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The Proof with Simon Hill

Specific exercise to avoid disease and live longer | Dr Paul Taylor

The Proof with Simon Hill

Simon Hill

Nutrition, Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness

4.9 • 3.1K Ratings

🗓️ 11 October 2022

⏱️ 90 minutes

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Summary

In Episode #229, I’m joined by Paul Taylor to discuss how to exercise to live better for longer. We cover the importance of intermittent stressors, the relative impact of nutrition and exercise, and the significance of biological evolution in health. Paul also breaks down exactly how to build an exercise regimen, with considerations for age and gender. Over the past month, The Proof has increasingly explored the role of exercise in relation to long-term health outcomes. In today’s episode, we build on previous conversations with an overarching goal: to consolidate our learning so far, giving you practical and tangible information to implement into your own lifestyle. Paul Taylor offers his advice on how to better your personal exercise routine through realistic recommendations, setting you up for a long health span. Specifically, we discuss: Intro (0:00) Paul’s Navy Experience (4:32) Good Stress (9:28) Paul’s Boxing (21:22) Exercise vs Nutrition - What Matters More? (25:56) Cardiovascular Fitness (34:58) Myokines and Longevity (40:03) How Much Exercise? (49:25) Referencing Biological Evolution (54:10) A Multi-Modal Exercise Plan (59:56) Age & Gender Training (1:13:18) Death by Comfort (1:24:46) Outro (1:27:38) To connect with Paul Taylor, you can find him on Instagram or LinkedIn. Listen to his podcast, The MindBodyBrain Project, and learn more on his website. Paul’s new book, Death by Comfort, is now available for preorder. Head to theproof.com/podcast for the full show notes – there are plenty of studies, reflections, and additional resources for this episode, so don’t miss it. Enjoy, friends. Simon Want to support the show? The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends. Simon Hill, Msc, Bsc (Hons) Creator of TheProof.com and host of The Proof with Simon Hill Author of The Proof is in the Plants Watch the episodes on YouTube, or Listen on Apple/Spotify Connect with me on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Download my complimentary two week meal plan and high protein plant performance recipe book

Transcript

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0:00.0

Hey there, I've got a very quick message to share with you before we jump into the episode.

0:06.5

Let's keep this under 30 seconds, shall we?

0:09.9

This episode is proudly brought to you by Amille.

0:11.9

Amille is a plant-based wellness company focused on formulating evidence-based supplements

0:16.6

to optimize our health.

0:18.2

I personally take Amille's essential aid multi-nutrient, so I start my day, which contains eight

0:23.7

essential nutrients in the right forms and dosages to perfectly complement a plant-rich

0:28.5

diet.

0:29.5

Amille offers no magic pills or hyperbolic claims, just good quality supplements that we

0:34.9

can trust.

0:35.9

To check out Amille and get 10% off your first order, visit theproof.com forward slash friends.

0:41.6

I'll pop a link to that in the show notes.

0:45.1

If you want to enhance your longevity, and especially if you want to enhance your health

0:50.7

span, I'm more interested in health span than lifespan.

0:54.0

Walking will get you a reasonable amount, but in order to really improve your health

0:59.3

span, you need moderate to vigorous physical activity, MVPA, and that's what the recommendations

1:04.9

are.

1:08.0

Welcome to theproof podcast, a space for science-based conversation exploring the health and longevity

1:13.6

benefits that come with mastering nutrition, physical exercise, mindfulness, recovery,

1:20.0

sleep, and alignment.

1:22.0

Facts, nuance, and trustworthy recommendations minus the hyperbolic.

1:27.7

Howdy friends, great to be here with you.

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