & Brain Training for Aging Well w/ Dr. Rob Winningham
In this episode, Dr. Armstrong is joined by Dr. Rob Winningham to discuss memory and cognitive function with aging. Like with physical performance it is…
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Episode 44: What are HIIT and HIIRT and How Can They Help You Age Well?
On the Aging Well Podcast, we often mention the "exercise continuum." In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss low-intensity steady-state…
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Episode 43: How to Approach Core Training for Performance and Aging Well.
When many people talk about "core training" they often go to crunches and 6-pack abs. In this episode, Dr Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss the core and how…
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Episode 42: Variations of the Squat for Strength, Hypertrophy, and Aging Well.
We often discuss the "basic 5" resistance training exercises (squat, deadlift, bench press, row, and overhead press) for basic hypertrophy and strength. In…
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Episode 41: What You Should Know About the Physiology of Growing Muscle (In More Simple Terms).
In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss the basics of hypertrophy, muscle memory, mTOR, and the importance of strength training for growing…
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Episode 40: Is a 10-pound Dumbbell All You Really Need for an Effective Workout?
In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton critique a collection of articles from LiveStrong.com that discuss: The 9 Best Exercises to Do With 10-Pound…
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Episode 39: Ageless? Aging prevention, treatment, or cure?
"Negligible senescence" is to age well--perhaps, better than well (by ordinary standards). For most, aging is marked by physical changes, declining function…
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Episode 38: Sleep well. Age well.
"Sleep is essential to every process in the body, affecting our physical and mental functioning the next day, our ability to fight disease and develop…
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Episode 37: Get Stronger to Live longer.
In this episode, Corbin Bruton and Dr. Armstrong discuss why weight training or resistance training is an important activity for those who want to age well…
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Episode 36: Redefining Health??
In this episode, Corbin Bruton and Dr. Armstrong discuss the results of the AARP-National Geographic "Second Half of Life Study" presented in the June 2022…
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Episode 35: Who Should Consider Intermittent Fasting?
Many listeners might be trying to manage a healthy body composition and be confused by the options that are out there. One trend that is growing in popularity…
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Episode 34: The Mediterranean Diet & Dementia
In this episode, Dr, Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss the role of the Mediterranean diet in affecting cognitive decline and the risk of dementia.Send us a…
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Episode 33: Aging Well in Retirement w/John McGuire
In this episode, Dr. Armstrong is joined by his friend John McGuire to discuss how we can feel and be productive in retirement.Send us a text Support the…
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Episode 32-Hybrid Living
In episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton consider the relationship between driving a hybrid electric vehicle and aging well. Hybrid Living is a model for…
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Episode 31: The Simplicity of Fitness in Practice
In this episode, Dr. Armstrong discusses the basics of an exercise program--the components of fitness, the principles of adaptation, etc. When it comes to…
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Episode 30: Lifestyle, Longevity, and Dementia
According to a recent article from MedpageToday: “A healthy lifestyle was tied to a longer life but the extra years did not mean more time living with…
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Episode 29: What needs to change in your exercise(?)
It is not uncommon to see articles suggesting that your exercise changed when you hit 40 and 50 years of age. In this episode, Dr Armstrong and Corbin Bruton…
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Episode 28: The Art and Science of Exercise w/ Sandi Griffin
In this episode, we share a keynote presentation Dr. Armstrong gave on April 14, 2022 to the participants in Sandi Griffin Fitness's 12-week Challenge. Join us…
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Episode 27: Fall Prevention and Core Control w/ the residents at Dallas Retirement Village
In this episode, I visit the residents of the Dallas Retirement Village in Dallas, Oregon (Thank you, Tiffany Garcia) to speak about Fall Prevention & Core…
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Episode 26: We Age Because We Stop Exercising
“We don’t stop exercising because we grow old. We grow old because we stop exercising.—Kenneth Cooper In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin Bruton…
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Episode 25: Energy Follows Thoughts
Willie Nelson turns 89 on April 29th. He releases a new album titled A Beautiful Time the same day. A song on that album, “Energy Follows Thought,” is the…
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Episode 24: Mitochondrial Disease and Health w/ Dr. Philip Yeske
When mitochondria cannot convert food and oxygen into life-sustaining energy, cell injury and even cell death follow. When this process is repeated throughout…
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Episode 23: Seniors Are Eating Junkier Diets
In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss the article, "America's Seniors Eating Junkier Diets," and the role of a healthy diet in aging…
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Episode 22: Successful Aging Through Failure w/ Jim Harshaw, Jr.
