Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3357: Marc Bilodeau reframes fitness around healthspan, emphasizing that the real goal is living longer with strength, energy, and independence, not just adding years. By focusing on simple, consistent habits like movement, strength training, and recovery, he shows how anyone can build a more capable and resilient future starting today. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.fittrend.com/the-power-of-healthspan/ Quotes to ponder: "Healthspan refers to the portion of your life spent in good health, free from major disease, disability, or loss of independence." "Two people may reach the same age, but their experience of those years can be dramatically different based on how they move, recover, and manage stress throughout life." "Modern life has made it easier to survive but harder to stay resilient." Episode references: World Health Organization healthy life expectancy: https://www.who.int/data/gho/indicator-metadata-registry/imr-details/66 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices