Episode #1: Taylor Thompson

Muscle: The Organ of Longevity. Wildman Strength & Longevity Protocol

Episode

In this episode, @Wildmanstrengthpt Taylor Thompson and myself discuss the benefits of hypertrophy and strength training for health and longevity. Taylor presents for the first time his ‘Wildman Strength & Longevity Protocol’, which you can download for free here. We also touch on: nature, nutrition, balance, social relationships and mindful practices.

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Time Stamps

0:00 Introduction: Taylor’s story

22:00 Wildman Strength & Longevity Protocol

32:10 Training

38:50 Nutrition

50:53 Lifestyle and Coaching

1:05:06 Research and Literature Discussion

1:25:30 Conclusion

Literature Cited

Arango-Lopera, V. E et al. 2013. ‘Mortality as an adverse outcome of sarcopenia’. The journal of nutrition, health & aging17:259–262

De Vos, Nathan J. et al. 2008. ‘Effect of Power-Training Intensity on the Contribution of Force and Velocity to Peak Power in Older Adults’. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity 16(4):393-407

Duchowny, Kate. 2019. ‘Do Nationally Representative Cutpoints for Clinical Muscle Weakness Predict Mortality? Results From 9 Years of Follow-up in the Health and Retirement Study’. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 74(7): 1070–1075

Emerson, Ralph Waldo. 2002. The Essential Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson. Introduction by Mary Oliver. New York: Random House

Garcia, Andrew. 1967. Tough Trip Through Paradise 1878-1879. Moscow (Idaho): University Press of Idaho

Greenfield, Ben. 2020. Boundless: Upgrade Your Brain, Optimize Your Body & Defy Aging. Las Vegas: Victory Belt

Hazell, Tom et al. 2007. ‘Functional Benefits of Power Training for Older Adults’. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity 15(3):349–359

Landi, Francesco et al. 2012. ‘Sarcopenia and Mortality among Older Nursing Home Residents’. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association 13(2):121-126

Landi, Francesto et al. 2013. ‘Sarcopenia and mortality risk in frail older persons aged 80 years and older: results from ilSIRENTE study’. Age and Ageing 42(2):203-209

Marsh, Anthony P. et al. 2009. ‘Lower Extremity Muscle Function after Strength or Power Training in Older Adults’. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity 17(4):416–443

Further Resources

People with low muscle strength more likely to die prematurely

https://news.psu.edu/story/405621/2016/04/20/research/strength-training-helps-older-adults-live-longer

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-intensity-health-with-mike-mutzel-ms/id910048041?i=1000458285012

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ben-greenfield-fitness/id283908977?i=1000458098088