Staying in the Game: Leveraging Lifestyle Factors for Performance Longevity with Dr. Sharon McDowell-Larsen and Dr. Regan Stiegmann

Send us Fan MailHow can athletes continue to perform, compete, and stay healthy as they age? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Sharon McDowell-Larsen and Dr. Regan Stiegmann, coauthors of Staying in the Game: Leveraging Lifestyle Medicine to Elevate Health, Outsmart Aging, and Enhance Performance. Dr. McDowell-Larsen is an exercise physiologist, decorated endurance athlete, and age-group world champion, while Dr. Stiegmann is a board-certified physician in Preventive and Lifestyle Medicine and a nationally recognized leader in lifestyle and performance medicine. Together, they bring decades of experience helping people optimize health, performance, and longevity. We Discuss: How to slow athletic decline and maximize performance longevity The power of consistency and embracing “non-zero days” Can a plant-based diet improve athletic performance? Why nutrition compounds over decades Why carbohydrates matter more for performance than protein Do masters athletes need more protein? Why fibre may be one of the most important nutrients for athletes How gut-derived postbiotics may influence performance Simple ways to eat more fibre Reducing inflammation and managing osteoarthritis Why women may excel in endurance events Key considerations for postmenopausal athletes  Get the book! Staying in the Game  Episode Show Notes  Connect with Sharon: Substack | Instagram Connect with Regan: LinkedIn Film: The Game Changers Connect with me on Instagram: @casswarbeckFollow the podcast on Instagram: @herealldaypodcast Audio editing and processing by Wyatt PavlikTheme music by Ievgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay *Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*