If&nbsp;you're&nbsp;over 50 and still doing cardio to stay healthy,&nbsp;you're&nbsp;wasting your time and may&nbsp;actually be&nbsp;making things worse. This episode breaks down the exact movements, supplements, and anti-aging strategies that build real strength, protect your bones, and extend your longevity without spending hours in the gym.&nbsp;&nbsp;Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Host Dave Asprey sits down with Will Harlow, a master's-level physiotherapist and founder of HT Physio, whose YouTube channel has amassed over&nbsp;1.5 million subscribers&nbsp;by teaching people over 50 how to stay mobile, active, and independent without painkillers or surgery. Will graduated with a first-class degree from Brunel University, trained in both the NHS and professional sport, and has spent his career proving that what most doctors call "just aging" is&nbsp;actually optional.&nbsp;&nbsp;Together, Dave and Will dismantle the&nbsp;myths&nbsp;keeping older adults weak, injured, and overtrained. They get into why resistance training beats cardio for human performance and metabolism at every age, how anabolic resistance changes your protein needs after 50, which three compound movements deliver the biggest functional gains, and why your grip strength may be the most underrated biomarker&nbsp;you're&nbsp;ignoring. Dave also shares how he used biohacking, targeted supplements, and functional medicine principles to grow bones so dense his surgeon&nbsp;couldn't&nbsp;cut through them. They also dig into vestibular training, hydration, magnesium, Vitamin DAKE, and how tools like AI are now helping people&nbsp;identify&nbsp;movement problems before they become joint replacements.&nbsp;&nbsp;This is&nbsp;essential&nbsp;listening&nbsp;for&nbsp;anyone serious about longevity, anti-aging, biohacking, sleep optimization, supplements, smarter not harder training, human performance, and building a body that performs decades past its&nbsp;expiration&nbsp;date.&nbsp;&nbsp;You'll&nbsp;Learn:&nbsp;<ul><li>Why chronic cardio decreases bone density and muscle mass in people over 50&nbsp;</li><li>The 3-2-1 resistance training method that delivers 80% of results in 40 minutes a week&nbsp;</li><li>How anabolic resistance changes protein requirements as you age and what to do about it&nbsp;</li><li>The three compound movements every person over 50 should master first&nbsp;</li><li>Why grip strength predicts overall health and how to train it&nbsp;</li><li>How&nbsp;vestibular disorders silently destroy balance and confidence, and how to reverse them&nbsp;</li><li>The supplement stack (Vitamin DAKE, magnesium glycinate, digestive enzymes) that supports bone, muscle, and metabolism&nbsp;</li><li>Why 7,000 steps&nbsp;beats&nbsp;10,000, and where that number&nbsp;actually came&nbsp;from&nbsp;</li><li>How Dave used biohacking and functional medicine to grow bones that broke a surgeon's saw&nbsp;</li><li>Why AI tools can now spot gait problems that lead to hip replacements years later&nbsp;</li></ul>Thank you to our sponsors!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp;Active Skin Repair | Get&nbsp;25% off your order until May 21, after that, it drops back to 20%, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://activeskinrepair.com/collections/all?page=1&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&tw_source=google&tw_adid=782782775680&tw_campaign=1545303556&tw_kwdid=kwd-372055566610&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1545303556&gbraid=0AAAAADM6WUy4t2fZ55Op4fwVjSYe_lbsR&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_IXQBhCkARIsADqELbKLTJtQ9ocjOTQjGIlf_FmWR_EH9V0iI8Ydlnc2YvQG9ioq2WWNmo8aAmTlEALw_wcB" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ActiveSkinRepair.com</a>&nbsp;and use code&nbsp;DAVE. 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With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners,&nbsp;The Human Upgrade&nbsp;brings you the knowledge to take control of your biology, extend your longevity, and&nbsp;optimize&nbsp;every system in your body and mind. Each episode delivers&nbsp;cutting-edge&nbsp;insights&nbsp;inhealth, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living.&nbsp;&nbsp;New episodes are released every&nbsp;Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (BONUS). Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient.