One thing I have learned with age is that what I took for granted in my 20's and 30’s no longer applies. I used to be able to eat and drink what I liked and it didn't seem to have any impact on my health or my weight. On the flip side, I also used to think that health and fitness inevitably declined once one entered their 40’s. That's not true either.

In recent years we have learned that with a mindful approach and purposeful planning it is more than possible to continue improving health and fitness well into your 60’s.

Today's guest is Dr. Marc Bubbs, author of Peak: The New Science of Athletic Performance that is Revolutionising Sports.  Today he's returning to the show to chat about his new book, Peak 40:  The New Science of Mid-Life Health for a Leaner, Stronger Body and a Sharper Mind.

This latest offering outlines some of the slightly different approaches to nutrition, exercise, recovery, and mindset that we should all be considering to enjoy the best mid-life health possible. As in his previous book, Marc has sought out the latest science to support his advice.

Topics discussed include:

Why you are a product of your environment and how you can shape the path for the future

Mid-life weight gain - Carbs are not the problem, it’s refined sugars and processed food you should be focusing on

Protein, and why you should up your intake as you get older

Why movement practice matters more as you hit your 40’s

Chronic cardio vs lifting weights

Understanding yourself and your core values

Getting older isn’t all downhill, BUT mindset and mindfulness play a huge role in maintaining an optimistic outlook

Marc’s simple steps to awesome mid-life health

To find out more about Dr. Marc Bubbs please visit his two websites:

DrBubbs.com and AthleteEvolution.org

You can follow Dr. Bubbs on these social media channels

Twitter 

Facebook

Instagram

 

Visit this page peak40 to order your copy of Marc’s new book

And of course, there is his original book Peak - The New Science of Athletic Performance. 

The book is also a #1 Best Seller on Audible in the USA!

 

Check out the Dr. Bubbs Performance Nutrition Podcast on YouTube,iTunes, etc. SUBSCRIBE and you won't miss any of the world-leading experts!

DrBubbs Performance Podcast

 

Links to other items discussed include:

Listen to the previous podcast with Marc Bubbs “How to reach your peak by getting the basics right"

Kelly Starrett book Becoming a Supple Leopard - The Ultimate Guide to Resolving Pain, Preventing Injury, and Optimizing Athletic Performance

Brad Schoenfeld research on “Minimum Effective Dose for Strength Training”

1). Strength and Hypertrophy Adaptations Between Low- vs. High-Load Resistance Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

2). Dose-response relationship between weekly resistance training volume and increases in muscle mass: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Jose Antonio research on protein intake 

A High Protein Diet Has No Harmful Effects: A One-Year Crossover Study in Resistance-Trained Males

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