About this episode
Zane Griggs stops by the show to talk about kicking ass after 50—which also happens to be the title of his new book! As the host of the podcast Healthy AF (which stands for After Fifty), Zane and I have a lot to talk about and we dive into a few topics related to the subject of healthy aging—the necessary recalibrations, monitoring what he considers the most important metric (sleep), and the importance of looking at the big picture obligation of aging gracefully and managing stress so we are excellent not just in our fitness endeavors, but also in our ability to relax, unwind, and have some down time. Enjoy this easy-to-follow conversation as Zane reveals how you can prioritize your daily behaviors effectively while keeping your fitness, health, and cognitive peak performance humming along nicely, as well as why he stopped adhering to his previously restrictive diet! TIMESTAMPS: Recalibrations are necessary in monitoring your aging process. [00:45] Zane, a personal trainer, has spent much time learning about diet noting the ways our government has been misinforming us and learning about the pros and cons of the other diet theories. [05:29] You need to let yourself change and modify your lifestyle in order to accommodate where you are right now and what your body needs. [09:05] The tools in your toolbox are there for you to learn to handle stress, sleep better, manage your diet. [11:19] Processed food companies have the money and are the second largest lobby group in the country, second only to big pharma. That is why we have trouble getting rid of the processed foods that are promoted. [14:15] The specialized diets are stressful to the body and your body has to learn how to respond. [18:40] It is very easy to overtrain and get injured. [23:47] Work smarter, not harder. [31:12] The gym should not be the place where we ultimately judge our performance [34:48] How does sleep become the centerpiece of Zane’s training program? [39:50] How does technology give you insights on the status of your health? [46:33] You need some time where you have cleanup, you have repair, you have time just to kind of clean house. [51:47] What are some of the trends in the older people Zane trains? You have to take a complete lifestyle approach. [58:29] A calorie is not just a calorie. It is what we eat that needs to be looked at. [01:07:58] LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel ZaneGriggs.com Kicking Ass After 50 Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com . If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, Brad won’t promote anything he doesn’t absolutely love and use in daily life. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel : Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad’s Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-blowing, life-changing nut butter blend Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Shopping Page For Discounts And Navigation To The Best Products I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products on Amazon (Macadamia Masterpiece and Whey + Creatine Superfuel), my library of online multimedia educational courses, link to great discounts on an assortment of my favorite products and partners, complete details and discounts on my MOFO product with Ancestral Supplements, and a library of my favorite hand-picked Amazon products for fitness and healthy living! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.