Many of us over 60 are worried about losing strength, mobility, and independence as we age, and it’s easy to feel that poor health is inevitable after a certain point. There’s a lot of fitness advice out there, which makes it difficult to know what actually works, especially when most programs seem built for younger bodies, not older people with busy lives and changing needs. This episode provides a clear path forward, focused on proven methods that help older people not just survive, but thrive.

Jaime Brenkus is a veteran health educator and fitness professional, best known for pioneering the "8-Minute Abs" program, which brought accessible fitness routines to millions. With over 40 years of experience, Jaime has worked with everyday people, from all walks of life, emphasizing routine, nutrition, and movement over intensity or perfection. He has published several books, including 'If You Want to Live, Move! Putting the Boom Back into Boomers' and 'Age Rewind - Turning Back the Clock! Ageless Energy & Timeless Health'. He’s well known for his ability to take simple, tried-and-true health concepts and package them as consumer-friendly innovations. He has produced hundreds of fitness videos and has made various television appearances.

“If you do nothing at all for the rest of your life, what do you think's going to happen?” - Jaime Brenkus

In this episode you will learn:

• Why the health challenges you face later in life, like loss of independence or chronic illness, often begin with habits established decades earlier, and how small, daily choices shape your healthspan.
• The power of simple, sustainable routines, such as short daily workouts and consistent habits, over fleeting bursts of motivation or extreme exercise regimens.
• How movement and resistance training can combat age-related muscle loss, support metabolism, and promote long-term health - even if you start with just a few minutes a day.
• Practical, realistic nutrition strategies for lasting results, including the “clean, lean, and green” rule, managing protein intake as you age, and focusing on progress over perfection.
• The critical role of sleep and recovery in the aging process, and how fitting movement and wellness practices into real-life schedules can promote better rest and resilience.
• Why mindset, routine, and self-compassion are foundational for health transformation, and how adopting an 80/20 approach can help you make changes that last.

Resources

• Connect with Jaime on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boomercoachjaime/
• Join his private Facebook group, Health and Fitness Over 50 Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/health.and.fitness.over.50.community

This podcast was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency:

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Find the products, practices, and routines discussed on the Alively website:

https://alively.com/