Short Sharp & Fit Podcast & Video Series by Old Bull Health for men over 50 and interesting people

EP 50 Sleep less, have smaller testicles!

Sleep should be your superpower. Men who sleep 5 hours per night have smaller testicles than those who sleep 7 hours a night. Also, they have the testosterone of someone 10 years older. You need sleep to hit the save button both before and after learning. Sleep prepares the brain to soak up knowledge. Without sleep, it is harder to absorb new memories. The impact on cognitive ability was 40%.

Find out more about these impacts, what you can do about it, how it can impact your testosterone, and key sleep hygiene facts.

Links

Matt Walker video

Sleep hacks
Impact of sleep restriction

Hosts

Jem Bolt and Donny Singe talk about the "big" issues, in their Short, Sharp, and Fit podcast. Sponsored by Old Bull Health. (www.oldbullhealth.com)

 
Jem is the Founder of Old Bull Health, an Ironman, and worked in senior roles in corporate most of his life. Donny brings years of professional experience and anecdotes from 32 years of elite performance coaching and 20 years in the NRL with the Sea Eagles. 

This combination brings an entertaining and at times challenging mix of laughs and facts that could make you more interesting at dinner, but hopefully and most importantly will leave you with some key takeaways to think about, and support your health and well-being journey, whatever that may be.

Who should ideally listen?

Men: 

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Disclaimer
The contents of these podcasts and notes are intended to bring awareness to listeners of certain information of a general nature, to be entertaining, and are not intended in any way to be advice or recommendations. Every individual and their needs are different, as such the podcasts, opinions, and information shared therein should not be considered health advice or recommendations of any nature. Please consult a health professional before starting or changing a diet or exercise. Listen at your own risk.

EP 49 Stop worrying about money - Part II

That is the title of Jacqui Clarke's new book. This is the second of 2 parts of our podcast "Stop worrying about Money" with Jacqui.

Donny and I talk to her not only about her book, but also about money, and share some practical tips and steps to help get you thinking about and managing your money, and how to avoid some of the traps that are trying to get you to spend more money. Also, the management of kids and money, and teaching them money habits and lessons, as well as financial infidelity and financial abuse, all of which are included in the book. Scary in places.

The book starts with getting your house in order, which I think many of us avoid, through to dealing with worry and planning for the future. A great read and a great listen for anyone of any age.

Jacqui has 30 years of experience, of which 20 were spent with Deloitte in Australia, and is a co-founder of Maxima Private, a boutique accounting and advisory firm.

Links:
Jacqui Clarke - Stop worrying about money book
Amazon 

Hosts

Jem Bolt and Donny Singe talk about the "big" issues, in their Short, Sharp, and Fit podcast. Sponsored by Old Bull Health. (www.oldbullhealth.com)

 
Jem is the Founder of Old Bull Health, an Ironman, and worked in senior roles in corporate most of his life. Donny brings years of professional experience and anecdotes from 32 years of elite performance coaching and 20 years in the NRL with the Sea Eagles. 

Who should ideally listen?

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Disclaimer
The contents of these podcasts and notes are intended to bring awareness to listeners of certain information of a general nature, to be entertaining, and are not intended in any way to be financial advice or recommendations. Every individual and their needs are different, as such the podcasts, opinions, and information shared therein should not be considered health advice or recommendations of any nature. Please consult a health or finance professional before starting or changing your life.

Stop worrying about money

That is the title of Jacqui Clarke's new book.

Donny and I talk to her not only about her book, but also about money, and share some practical tips and steps to help get you thinking about and managing your money, all of which are included in the book. Finances can be a significant source of anxiety, create issues within relationships, and be a cause of stress. Putting money in perspective, working toward joint and shared goals, (whether as a couple or single parent) is key, and her book brings insights and practical strategies to help YOU stop worrying about money.  The book starts with getting your house in order, which I think many of us avoid, through to dealing with worry and planning for the future. A great read and a great listen for anyone of any age.

Jacqui has 30 years of experience, of which 20 were spent with Deloitte in Australia, and is a co-founder of Maxima Private, a boutique accounting and advisory firm.

Links:
Jacqui Clarke - Stop worrying about money book
Amazon 

Hosts

Jem Bolt and Donny Singe talk about the "big" issues, in their Short, Sharp, and Fit podcast. Sponsored by Old Bull Health. (www.oldbullhealth.com)

 
Jem is the Founder of Old Bull Health, an Ironman, and worked in senior roles in corporate most of his life. Donny brings years of professional experience and anecdotes from 32 years of elite performance coaching and 20 years in the NRL with the Sea Eagles. 

