The BEST Exercises to Slow Down Age-Related Decline

Brad Stanfield

Mar 22, 2025

Episode description

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Timestamps:
0:00 How Exercise Slows Down Aging
3:59 The Perfect Amount of Exercise
5:33 How to Maximize the Benefits From Exercise
7:55 How to Avoid Injuries

Here are the links to the research papers referenced in the video:
https://physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1113/JP278853
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8879766/
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/27694127.2023.2190202
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/physiology/articles/10.3389/fphys.2019.01550/full
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32529412/
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.121.058162
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7431070/
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-024-02120-2
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8879766/
https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/article/45/13/1127/7513891
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5772850/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6322506/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6279907
https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/9/2/32
https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/Fulltext/2023/04000/Maximizing_Strength__The_Stimuli_and_Mediators_of.22.aspx

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Video edited by Troy Young
Script by John Milliken

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Episode description

For weekly health research summaries and extra insights, sign up here 👉 https://drstanfield.com/pages/sign-up

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💊MicroVitamin Standard Capsules: https://drstanfield.com/products/microvitamin

📜 Roadmap - how to look young & feel strong: https://drstanfield.com/pages/roadmap

✔️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BradStanfieldMD
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Timestamps:
0:00 How Exercise Slows Down Aging
3:59 The Perfect Amount of Exercise
5:33 How to Maximize the Benefits From Exercise
7:55 How to Avoid Injuries

Here are the links to the research papers referenced in the video:
https://physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1113/JP278853
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8879766/
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/27694127.2023.2190202
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/physiology/articles/10.3389/fphys.2019.01550/full
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32529412/
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.121.058162
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7431070/
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-024-02120-2
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8879766/
https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/article/45/13/1127/7513891
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5772850/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6322506/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6279907
https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/9/2/32
https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/Fulltext/2023/04000/Maximizing_Strength__The_Stimuli_and_Mediators_of.22.aspx

Thumbnail by James Kelly
Video edited by Troy Young
Script by John Milliken

The links above are affiliate links, so I receive a small commission every time you use them to purchase a product. The content contained in this video, and its accompanying description, is not intended to replace viewers’ relationships with their own medical practitioner. Always speak with your doctor regarding the content of this channel, and especially before using any products, services, or devices discussed on this channel.

Mindsip insights from this episode:

Stop one to two reps short of failure for optimal strength gains

Stopping one to two repetitions short of failure can produce similar strength gains as training to failure, but with better recovery and less fatigue.

Increase rest intervals to maximize strength gains

Research shows that short rest intervals of less than two minutes between resistance exercise sets can actually diminish your strength gains.

Incorporate 'exercise snacks' to boost muscle growth

You can stimulate muscle growth by performing 'exercise snacks,' which are single sets of bodyweight exercises like push-ups spread throughout your day.

Build strength with light weights and high repetitions

Contrary to old-school wisdom, you can achieve significant strength gains using lighter loads that allow for more than 20 repetitions per set before failure.

Determine your maximum recoverable volume for optimal training

Use the concept of Maximum Recoverable Volume (MRV) to find the personalized sweet spot for training that pushes your limits without causing overtraining and muscle loss.

Incorporate creatine and microbitamin pl for training advantage

The speaker personally takes creatine monohydrate and a supplement referred to as 'microbitamin pl' to get an advantage in their training.

Utilize sprint interval training for efficient mitochondrial health improvement

For improving mitochondrial health, sprint interval training is almost four times more time-efficient than low-intensity endurance training like walking or jogging.

Double your exercise for optimal health benefits

A study of over 100,000 adults found the lowest mortality rates in those getting double the standard exercise recommendation, specifically 300-600 minutes of moderate activity per week.

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