&nbsp;&nbsp;Keywords:&nbsp;Will Harlow, HT Physio, Independence for Life, physiotherapy, physical therapy, over 50 fitness, resistance training, strength training, muscle mass, bone density, osteoporosis, goblet squat, Romanian deadlift, farmer's carry, compound movements, progressive overload, 3-2-1 method, exercise snacks, balance training, vestibular health, vestibular disorders, fall prevention, hip fracture, anabolic resistance, protein intake, muscle protein synthesis, grip strength, zone 2 cardio, overtraining, sarcopenia, frailty, mobility, functional movement, gait analysis, fascia, inflammaging, NLRP3, EGCG, green tea extract, luteolin, shockwave therapy, digestive enzymes, betaine HCL, stomach acid, magnesium glycinate, Vitamin K2, Vitamin DAKE, zinc, calcium, electrolytes, cortisol, testosterone, anti-aging, longevity, biohacking, supplements, human performance, metabolism, AI, Dave Asprey, 7000 steps, 10000 steps, pedometer, body weight training, resistance bands, home workout, senior fitness, healthy aging, biological age, heart rate variability, VO2 max, morning stiffness, hip pain, knee pain, back pain, fascia hydration, infant reflexes, vestibular training, eye tracking, sit to stand, bone density surgery, dense bones, UK healthcare, NHS, healthcare system&nbsp;&nbsp;Resources:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;Preorder Will’s Upcoming Book&nbsp;Independence for Life&nbsp;(5/26)&nbsp;at:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/804636/independence-for-life-by-will-harlow/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/804636/independence-for-life-by-will-harlow/</a>&nbsp;• Learn More About Will’s Work:&nbsp;<a href="https://willharlow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://willharlow.com/</a>&nbsp;• Get My 2026 Clean Nicotine Roadmap | Enroll for free at&nbsp;<a href="https://daveasprey.com/2026-clean-nicotine-roadmap/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://daveasprey.com/2026-clean-nicotine-roadmap/</a>&nbsp;• Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to&nbsp;<a href="https://daveasprey.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://daveasprey.com/</a>&nbsp;to&nbsp;join&nbsp;Inside Track&nbsp;today.&nbsp;&nbsp;• Danger Coffee:&nbsp;<a href="https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• My Daily Supplements:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.shopsuppgradelabs.com/discount/DAVE15" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SuppGrade Labs</a>&nbsp;(15% Off)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses:&nbsp;<a href="https://truedark.com/?coupon-code=DAVEASPREY15&sc-page=shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TrueDark</a>&nbsp;(15% Off)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Dave Asprey’s BEYOND Conference:&nbsp;<a href="https://beyondconference.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://beyondconference.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Dave Asprey’s New Book –&nbsp;Heavily Meditated:&nbsp;<a href="https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;• Join My Substack (Live Access&nbsp;To&nbsp;Podcast Recordings):&nbsp;<a href="https://substack.daveasprey.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://substack.daveasprey.com/</a>&nbsp;• Upgrade Labs:&nbsp;<a href="https://upgradelabs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://upgradelabs.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Timestamps:&nbsp;&nbsp;00:00 – Trailer&nbsp;00:36 – Intro&nbsp;02:59 – Why Resistance Training Matters&nbsp;03:38 – US vs. UK Health Culture&nbsp;06:15 – Getting Started with Resistance Training&nbsp;07:12 – Top 3 Movements Over 50&nbsp;10:30 – Hip Mobility & Inflammation&nbsp;12:19 – Hydration, Joints & Electrolytes&nbsp;14:11 – Balance, Falls & Exercise Snacks&nbsp;15:21 – Biological Age & Longevity&nbsp;16:41 – Biohacking vs. Optimization&nbsp;20:08 – Overtraining & the 3-2-1 Method&nbsp;29:42 – Protein & Anabolic Resistance&nbsp;33:57 – Energy, Fat & Cortisol&nbsp;37:49 – Vestibular Health & Balance&nbsp;50:07 – Gait & Movement Rehab&nbsp;56:56 – Steps, VO2 Max & Wearables&nbsp;57:25 – Book Promo&nbsp;01:02:14 – 7,000 Steps&nbsp;01:04:22 – Wrap-Up&nbsp;See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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