The Real Longevity Podcast

#91. Stop Wasting Away- Why Sarcopenia Is the Hidden Health Crisis After 45 (and how to combat it)

Are you wasting away without knowing? This podcast episode delves into the topic of sarcopenia, a silent and gradual muscle loss that begins in the 30s and accelerates in the 40s and 50s. Mike emphasises the importance of muscle as a metabolic engine, medicine, joint protector, glucose disposal system, and longevity lever. Mike Shares provides evidence-based steps to combat sarcopenia, including resistance training, increased protein intake, and tracking functional strength. Takeaways * Sarcopenia: Silent Muscle Loss * Resistance Training and Protein Intake * Functional Strength Tracking Chapters * 00:00 Steps to Combat Sarcopenia

#90. Get Health Honest- The Truth About Energy After 45

In this episode, Mike Hendricks discusses the truth about energy after 45, debunking the dangerous lie of age-associated exhaustion. He explores hidden energy drains such as blood sugar dysregulation, dehydration, poor quality sleep, and emotional stress, providing practical solutions for each. The episode emphasises the importance of rebuilding morning routines, eating right for energy, creating an energy-protecting sleep environment, and auditing emotional energy budgets. Takeaways * Energy levels are determined by mitochondrial function * Rebuilding morning routine for blood sugar stability * Eating right for energy, not for convenience * Creating an energy-protecting sleep environment * Auditing emotional energy budget Chapters * 00:00 Hidden Energy Drains: Emotional Stress and Solutions

#89. Avoid The Anguish-Why The Gym Is The Worst Place For Over 45's To Get Fit

Mike Hendricks, in this episode, discusses the challenges of starting a fitness journey after 45, highlighting the drawbacks of traditional gym environments and traditional exercise advice, and offering alternative approaches for sustainable fitness and wellbeing. Mike emphasises the importance of daily walks, functional movements, mind-body activities, and tracking how one feels. Takeaways * Avoid the gym for starting fitness after 45 * Embrace daily walks, functional movements, and mind-body activities * Email address: Coachmike@mikehendricks.co.uk [Coachmike@mikehendricks.co.uk] * https://www.theholisticcoachmike.com [https://www.theholisticcoachmike.com]  * https://www.instagram.com/theholisticcoachmike/ [https://www.instagram.com/theholisticcoachmike/] * https://www.facebook.com/mikebobby.hendricks [https://www.facebook.com/mikebobby.hendricks] * https://www.linkedin.com/in/holisticcoachmike/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/holisticcoachmike/] * https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGq8fRool8hLL_UyuG-dAOQ?sub_confirmation= [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGq8fRool8hLL_UyuG-dAOQ?sub_confirmation=]

#88. Getting Older is Inevitable, Feeling Old Is Optional-How To Decelerate Your Decline

Which one are you choosing... Feeling old or fighting fit? In this podcast episode, hosted by Mike Hendricks, he explores the concept of real longevity and challenges the belief that feeling old is inevitable with age. He emphasises the impact of your lifestyle choices, the importance of social connection, and the celebration of wins in achieving vitality and health. Mike shares the Real Rejuvenation principles outline, encouraging a consistent, intelligent approach to health and well-being. Takeaways * Real longevity is achievable through lifestyle choices and a positive attitude towards ageing. * Investing in social connection and celebrating wins are crucial for long-term health and vitality. Chapters * 00:00 Celebrating Wins * Email address: Coachmike@mikehendricks.co.uk [Coachmike@mikehendricks.co.uk] * https://www.theholisticcoachmike.com [https://www.theholisticcoachmike.com]  * https://www.instagram.com/theholisticcoachmike/ [https://www.instagram.com/theholisticcoachmike/] * https://www.facebook.com/mikebobby.hendricks [https://www.facebook.com/mikebobby.hendricks] * https://www.linkedin.com/in/holisticcoachmike/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/holisticcoachmike/] * https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGq8fRool8hLL_UyuG-dAOQ?sub_confirmation= [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGq8fRool8hLL_UyuG-dAOQ?sub_confirmation=]

#87. Your Willpower Is Weak-The Real Reason Why You Fall off Track: and What to do About It

Host Mike Hendricks on The Real Longevity Podcast explores the myth of willpower in health and fitness, emphasising the impact of stress and exhaustion on willpower, the importance of finding a deep why, and the practice of self-compassion as a health strategy. Mike goes on to provide practical steps to break the willpower cycle and align health and fitness with love and purpose, emphasising the need to move beyond willpower and build a supportive environment for sustainable health and fitness goals. Takeaways * Willpower is a finite resource * Connecting health journey with love for longevity * Practice self-compassion as a health strategy Chapters * 00:00 Introduction and Welcome to Real Longevity Podcast * 06:17 Impact of Stress and Exhaustion on Willpower * 13:21 Taking Responsibility and Practicing Self-Compassion