Who should ideally listen?

Men: 

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Disclaimer
The contents of these podcasts and notes are intended to bring awareness to listeners of certain information of a general nature, to be entertaining, and are not intended in any way to be financial advice or recommendations. Every individual and their needs are different, as such the podcasts, opinions, and information shared therein should not be considered health advice or recommendations of any nature. Please consult a health or finance professional before starting or changing your life.

Stress & Cognition Formula

After a long journey, we are launching our latest formula in the next couple of weeks called Stress & Cognition Formula. In this podcast we talk about it, what a nootropic is, and why we are excited about it.

Hosts

Jem Bolt and Donny Singe talk about the "big" issues, in their Short, Sharp, and Fit podcast. Sponsored by Old Bull Health. (www.oldbullhealth.com)

 
Jem is the Founder of Old Bull Health, an Ironman, and worked in senior roles in corporate most of his life. Donny brings years of professional experience and anecdotes from 32 years of elite performance coaching and 20 years in the NRL with the Sea Eagles. 

This combination brings an entertaining and at times challenging mix of laughs and facts that could make you more interesting at dinner, but hopefully and most importantly will leave you with some key takeaways to think about, and support your health and well-being journey, whatever that may be.

Who should ideally listen?

Men: 

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Jem & Donny

Disclaimer
The contents of these podcasts and notes are intended to bring awareness to listeners of certain information of a general nature, to be entertaining, and are not intended in any way to be advice or recommendations. Every individual and their needs are different, as such the podcasts, opinions, and information shared therein should not be considered health advice or recommendations of any nature. Please consult a health professional before starting or changing a diet or exercise. Listen at your own risk.

EP 46 Intro to Online dating and the difference between new and "older" relationships

Found yourself single, fifty + and working out how to date? Facts, learnings, and poor humor as an introduction to the world of online dating, and the weird and wonderful out there, from hook-up sites to doms, to those serious sites for people serious about dating as they age gracefully. 

Donny is clearly not very experienced here I will just say. A good thing I might add.

Learn from a survey on sex at 50+ years and the differences between new and "older" relationships when it comes to sex and other behavior. No further comment!

Links:
Red Flags when dating over 50
Sex at 50+: What's normal?

Hosts

Jem Bolt and Donny Singe talk about the "big" issues, in their Short, Sharp, and Fit podcast. Sponsored by Old Bull Health. (www.oldbullhealth.com)

 
Jem is the Founder of Old Bull Health, an Ironman, and worked in senior roles in corporate most of his life. Donny brings years of professional experience and anecdotes from 32 years of elite performance coaching and 20 years in the NRL with the Sea Eagles. 

This combination brings an entertaining and at times challenging mix of laughs and facts that could make you more interesting at dinner, but hopefully and most importantly will leave you with some key takeaways to think about, and support your health and well-being journey, whatever that may be.

Who should ideally listen?

Men: 

How are we trying to help?

Please can you:

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We are trying to reach more men and would appreciate your support. If you enjoyed listening, please SUBSCRIBE and/ or SHARE on your favorite podcast platform or share on a WhatsApp group you think would benefit.

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Jem & Donny

Disclaimer
The contents of these podcasts and notes are intended to bring awareness to listeners of certain information of a general nature, to be entertaining, and are not intended in any way to be advice or recommendations. Every individual and their needs are different, as such the podcasts, opinions, and information shared therein should not be considered health advice or recommendations of any nature. Please consult a health professional before starting or changing a diet or exercise. Listen at your own risk.

Ep 45. 14 Seal Team Sayings - Simple, clear, use them in the office, or at home...

14 Seal Team sayings you can use in the office or at home to motivate your teenagers and get things done. Just kidding, or are we? 

Seal Teams are the US Navy's primary special operations force. SEAL stands for Sea, Air, and Land. There are also a number of TV shows about the Seals. 

Watch 1 Seal Team show, and suddenly their sayings are finding a way onto your social media. Imagine that. Anyway, I have tested some of them at home with my teenagers and they work. sometimes. Not that we run a military base at home. 

But they are clear, and focused, and you can imagine in a stressful situation being easy to grasp and remember. Increasingly they are being used in corporate environments to create focus and direction.
 
What do you think?  

Hosts

Jem Bolt and Donny Singe talk about the "big" issues, in their Short, Sharp, and Fit podcast. Sponsored by Old Bull Health. (www.oldbullhealth.com)

 
Jem is the Founder of Old Bull Health, an Ironman, and worked in senior roles in corporate most of his life. Donny brings years of professional experience and anecdotes from 32 years of elite performance coaching and 20 years in the NRL with the Sea Eagles. 

