How Healthy Glutes can Help us Live Longer, with Dr. Andrea Schwab

Many factors contribute to a longer, healthier life, but is a rounder booty really one of them? Stark’s head of chiropractic, Dr. Andrea Schwab, joins Todd on today’s episode of Health Is a Skill, looking at how fostering healthy glutes can in fact lead to better orthopedic health and increased longevity. Glutes are one of the biggest—if not the biggest—muscles groups in the body, but they’re often underdeveloped, especially as we get older. Together Dr. Schwab and Todd look at why glute health is so important, break down some of the ways we can increase our glute strength and change our lifestyles to prioritize this muscle group, and discuss the problems associated with underutilized glutes. Todd also shares his experience of how unused glutes led to low back pain and mobility issues early in his 30’s—encouraging listeners that with a few lifestyle changes, they too can acquire the skill that is glute health. Learn more about Dr. Andrea Schwab on Stark’s website: https://www.stark.health/ Get access to Todd's free health resource: https://podtodd.com Learn more about Stark at: https://www.stark.health CHAPTERS 00:00 The Importance of Glute Development for Longevity<br>10:41 Orthopedic Health and Glute Functionality<br>17:11 Cultural Perspectives on Body Shape and Health<br>21:33 The Impact of Sedentary Lifestyle on Glute Health<br>24:59 Reactivating Glute Muscles<br>32:11 The Importance of Glute Health for Aging<br>35:00 Lifestyle Changes for Maintaining Mobility<br>40:14 Practical Exercises for Glute Activation<br>46:08 The Connection Between Glutes and Longevity Connect with Stark<br>Personalized inside‑out health programs at stark.health Enjoying the show? Follow, rate, and review to help more listeners master the skill of health. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🤔 ABOUT Todd Vande Hei 🤔 Welcome to Todd Vande Hei's channel, where health mastery meets real-life transformation. Join Todd as he shares invaluable insights and practical tips to help you unlock your full health potential. Whether you're struggling with chronic pain, seeking sustainable weight loss, or simply striving to live your best life, Todd's journey and expertise will inspire and empower you to take control of your health and well-being. Join our community of health enthusiasts committed to making positive changes and thriving at every stage of life. Let's embark on this journey to vibrant health together! DISCLOSURE We focus on optimizing every aspect of your well-being. At Stark, our team of expert trainers, doctors, nutritionists and a complete medical support team, led by CEO Todd Vande Hei, is dedicated to helping you become the BEST version of yourself. We specialize in coaching executives, athletes, pop stars, astronauts and other noteworthy individuals in all forms of exercise, diet, lifestyle, stress management and personalized supplement protocols. Our methodology is designed to tackle each facet of well-being comprehensively. We believe that optimal h... Your health is a skill you can build. Start with the free resources at podtodd.com or explore team-based health optimization at stark.health