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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...