Can You Prioritize Health & Longevity and Still Build a Strong, Lean Body? (Anna Clough) | Ep 316

Get the other part of this conversation on Anna’s podcast “Get Strong and Healthy” where Philip breaks down how to train for aesthetics without sacrificing your health. -- Are you healthy just because you look the part? Strong from the outside but running on empty? Chasing steps, supplements, and skinny without feeling your best? If you’ve been chasing surface-level goals, it might be time to rethink what true vitality looks like. Today, Anna Clough, founder of Strong and Healthy and host of the “ Get Strong and Healthy ” podcast, unpacks what it means to pursue health and longevity. We’re talking about energy, vitality, muscle, metabolism, and how to build a strong body that lasts, without falling into diet culture extremes or burnout. Don’t miss part two of this special collab—head over to Anna’s podcast to hear Philip break down the aesthetics side of the conversation. Main Takeaways: Looking fit isn’t the same as being healthy Strength training is essential for longevity, bone density, and vitality Building muscle supports hormones, insulin sensitivity, and metabolism Crash diets and restriction backfire on long-term health You can look and feel great without sacrificing your well-being Timestamps: 02:40 – Why you can’t chase every goal at once 05:38 – Biohacking vs. basics: what actually matters 09:31 – Muscle mass, injury prevention, and aging 11:25 – The “bulky” myth and strength as empowerment 14:47 – Bone health, lifting heavy, and real progress 18:33 – Dumbbells, barbells, or machines? 20:40 – Nutrition for health vs. diet culture extremes 23:01 – The danger of crash dieting and rapid weight loss 26:39 – Can you be too lean? What real health feels like 30:09 – Using blood sugar tracking to improve vitality 33:22 – Best ways to improve cardiovascular fitness Get the other part of this conversation on Anna’s podcast “Get Strong and Healthy” where Philip breaks down how to train for aesthetics without sacrificing your health. Support the show 📱 Get Fitness Lab - Philip’s science-based AI app for fat loss, muscle building, and strength training for people over 40. It adapts to your nutrition, recovery, and training to improve body composition without guesswork. 🎓 Try Physique University - Evidence-based nutrition coaching and strength training to help you lose fat, build muscle, and master your metabolism with support and accountability (free custom nutrition plan with code FREEPLAN ). 👥 Join our Facebook community - Free fat loss, muscle building, and body recomposition strategies for adults over 40 who want practical, science-backed fitness guidance. 👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram