The Mentee Podcast

S5E17: Extend Your Life: A Physical Fitness Journey with Howard Aaron


Listen Later

Are you wondering how you can live a longer, more fulfilling life?

Many of us resort to external means, like testosterone replacement therapy, in hopes of achieving this. What we fail to realize is that with a little discipline, we work to can extend our lives ourselves.

In this episode of The Mentee Podcast, Howard Aaron shares his tips, tricks, and knowledge on how to extend your life by simply maintaining an active lifestyle. You’d never be able to tell he’s turning 70 — what’s stopping you from being the same?

Howard also talks about blocking out the “noise between your ears” and how, by doing this, you can achieve so much more.

Here are some power takeaways from today's conversation:

  • Exercise is important, but rest and recovery are just as crucial to increasing testosterone levels
  • By blocking out the “noise between your ears”, you can allow yourself to reach higher heights
  • There are many natural alternatives to testosterone replacement therapy available
  • Consistency trumps infrequent activities that only bring mental satisfaction


[4:47] Howard’s Stance in the Testosterone Replacement Therapy Debate

Howard was invited to take part in a debate about the benefits of testosterone replacement therapy. He shared that he doesn’t use it and argued that we don’t need it as there are many natural alternatives to testosterone replacement therapy available. 

Howard went on to form a group and start a program to encourage men to look into increasing testosterone levels through exercise.


[17:03] Blocking Out the Noise Between Your Ears

Our id, ego, and superego all play separate roles and tell us different things, many times talking us out of opportunities even before they arise. By learning about and understanding them, we can work against them.


[33:50] The Top Three Natural Ways to Boost Your Testosterone Levels 

Howard shares his top three ways to naturally boost your testosterone levels:

  1. Proper resistance training
  2. Eating clean
  3. Getting good sleep

Listen to the full episode to hear Wyatt and Howard’s deep dive into this topic!


[47:56] Keeping a Consistent, Active Lifestyle

New trends are always popping up, but there will never be a perfect, singular way to live out your active lifestyle. Rather than chasing after mental satisfaction, stay consistent — your whole body will feel much better for it.


Resources Mentioned:

https://www.howardaaron.com/

Howard’s book, Strength Training For Life: Your Journey to Live Longer and Stronger

Call Howard at 484-919-2700

Email Howard at [email protected]

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

The Mentee PodcastBy Wyatt Graves

  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9

4.9

281 ratings


More shows like The Mentee Podcast

View all
THE ED MYLETT SHOW by Ed Mylett | Cumulus Podcast Network

THE ED MYLETT SHOW

14,052 Listeners

ChooseFI by ChooseFI

ChooseFI

5,084 Listeners

Bogleheads On Investing Podcast by bogleheads

Bogleheads On Investing Podcast

590 Listeners

All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg by All-In Podcast, LLC

All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg

9,095 Listeners

Morning Wire by The Daily Wire

Morning Wire

26,515 Listeners

Action Academy | Replace The Job You Hate With A Life You Love by Brian Luebben

Action Academy | Replace The Job You Hate With A Life You Love

693 Listeners