This combination brings an entertaining and at times challenging mix of laughs and facts that could make you more interesting at dinner, but hopefully and most importantly will leave you with some key takeaways to think about, and support your health and well-being journey, whatever that may be.

Who should ideally listen?

Men: 

How are we trying to help?

Please can you:

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We are trying to reach more men and would appreciate your support. If you enjoyed listening, please SUBSCRIBE and/ or SHARE on your favorite podcast platform or share on a WhatsApp group you think would benefit.

Thank you

Jem & Donny

Disclaimer
The contents of these podcasts and notes are intended to bring awareness to listeners of certain information of a general nature, to be entertaining, and are not intended in any way to be advice or recommendations. Every individual and their needs are different, as such the podcasts, opinions, and information shared therein should not be considered health advice or recommendations of any nature. Please consult a health professional before starting or changing a diet or exercise. Listen at your own risk.

Ep 44. Pushups are the best. 5 good reasons why

Talking about the humble and often hated push-up. Fall in love again, but don’t get hurt in this relationship. Watch those shoulders, ease into it.

We are also talking about the recent and annual Push Up Challenge which entails learning more about men's mental health and doing 3,144 push-ups in 23 days.

We also cover pushup form and how to do a pushup, with pride. and what you can expect if you did 100 pushups a day for 30 days.

Links

The Push-Up Challenge
Push up form
100 pushups a day for 30 days - Built with Science

Hosts

Jem Bolt and Donny Singe talk about the "big" issues, in their Short, Sharp, and Fit podcast. Sponsored by Old Bull Health. (www.oldbullhealth.com)

 
Jem is the Founder of Old Bull Health, an Ironman, and worked in senior roles in corporate most of his life. Donny brings years of professional experience and anecdotes from 32 years of elite performance coaching and 20 years in the NRL with the Sea Eagles. 

This combination brings an entertaining and at times challenging mix of laughs and facts that could make you more interesting at dinner, but hopefully and most importantly will leave you with some key takeaways to think about, and support your health and well-being journey, whatever that may be.

Who should ideally listen?

Men: 

How are we trying to help?

Please can you:

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We are trying to reach more men and would appreciate your support. If you enjoyed listening, please SUBSCRIBE and/ or SHARE on your favorite podcast platform or share on a WhatsApp group you think would benefit.

Thank you

Jem & Donny

Disclaimer
The contents of these podcasts and notes are intended to bring awareness to listeners of certain information of a general nature, to be entertaining, and are not intended in any way to be advice or recommendations. Every individual and their needs are different, as such the podcasts, opinions, and information shared therein should not be considered health advice or recommendations of any nature. Please consult a health professional before starting or changing a diet or exercise. Listen at your own risk.

Episode 43 Young Bull Old Bull

 
Do you need to change what you do as you get older? Can you avoid it?

If you are male, over 45, or 50 this is a must listen. As they say, it's all fun and games in your fifties, on top of your career, earnings capacity, social life, and friends. Food and alcohol, social gatherings, and then bang! Are you thinking about this stuff now to manage and protect your quality of life later?

Muscle tissues do change with age. There is an involuntary loss of muscle mass of 3-8% a year after 30. Greater after 60. This can drive disability and frailty, falls, etc. accompanied by a progressive increase in fat mass and increase in insulin resistance. Bone density can decrease, and joint stiffness increases. How does this impact training?

At the cellular level, age-related changes include a reduction in muscle cell number, muscle twitch time and twitch force, and sarcoplasmic reticulum volume. Sarcomere spacing can become disorganized, the membrane of the muscle is less excitable, and there is a significant increase in fat accumulation within and around the muscle cells. 

Biochemical and metabolic changes also occur in muscle with aging. Mitochondrial DNA deletion mutations after oxidative damage and reduced mitochondrial protein synthesis. These contribute to the overall physical fitness capacity of the elderly and are an important component of the reduction of around 30% in the ability to utilize oxygen during exercise (i.e. VO2max).

Exercise training and proper nutrition can have dramatic effects on muscle mass and strength, but what exercises should you try to avoid after 50? What exercises should you encourage, and what should you avoid? What precautions should you take?

