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Growing Younger - Health & Fitness Podcast for Over 40's
In this podcast designed for people 40+ you will discover:- How to effective lose and keep excess weight off after 40 (without harsh dieting!)- Top science-based tips on boosting muscles strength and reversing age-related muscle decline- Skyrocket your energy levels- How you can exercise and still get fit even if you have an existing injury- Time-tested ways to amplify your stamina after 40 so you can keep up with your kids and grand-kids - Proven formula for future-proofing your body and health for decades to come- Success strategies to re-gain the lost confidence and be proud of your body again!Let us show you a way from frustration and fear to radiant health and confidence in tomorrow!
Episodes
59 episodes
NEW RESEARCH: Why 9 out of 10 people fail in a regular gym in under 3 months
A new piece of research came out earlier this year and pointed a finger at the fact we already knew. That is... The majority of people in a traditional gym environment fail... or stop coming after the first few weeks.But the rate of ...
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Season 2
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Episode 59
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9:28
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How much strength training you need to see meaningful results
In this episode we briefly talk about a new study that looked at exactly how much strength training you need in order for you to get noticeable improvement in muscle strength.You see, too many people mistakenly think that they need to hit t...
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Season 2
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Episode 58
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8:53
Can you do all your workouts only on weekends?
These days many people have hectic, busy lifestyles. A lot of people that we speak to struggle to fit in gym workouts during the week. So their only option is to jam all of their exercise efforts into their weekends.In this podcast episode ...
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Season 2
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Episode 57
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4:47
Are you about to enter 1 of the 2 accelerated aging life phases? [Ep.56]
Turns out the aging process is not gradual and uniform they way we assume it to be. According to the latest study from the Stanford University there are 2 distinct aging "spurts" or spikes during your lifetime that age you a lot quicker. <...
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Season 2
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Episode 56
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6:45
Are DIET soft drinks safe for you?
In today's podcast we explore the evidence behind the question of whether diet (zero-sugar) sodas or diet soft drinks are actually safe for you?Many people use diet drinks as a safer alternative to sugar-loaded fizzy drinks in an attempt to...
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Season 2
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Episode 55
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6:42
5 ways to get motivated to exercise after 40
Do you get days when you cannot find motivation to exercise? Sometimes you are looking for any excuse to skip the workout. Sometimes you just feel plain lazy...We know that in order to get results, to get to your desired goals... consis...
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Season 2
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Episode 54
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12:08
What changes I noticed in my gym training since I turned 40
In this episode I share my own experience with strength and gym training. You see, it's a common belief that when you turn 40 everything turns into custard, your body refuses to co-operate and basically starts falling apart. There is g...
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Season 2
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Episode 53
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11:56
One research-proven way to fire up your metabolism
Metabolism... so many people give it as an excuse for not managing to shed those excess kilos. Everyone seems to want to speed up their metabolism.Problem is many popular ways of speeding up metabolism are either a complete hoax or at b...
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Season 2
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Episode 52
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11:45
Benefits of exercise for your cognitive/brain health
Most people are well aware of the multiple benefits of physical exercise for your physical health. Lower blood pressure, reduced excess body weight, decreased cholesterol, improved sleep, higher energy levels... the list goes on.Ho...
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Season 2
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Episode 51
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11:27
Gout. What is gout? Who is at risk? How to get relief?
Today we are going to talk about gout. In my experience many people who have gout don't fully understand the condition and how to manage it effectively.That's why we are going to discuss this condition today and I will explain exact...
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Season 2
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Episode 50
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8:27
5 top dangerous weight-loss myths [Ep.49]
Today we are going to talk about 5 common weight-loss myth that cause false hope and consequently frustration among many people wishing to lose weight.Some of them are so entrenched into what we take for unquestionable truth as a societ...
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Season 2
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Episode 49
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13:34
Most common cause of back pain in 50's and how to adjust your exercise routine to avoid aggravation
Today we are going to deep-dive into the most common cause of lower back pain in people in their 50's. I will explain what happens in your spine when this type of injury occurs and what movements and activities you should try to avoid.I...
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Season 2
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Episode 48
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13:48
"I want to lose fat around my tummy": Is it possible to target specific body parts on your weight-loss journey?
In this episode I'm going to debunk one of the biggest weight-loss myths there is. So many people start their fitness journey with the words "I want to get rid of my fat tummy" or "I want to lose the gut" or something similar.I...
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Season 2
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Episode 47
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11:59
Noa's story of amazing achievement at the age of 57
In this interview you will hear the story of one of our long-time members, Noa. She talks about how she managed to achieve her fitness goals (particularly building muscle strength), the role of goal-setting in this process and the ways...
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23:32
What physical activities should/can you be doing after a knee joint replacement?
In today's episode I'm going to discuss the topic of what exercise or physical activities you're allowed to engage in after a knee replacement. Quite often this area is not covered very well in the pre-op discussions with your surg...
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9:43
What is carpal tunnel or why you get numbness and tingling in your hands?
In today's episode we talk about carpal tunnel, a condition that causes persistent tingling and numbness in the palm of your hand and fingers quite often in the middle of the night or other times.We discuss exactly what causes carpal tu...
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10:29
Why muscle cramps are more common among people over 40 and how to get relief [Ep.43]
Today I'm going to cover why cramps become more common as we age. Cramp can be really annoying and cause substantial disruption of your life... whether it be waking up at night with painful calf cramps or getting hamstring cramps when exercisin...
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11:42
9 ways to prevent injury when exercising after the age of 40
Today I use my experience in physiotherapy to reflect on what the best strategies are to minimise the risk of sustaining an injury while doing physical training after 40.Let's face it - if you are active, which you should be, and exercise r...
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20:12
Some striking life expectancy and health stats from New Zealand
Today we are going to look at some interesting numbers.What is the current life expectancy in New Zealand and how do we compare to the rest of the world?But perhaps even more importantly we look into the quality of life or disabilit...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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10:14
Why is it so damn hard to lose weight? My whacky and yet logical and scientifically justified take on weight loss
In this episode I will hopefully be able to change your paradigm about weight-loss. I address the frustrations that so many people have about trying hard and failing to lose the weight they so desperately want to shed. I a...
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12:55
Can you really overtrain after the age of 40?
Can you really overtrain or over-exercise after the age of 40?Today we explore the subject of doing too much or too soon or both.How common is overtraining after 40 and what are you chances of suffering from this problem? We will al...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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19:22
What you need to know about exercising with high blood pressure (hypertension) [Ep.38]
In this episode I will ask Gavyn Berntsen, our personal training expert with years of experience working with people over 40 some important questions about physical training and exercising for people with hypertension. It's important to note th...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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12:12
Exercising with a shoulder injury. Do's and dont's. And what to keep an eye out for
Today I use my 20 years physiotherapy experience to shed some light on the subject of exercising with a shoulder injury.You see, shoulder injuries become increasingly more common after the age of 40. However, not all shoulder injuries are t...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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11:54
"My husband/wife needs to lose weight": does the partner-driven fitness approach work?
Today we explore the situations when the push to get on the fitness path comes predominantly from the partner, not from the person who needs it. I reflect on many of our experiences with this type of scenario. I discuss whether this ca...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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9:37
Research says: you're not going to get motivated to workout until... [Ep.35]
A new piece of research has changed the way we understand motivation, particularly motivation in fitness.Motivation quite often is the major obstacle stopping you from achieving your desired goal.All of us have had days when we just "do...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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11:51