Dr. Jeff Armstrong is joined by Jim Harshaw, Jr., host of the Success Through Failure podcast, successful businessman, personal performance coach, Reveal Your…
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Episode 20: The Impact of Food on Life Expectancy
It this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss the following paper:Fadnes, L. T., Økland, J.-M., Haaland , Ø. A., & Johansson, K. A. (2022)…
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Episode 21: Aging Well Post-Pandemic
In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong talks about the role of healthy body composition, physical activity, exercise, diet, and other considerations in…
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Episode 19: Successful Aging and Fitness w/ Carmine Arpaia
In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong visits with Carmine Arpaia, Fitness Director at a continuing care retirement community in eastern Long Island. Among the…
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Episode 18: Walking and Aging
In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss the benefits and limitations to walking for health, performance, and aging well.Send us a text…
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Episode 17: 12-week Transformation at West Coast Strength w/ Alex Whitaker
In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong joins Alex Whitaker--a former student in Exercise Science and owner of West Coast Strength in West Salem, Oregon--in a…
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Episode 16: Alcohol and Aging Well
In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss alcohol and exercise; the pros and cons for aging well.Send us a text Support the showHave…
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Episode 14: The State of Health Care
One-on-one with Dr. Jeff Armstrong as he shares his thoughts on health care--or, rather, sick care--and proposes a change in focus toward health promotion. A…
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Episode 15: Aging Well Financially w/ Todd Youngdahl
Being prepared financially is a critical consideration in aging well, In this episode , Dr. Jeff Armstrong is joined by Todd Youngdahl, managing partner and…
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Episode 12: Dementia & Exercise
In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss dementia and the role of exercise in the reduction of risk as one ages well.Send us a text…
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Episode 13: The Hedonic Treadmill--Our Happiness Setpoint
One-on-one with Dr. Jeff Armstrong as he shares his thoughts on happiness and the Hedonic Treadmill. The hedonic treadmill is not new type exercise equipment…
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Episode 10: 5x5 and Beginning Strength Training
In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss the 5x5 program for beginning weight lifters, squatting techniques and general weightlifting…
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Episode 11: Find Out Where They're Falling In
"We need to stop just pulling people out of the river. We need to go upstream and find out why they are falling in."--Desmond TutuIn this micro-pod, Dr. Jeff…
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Episode 9: Chiropractic Care w/ Dr. Marcus Dunn
In today's episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong visits with friend and chiropractor, Dr. Marcus Dunn. Dr. Dunn practices in Charlotte, NC. He shares with us his…
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Episode 8: Fitness w/ Sandi Griffin
In today's episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong is joined by Sandi Griffin--mother, bodybuilder, and fitness coach. She shares her fitness journey and discusses…
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Episode 7: Dealing with Stress & Anxiety
Stress and anxiety have been significantly elevated over the last couple of years. Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin Bruton open up about their personal…
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Episode 1: Introduction
Jeff Armstrong (Ph. D., Exercise Physiology) and cohost, Corbin Bruton, discuss their aspirations for the "Aging Well Podcast." The goal of this podcast is to…
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Episode 2: Opportunity Costs--Finding Time for Fitness
In this fast-paced world, making time for exercise and healthy behavior can be difficult. Join Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton as they discuss managing the…
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Episode 3: Adding CRAZY VALUE to Your Life--w/ Coyte Cooper, Ph.D.
Dr. Coyte Cooper (author, coach, inspirational speaker, father, and former university professor) joins Dr. Armstrong to talk about the growth mindset in aging…