Are you willing to embrace the suck?
40+ Fitness Podcast
On episode 743 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, Coach Allan asks the tough question: Are you ready to embrace the suck? In this special solo episode, Coach Allan opens up about a challenging stretch in his own life, including the loss of his mother, managing a complicated estate, and facing his own health setback with a cancer diagnosis and major surgery. Through his personal experiences, Coach Allan explores the crucial importance of building a strong base—physically and emotionally—to handle life’s inevitable setbacks. This episode dives into the value of consistent healthy habits, doing...
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Q&A - Motivation, Functional Fitness, Power, and Supplements with Coach Allan
40+ Fitness Podcast
On episode 742 of the 40+ Fitness podcast, Coach Allan dives into a listener Q&A, addressing some of the most common—and crucial—questions facing health-minded adults over 40. Coach Allan unpacks strategies for staying motivated as a couple, outlines foundational functional fitness exercises for those in their 60s, explains the importance and methodology of power training as we age, and explores the real role of supplements, vitamins, minerals, and hormones in optimizing your health. Time Stamps: 03:22 Sharing goals and supporting partners 06:46 Setting goals and accountability 11:08...
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Find function for a better life with Scott Fulton
40+ Fitness Podcast
On episode 741 of the 40+ Fitness podcast, Coach Allan sits down with Scott Fulton, an internationally recognized expert in positive aging, to discuss his groundbreaking book, Function: Turn Your Blind Spots Into Strengths. Drawing from his extensive background as a researcher, author, and university lecturer, Scott shares powerful insights into the five key domains of function—strength and power, cardio and recovery, mobility and balance, flexibility and structure, and cognitive and neuromotor ability—and explains how identifying and improving your weakest link can dramatically...
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How heat makes you healthier and more fit with Bill Gifford
40+ Fitness Podcast
On episode 740 of the 40+ Fitness podcast, we dive into the fascinating world of heat and its effects on health and fitness with renowned science journalist Bill Gifford, author of Hot Wired: How the Hidden Power of Heat Makes Us Stronger. Together, we explore how heat is both a risk and a remarkable tool for healing and performance. From the dangers of heat exhaustion and heat stroke to the powerful health benefits of sauna, hot tubs, and other heat-based modalities, Bill shares the latest research and practical insights. You'll learn why sweating is a sign of good health, how heat adaptation...
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Fall prevention, vitality, and longevity with Dr. Jacques MoraMarco and Dr. Yun Kim
40+ Fitness Podcast
On episode 739 of the 40 Plus Fitness Podcast, Coach Allan is joined by Dr. Jacques Mora-Marco and Dr. Yun Kim, authors of the book, Walking Your Way to Vitality. Together, they dive deep into how integrating walking, breathwork, and mindfulness can profoundly transform your health; especially if you're over 40. In this conversation, you'll discover that walking is far more than just putting one foot in front of the other. The doctors share fascinating insights into different styles of walking, such as "retro walking" (walking backwards), animal-inspired Tai Chi walks for balance and fall...
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Dealing with kidney cancer with Dr. Nitin Yerram
40+ Fitness Podcast
On episode 738 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, host Coach Allan is joined by urologic oncology expert Dr. Nitin Yerram to shed light on a topic that hits especially close to home—kidney cancer. As Coach Allan himself recovers from a recent radical nephrectomy, he shares his own journey, making this conversation both timely and deeply personal. Together, they dive into why kidney cancer is being diagnosed at younger ages, the often subtle signs and symptoms to watch out for, and the realities of detection—including why blood in the urine is a red flag that can't be ignored. Dr. Yerram unpacks...
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Beat the aging culprits with Eilene Kopsaftis
40+ Fitness Podcast
On episode 737 of the 40+ Fitness podcast, Coach Allan sits down with physical therapist and author Eileen Kopsaftis to unpack the powerful insights from her book, Aging Culprits: 12 Myths That Sabotage Your Future and Steal Your Joy. Together, they challenge common assumptions about aging, exploring how many so-called age-related declines are actually rooted in lifestyle choices, not inevitable fate. Coach Allan and Eilene dig deep into the myths that often steal our joy as we get older and highlight practical strategies to take control of your health, strength, and independence, no matter...
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Die harder and later with David Frost
40+ Fitness Podcast
On episode 736 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, host Coach Allan sits down with returning guest David Frost, NFPT Certified Master Fitness Trainer, champion masters rower, and author of Strong to Save: Your Gen X Imperative to Die Harder and Later. Together, they dive into what it really takes for Gen Xers—and anyone over 40—to extend not just their lifespan, but their healthspan by training smarter and embracing functional fitness. You’ll hear David Frost break down his practical framework of moving from "decent" to "good" to "great" when it comes to strength and wellness, discuss the...
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Building mental and physical resilience with Tamas Finta
40+ Fitness Podcast
On episode 735 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, host Coach Allan welcomes strength and movement coach Tamas Finta, author of the book Living Fortified: Building Mental and Physical Resilience for Men Over 40—Stories of Practical Wisdom. Together, they dive deep into what it truly means to "live fortified," exploring how men over 40 can build both mental and physical resilience to age on their own terms. Throughout the episode, Tomas Finta shares eye-opening stories from his experience coaching clients, including the transformative power of building habits, focusing on progress over perfection,...
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Become the ultimate hybrid athlete with Alex Viada
40+ Fitness Podcast
On episode 734 of 40+ Fitness Podcast, we dive into the world of hybrid athleticism with Alex Viada, renowned coach, educator, and author of The Ultimate Hybrid Athlete: A Definitive Guide to Achieving Peak Athleticism Across All Disciplines. Hosted by Allan, this episode explores what it really means to be a “hybrid athlete”—balancing strength, endurance, and overall resilience no matter your age. Alex shares his journey from clinical research to coaching more than 1,000 athletes, and explains how anyone—regardless of body type or background—can train to be both strong and...
info_outlineOn episode 710 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, we welcome back Dr. Ken Berry, a board-certified family physician, passionate health educator, and the author of Common Sense Labs: A Practical Guide to Decoding Your Blood Work and Taking Control of Your Health. Host Coach Allan and Dr. Berry dive deep into the often confusing world of blood work, covering why so many people are left in the dark by standard lab reports and what tests you should actually be asking your doctor for—especially if you’re over 40.
Dr. Berry shares down-to-earth advice from his book, explaining how simple lab markers can reveal the secrets of your metabolic health and empower you to take proactive steps toward better wellness. Together, they discuss the pitfalls of medication-first solutions, why so many doctors only skim the surface of your results, and what it really means to manage your health through lifestyle changes rather than prescriptions.
Time Stamps:
04:34 Simplifying Medical Knowledge
09:02 Misdiagnosing Fibromyalgia Risks
10:55 Rethink Symptom-Driven Solutions
13:39 Comprehensive Thyroid Testing Guide
18:01 Traditional Diets Over Modern Foods
21:18 Low-Carb Diet: Traditional Diabetes Remedy
23:46 Insulin Test: Unrecognized by Doctors
29:07 Check Fasting Insulin Regularly
30:34 Reevaluating Prediabetes Diagnosis
36:10 LDL Particle Size Matters
38:07 Pharmaceutical Industry vs. Lifestyle Solutions
43:27 Fix Diet for Health Transformation
46:13 Fix Diet to Boost Fitness