Building Muscle, Building Longevity: The Key to Aging Well with Andrew Fedino New U

Whether you're a fitness enthusiast, health practitioner, or someone considering a new path to longevity and wellness, this episode is packed with actionable tips and inspiring stories to help you embrace muscle-building as a lifelong strategy for healthy, graceful aging. Welcome back to the Healthy Returns podcast! In this episode, host I sit down with Andrew Fedino, Chief Operating Officer of New U Women's Clinic & Aesthetics, for an in-depth conversation about the power of building muscle for long-term health and longevity. Drawing from our personal backgrounds and clinical experience, Andrew and I explore why muscle mass is crucial not just for physical appearance, but for quality of life, disease prevention, metabolic health, and independence as we age. We discuss the changing landscape of fitness and healthcare, highlighting how both industries are finally coming together to help people live not just longer, but better lives. Andrew shares insights on supporting both men and women—especially as they navigate the muscle loss that can come with aging—and provides practical advice on overcoming fears around strength training, leveraging technology to track progress, and building supportive communities. Here are 3 key takeaways from our conversation: Muscle is for Everyone: Building and maintaining muscle is crucial for BOTH men and women, especially as we age. It’s about functional health, not just aesthetics. Start Where You Are—It’s Never Too Late: Regardless of age or experience, it’s possible to gain muscle, improve metabolism, and reduce risk of age-related diseases. Small, consistent steps matter. Support & Data Drive Success: Using technology like body composition scans can provide personalized insights, helping you (and your clients) track progress and make smarter decisions about health and fitness. Moments 00:00 "Growing Old Gracefully" 05:58 Early Gym Experiences for Women 07:49 "Fitness: Balancing Input and Output" 10:35 Holistic Resuscitation Approach 14:11 "Overcoming Gym Anxiety Alternatives" 16:41 Embracing Precision Medicine Tools 21:04 Failed EVOLT Demo Due to Rule Breach 25:43 "Strength Enables Graceful Aging" 29:02 Muscle Mass Enhances Feminine Curvature 30:06 Muscle Gain Before Fat Loss 35:05 Importance of Maintaining Muscle Mass 38:19 Understanding BMR for Weight Loss 40:15 "Why Frequent DEXA Scans Aren't Ideal" The Evolt 360 is the world's first intelligent body composition analyzer. Evolt has taken body composition assessment to the next level. For so long now, we have been led to believe that wearable technology was the answer for what people were looking for in tracking their fitness goals, yet the most desirable metric that individuals are seeking is simply to measure a baseline and track the quality of change over time. ​Evolt is empowering and educating consumers of all ages to improve the quality of their lives by making positive behavioral lifestyle choices to achieve their goals. Presented by your host, Sharon Polsky, from Evolt 360. If you enjoyed today’s discussion, please leave a review and share the podcast with your network. For more resources and tools to grow your business, visit us at Evolt 360 or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Until next time, stay inspired, stay informed, and let’s keep working together to make the world a healthier place! License code: NPJK0YRWU2EZ5LTQ Copyright 2026 Sharon Polsky