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672: How To Get Rid of Knee Pain in 5 Minutes (Or Less)

Knee pain can make running, jumping, squatting, and even everyday movement feel like things of the past. In this episode, Ted shares the simple three-exercise protocol he uses to improve how his knees feel, explains the role of progressive loading, and shows listeners how to test whether their knees respond positively in just a few minutes.

671: Fat Loss Is Joint Health: The Real Reason Your Knees, Shoulders, and Back Ache After 40

Most men over 40 think their aching knees, shoulders, and low backs are just the price of getting older. They're not. In this episode, Ted makes the case that fat loss might be the most underrated joint treatment there is — and not just for the obvious mechanical reason. Listen now!

670: The R3 Method: Should You Rest Or Keep Moving After A Knee Injury? Use This Simple Rule – Part 3

Knee injuries can leave active men stuck between two bad options: resting too long or pushing too hard. In this episode, Ted explains why most soft tissue injuries need the right amount of movement, how flare-ups happen, and how the three-out-of-ten pain rule can guide smarter training after an injury. Listen now!

669:The R3 Method: Meniscus Tears: Is Surgery or Physical Therapy The Best Option? – Part 2

Been diagnosed with a meniscus tear and unsure whether to choose surgery, physical therapy, or both? In this episode, Ted explains how meniscus tears happen, why tear location matters, when surgery may be appropriate, and how a progressive rehab plan can help men over 40 return to the activities they love.

668: The R3 Method: How Men Get Back to Golf, Tennis, and Training Hard, Without Surgery or Guesswork – Part 1

Have you stopped playing tennis or golf because of knee pain? Or you still play, but you're always hurting after? Maybe you think this is just what getting old feels like. Or maybe you're wondering if there's a better way. I built a method for you. Tested it on myself, then my clients. Now I'm sharing it with you. Listen now!

667: How to Train Your Brain for Better Focus, Recovery, and Performance with Dr. Patrick Porter

Most people focus on exercise and nutrition—but ignore the brain driving it all. In this episode, Ted sits down with Dr. Patrick Porter to explore how brainwaves, stress, and subconscious patterns shape performance, recovery, and behavior. He explains practical ways to train your brain for better results in health, sleep, and daily life.

665: How Passive Income Can Reduce Stress and Help You Live a Healthier Life with Mark Podolsky

In this episode, Ted talks with land investing expert Mark Podolsky about how raw land deals can generate recurring income without tenants, renovations, or property management—and the mindset shifts required to build real financial freedom.

664: Personal Trainer vs Online Coach: The Smarter Choice for Real Body Transformation Results Over 40

Is in-person training really better than online coaching? In this episode, Ted breaks down the real differences between personal training and coaching, who each approach is best for, and why workouts alone rarely solve fat loss, stress, or longevity. The answer isn’t obvious—but it is practical.

663: How to Rewire Your Attachment Style for a Healthier Life with Thais Gibson, phD

Relationship stress can quietly dysregulate your nervous system, sabotage your health, and keep you stuck in reactive patterns. In this episode, Ted sits down with attachment expert Thais Gibson to explain how attachment styles shape your relationships, stress response, and overall well-being—and what you can do to rewire them for lasting change.

662: The Power of Walking: How 15,000 Daily Steps Impact Longevity and Heart Health with Greg Mushen

Most men over 40 focus on lifting weights and dialing in their diet—but still overlook a major driver of long-term cardiovascular health. In this episode, Ted speaks with Greg Mushen about why subsistence populations rarely develop heart disease, how walking influences glucose and lipid clearance, what genetics reveal about individual risk, and why daily movement may matter more than extreme workouts.