LINKS
Muscle tissue changes with aging
Exercise to avoid after 50
Can you walk away from Father Time

Hosts

Jem Bolt and Donny Singe talk about the "big" issues, in their Short, Sharp, and Fit podcast. Sponsored by Old Bull Health. (www.oldbullhealth.com)

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Jem & Donny

Disclaimer
The contents of these podcasts and notes are intended to bring awareness to listeners of certain information of a general nature, to be entertaining, and are not intended in any way to be advice or recommendations. Every individual and their needs are different, as such the podcasts, opinions, and information shared therein should not be considered health advice or recommendations of any nature. Please consult a health professional before starting or changing a diet or exercise. Listen at your own risk.

EP 42 Over 30? How about 50? Top 10 things to think about.

Things start to change over 30 years old. What about 50?

What should over fifties start to think about when it comes to their mental and physcial health? What does that actually mean? Do you want a longer, healthier life, a better quality of life? You need to start thinking about stuff now.

There are a lot of people with a lot to say on choices and good choices you can make over fifty. Turns out Donny and Jem are over fifty and some personal experience on the matter and learnings. Donny as a coach has great thoughts on this. Find out more on what you should be thinking abouit considering if you are over 50.

Links:
Smashing fifty - 17 essential actions for middle aged men
USAToday - Turning 50? 7 things to think about
There are plenty more, just google them.

Hosts

Jem Bolt and Donny Singe talk about the "big" issues, in their Short, Sharp, and Fit podcast. Sponsored by Old Bull Health. (www.oldbullhealth.com)

 
Jem is the Founder of Old Bull Health, an Ironman, and worked in senior roles in corporate most of his life. Donny brings years of professional experience and anecdotes from 32 years of elite performance coaching and 20 years in the NRL with the Sea Eagles. 

This combination brings an entertaining and at times challenging mix of laughs and facts that could make you more interesting at dinner, but hopefully and most importantly will leave you with some key takeaways to think about, and support your health and well-being journey, whatever that may be.

Who should ideally listen?

Men: 

How are we trying to help?

Please can you:

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We are trying to reach more men and would appreciate your support. If you enjoyed listening, please SUBSCRIBE and/ or SHARE on your favorite podcast platform or share on a WhatsApp group you think would benefit.

Thank you

Jem & Donny

Disclaimer
The contents of these podcasts and notes are intended to bring awareness to listeners of certain information of a general nature, to be entertaining, and are not intended in any way to be advice or recommendations. Every individual and their needs are different, as such the podcasts, opinions, and information shared therein should not be considered health advice or recommendations of any nature. Please consult a health professional before starting or changing a diet or exercise. Listen at your own risk.

Ep 41. What does it mean to be FIT?

We talk about it. We all know the word, but what does it actually mean?  Why should you care?

Definition 1
Fitness includes the following essentials:

Definition 2
“One's ability to execute daily activities with optimal performance, endurance, and strength with the management of disease, fatigue, and stress and reduced sedentary behavior.” This description goes beyond being able to run quickly or lift heavy weights.

Why is this important?
Helps improve cardiorespiratory fitness, build stronger bones and muscles, control weight, reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, and reduce the risk of developing unwanted health conditions

We also cover max heart rate, intensity, and heart rate management and how this ties back to your fitness.

Links:
Cardiac Output - NCBI
Why does your heart rate increase during exercise?
Exercise intensity - Mayoclinic

Hosts

Jem Bolt and Donny Singe talk about the "big" issues, in their Short, Sharp, and Fit podcast. Sponsored by Old Bull Health. (www.oldbullhealth.com)

 
Jem is the Founder of Old Bull Health, an Ironman, and worked in senior roles in corporate most of his life. Donny brings years of professional experience and anecdotes from 32 years of elite performance coaching and 20 years in the NRL with the Sea Eagles. 

This combination brings an entertaining and at times challenging mix of laughs and facts that could make you more interesting at dinner, but hopefully and most importantly will leave you with some key takeaways to think about, and support your health and well-being journey, whatever that may be.

Who should ideally listen?

Men: 

How are we trying to help?

Please can you:

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We are trying to reach more men and would appreciate your support. If you enjoyed listening, please SUBSCRIBE and/ or SHARE on your favorite podcast platform or share on a WhatsApp group you think would benefit.

Thank you

Jem & Donny

Disclaimer
The contents of these podcasts and notes are intended to bring awareness to listeners of certain information of a general nature, to be entertaining, and are not intended in any way to be advice or recommendations. Every individual and their needs are different, as such the podcasts, opinions, and information shared therein should not be considered health advice or recommendations of any nature. Please consult a health professional before starting or changing a diet or exercise. Listen at your own risk.