
The BEST Exercises to Slow Down Age-Related Decline
Brad Stanfield
Mar 22, 2025
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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