Choose Your Parents Wisely... Then Train Like It Matters | The Aging Well Podcast | Ep.295

What does Olympic-level athleticism have to do with how we age? A lot more than you might think. In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin Bruton explore the insights of legendary exercise physiologist Per-Olof Åstrand—especially his famous line: “Choose your parents wisely.” While Åstrand emphasized the genetic foundations of athletic potential, he also pointed to something far more encouraging: the powerful role of training, commitment, environment, and mindset. Together, Jeff and Corbin unpack how these principles apply far beyond the Olympic track and into our everyday lives—where the goal isn’t gold, but a longer, stronger, more purposeful life. Whether or not you chose your parents wisely, this conversation will leave you equipped to train smarter, adapt well, and age intentionally.Please, support The Aging Well Podcast by hitting the ‘like’ button, subscribing/following the podcast, sharing with a friend, and….BUY the products you need to… age well from our trusted affiliates and support the mission of The Aging Well Podcast*.The Aging Well Podcast merchandise | Show how you are aging well | Use the promo code AGING WELL for free shipping on orders over $75 | ⁠https://theagingwellpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/promo/AGINGWELL⁠Berkeley Life | Optimize nitric oxide levels | Purchase your starter kit at a 15% discount | Use the promo code: AGINGWELL15 | ⁠https://berkeleylife.pxf.io/c/6475525/3226696/31118⁠Rebalance Health | products created by hormone health experts to lower cortisol, improve sleep, and minimize the impact of stress on the body and mind | Use promo code AGINGWELL for 20% discount at ⁠⁠⁠https://rebalancehealth.com⁠⁠⁠Prolon | The Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) is a revolutionary five-day nutrition program scientifically formulated to mimic the effects of a prolonged water fast while still allowing nourishment - supporting the benefits of fasting without the challenges and risks that come from water-only fasts. | For the best available discount always use this link: ⁠https://prolonlife.com/theagingwellpodcast⁠L-Nutra Health | The medical division of L-Nutra, focused on helping people manage and potentially reverse chronic health conditions, like type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, insulin resistance, and obesity, using personalized, lifestyle-based programs grounded in evidence, not prescriptions. | Use this link: ⁠https://l-nutrahealth.com/theagingwellpodcast⁠Thrive25—Your personal longevity advisor | ⁠https://www.thrive25.com/early-access?via=william-jeffrey⁠Fusionary Formulas | Combining Ayurvedic wisdom with Western science for optimal health support. | 15% off Code: AGINGWELL | ⁠https://fusionaryformulas.com/⁠Jigsaw Health | Trusted supplements. “It’s fun to feel good.” | Click the following link for 10% off: ⁠https://www.jigsawhealth.com/?rfsn=8710089.1dddcf3&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=8710089.1dddcf3⁠Auro Wellness | Glutaryl—Antioxidant spray that delivers high doses of glutathione (“Master Antioxidant”) | 10% off Code: AGINGWELL at ⁠https://aurowellness.com/agingwellpodcast⁠Dr Lewis Nutrition | Fight neurodegeneration and cognitive decline with Daily Brain Care by Dr Lewis Nutrition—a proven daily formula designed to protect and restore brain function. | 10% off code: AGINGWELL or use the link: ⁠https://drlewisnutrition.com/AGINGWELL⁠TruDiagnostic—Your source for epigenetic testing | 12% off Code: AGEWELL or use the link: ⁠https://shop.trudiagnostic.com/discount/AGEWELL⁠*We receive commission on these purchases. Thank you.