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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.
Sexual health is rarely discussed in serious health conversations, yet it plays a critical role in longevity, stress resilience, and relationship satisfaction. In this episode, Ted speaks with Dr. Nicole McNichols about why desire declines, how anxiety and unrealistic expectations interfere with performance, and what men over 40 need to understand to rebuild a healthier, more connected sex life.
In this episode, Ted breaks down the three most underestimated drivers of longevity: sleep, stress, and lifestyle. He explains why these factors are harder to quantify but just as powerful, how they quietly influence disease risk and recovery, and why ignoring them can undermine even the best training and nutrition plan.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting fitness advice and wondered how to put it all together without burning out, this episode will change everything. Alex Viada breaks down hybrid training in a way that finally makes sense for busy entrepreneurs who want longevity, performance, and efficiency. Listen now!