26: Brad Kearns: The Cheat Code For Health and Fitness As You Age

As we age, it's important to rethink our approach to health and fitness. This doesn't mean you have to stop working out or start eating differently. It simply means that you have to listen to your body and adapt your routines and goals accordingly.  In this episode, I'm joined by Brad Kearns, a former U.S. national champion and world-ranked professional triathlete. We discuss the importance of redefining fitness goals as we age, shifting our focus from intense training to balanced routines. We dive into the critical role of nutrition in overall health and the benefits of embracing a diet rich in wholesome foods, and we explore the concept of micro workouts, their advantages, and how they can be seamlessly integrated into daily routines.  Brad Kearns is an elite masters high jumper, NY Times bestselling author, and host of the B.rad podcast which is top ten ranked in the fitness category on Apple Podcasts. In this episode, we discuss: (0:03:07) - The significance of maintaining a healthy balance between stress and relaxation in order to optimize our health and fitness as we age (0:12:20) - The common misunderstanding that high levels of training intensity are the key to supreme fitness, and the importance of recovery periods and training at a more moderate intensity for attaining optimal athletic performance (0:25:29) - The need to reduce stress-inducing activities and reconsider the necessity of strict dietary limitations for those who are already maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle (0:31:25) - The vital importance of eradicating processed foods from our diets, and the prioritization of wholesome, natural foods for enhancing overall health and well-being Learn more from Michael Kummer: Use code "primalshift" to save 15% on your order at https://shop.michaelkummer.com/ Website: https://michaelkummer.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mkummer82/ Learn more from Brad Kearns: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradkearns1/ Website: https://bradkearns.com/ B.rad Podcast: https://bradkearns.com/podcast-index/