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EPISODE · Aug 3, 2026 · 54 MIN

Why Doing Less Cardio Got Better Results at 59

from Optimise Your Body with Martin Silva · host Optimise Your Body with Martin Silva

Free Metabolic Assessment: 👇🏼https://martin-gusoogsu.scoreapp.com/Apply To Work With Martin 1:1:https://form.typeform.com/to/LpyFFT85Episode Description:In this episode, Martin sits down with client Emily Becker, a 59-year-old investment manager based in New Orleans who works 50–60 hour weeks and travels constantly.Despite having an active background in running and CrossFit, Emily realized her high-cardio volume was breaking her body down rather than building it up. She shares how shifting to heavy strength training, prioritizing protein, and letting go of scale anxiety transformed her energy, body composition, and sleep.In this episode, we cover:Why doing less cardio and focusing on heavy lifting got better results at 59.Applying an investment/compound-interest mindset to long-term health.Overcoming decision fatigue and using the "Two-Box Rule" to stay on track during business travel.Simple sleep hygiene hacks for frequent travelers.Reclaiming your health and longevity when running a high-stress career.Connect & MentionsConnect with Emily & Orleans Capital: https://orleanscapital.com/Compound Property (Mentioned in the episode): https://www.compoundproperty.com.au/

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