Best Alex and Gavyn Podcasts (2025)

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Should You Run with Early Stage Arthritis? 23:51

7d ago23:51

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Send us a text "Running gives you arthritis!" - Have you heard this from a few people? Perhaps even medical professionals? But is it just a myth or are these claims justified? In this podcast we look at the evidence behind these claims and explore what the latest medical research says on the topic. Is it safe to continue to run/or start running if …

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Can men over 50 lose belly fat & get a flat stomach? [Ep.66] 15:09

21d ago15:09

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Send us a text It's no secret that as we get older we tend to pile on weight much easier. In fact, sometimes it feels almost impossible to get rid of that annoying padding around the waist line. In this podcast I reveal whether it is still realistic to lose fat around your stomach even in your 50's and beyond... and the best way to go about it. You…

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Is it too late to start strength training after 50? [Ep.65] 13:23

27d ago13:23

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Send us a text Here we reveal the answer to a common question we hear: "I am over 50. I have not done strength training for a very long time or never. Perhaps it's too late for me to start weight training?" The answer will surprise you. In today's discussion I use evidence from clinical studies plus my own experience in the fitness industry to just…

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5 top fitness motivation killers after the age of 40 10:32

1M ago10:32

10:32

Send us a text Staying motivated is often the key to reaching your goals. In this episode, we dive into the biggest challenges when it comes to finding motivation to get fit and healthy after 40. We reveal the top 5 ways you might be unknowingly sabotaging your own success—and what you can do to turn it around. If you're over 40 and want to turn yo…

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Subtle early signs of dementia 8:43

1M ago8:43

8:43

Send us a text It's not a surprise that age-related dementia can be cause a lot of hardship and disability. On top of that it often places a massive burden on the families involved. Even thought, there is no cure for dementia early diagnosis may help affected people put strategies in place to slow down the progression of the disease and plan for it…

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5 types of exercise to overcome the effects of arthritis [Ep. 62] 14:26

2M ago14:26

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Send us a text More than half of all people will eventually get arthritis some time in their lifetimes. Arthritis can cause a lot of pain and disability. This condition mainly affects the joints, causing damage to the cartilage inside. And unfortunately, once the damage to the joints is done, it cannot be reversed. The good new is that there are ce…

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How to start running after the age of 40? 18:57

5M ago18:57

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Send us a text There is no exercise like running. It can give you a great workout in a relatively short amount of time. People who get into running often get addicted to it. Apart from the physical benefits running just makes you feel great. No surprise that running has been shown to be advantageous for your mental health too. However, for many the…

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How to avoid putting on weight during the festive season - 5 proven strategies 9:10

5M ago9:10

9:10

Send us a text The silly season is here again. You might be looking forward to reconnecting with some of your friends and family. The summer BBQ's, family dinners, picnics... you name it. One thing for sure... food is going to be abundant. And likely excess of it. According to stats most people put on extra weight during the Christmas holiday seaso…

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NEW RESEARCH: Why 9 out of 10 people fail in a regular gym in under 3 months 9:28

7M ago9:28

9:28

Send us a text A new piece of research came out earlier this year and pointed a finger at the fact we already knew. That is... The majority of people in a traditional gym environment fail... or stop coming after the first few weeks. But the rate of failure surprised even myself. What's really interesting is this study also looked at the reasons why…

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How much strength training you need to see meaningful results 8:53

7M ago8:53

8:53

Send us a text In this episode we briefly talk about a new study that looked at exactly how much strength training you need in order for you to get noticeable improvement in muscle strength. You see, too many people mistakenly think that they need to hit the gym at least 3-4 times a week to see a change in their muscle strength. This new study reve…

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Can you do all your workouts only on weekends? 4:47

8M ago4:47

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Send us a text These days many people have hectic, busy lifestyles. A lot of people that we speak to struggle to fit in gym workouts during the week. So their only option is to jam all of their exercise efforts into their weekends. In this podcast episode we delve into the question whether doing all your workouts over the weekend gives you the same…

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Are you about to enter 1 of the 2 accelerated aging life phases? [Ep.56] 6:45

9M ago6:45

6:45

Send us a text Turns out the aging process is not gradual and uniform they way we assume it to be. According to the latest study from the Stanford University there are 2 distinct aging "spurts" or spikes during your lifetime that age you a lot quicker. Are you about to enter one of these 2 accelerated-aging phases? Listen to this episode to find ou…

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Are DIET soft drinks safe for you? 6:42

10M ago6:42

6:42

Send us a text In today's podcast we explore the evidence behind the question of whether diet (zero-sugar) sodas or diet soft drinks are actually safe for you? Many people use diet drinks as a safer alternative to sugar-loaded fizzy drinks in an attempt to cut their sugar or calorie intake. But are they actually healthier? We discuss the latest sci…

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5 ways to get motivated to exercise after 40 12:08

10M ago12:08

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Send us a text Do you get days when you cannot find motivation to exercise? Sometimes you are looking for any excuse to skip the workout. Sometimes you just feel plain lazy... We know that in order to get results, to get to your desired goals... consistency is the key. So how do you maintain consistency when you often struggle to find motivation to…

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What changes I noticed in my gym training since I turned 40 11:56

10M ago11:56

11:56

Send us a text In this episode I share my own experience with strength and gym training. You see, it's a common belief that when you turn 40 everything turns into custard, your body refuses to co-operate and basically starts falling apart. There is generally quite a bit of fear involved with getting older especially when it comes to your ability to…

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One research-proven way to fire up your metabolism 11:45

11M ago11:45

11:45

Send us a text Metabolism... so many people give it as an excuse for not managing to shed those excess kilos. Everyone seems to want to speed up their metabolism. Problem is many popular ways of speeding up metabolism are either a complete hoax or at best pretty insignificant to be a game-changer. Most people overlook this one sure way to boost you…

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Benefits of exercise for your cognitive/brain health 11:27

11M ago11:27

11:27

Send us a text Most people are well aware of the multiple benefits of physical exercise for your physical health. Lower blood pressure, reduced excess body weight, decreased cholesterol, improved sleep, higher energy levels... the list goes on. However, the effect of exercise on your cognitive health is less well-known. In this episode I will explo…

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Gout. What is gout? Who is at risk? How to get relief? 8:27

12M ago8:27

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Send us a text Today we are going to talk about gout. In my experience many people who have gout don't fully understand the condition and how to manage it effectively. That's why we are going to discuss this condition today and I will explain exactly what happens when you have gout, who is most at risk, why it hurts so much and how to best avoid th…

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5 top dangerous weight-loss myths [Ep.49] 13:34

12M ago13:34

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Send us a text Today we are going to talk about 5 common weight-loss myth that cause false hope and consequently frustration among many people wishing to lose weight. Some of them are so entrenched into what we take for unquestionable truth as a society that you might be shocked to find out that they are in fact false. The problem with these myths …

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Most common cause of back pain in 50's and how to adjust your exercise routine to avoid aggravation 13:48

12M ago13:48

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Send us a text Today we are going to deep-dive into the most common cause of lower back pain in people in their 50's. I will explain what happens in your spine when this type of injury occurs and what movements and activities you should try to avoid. I will also focus on the subject of keeping up with your fitness routine while you're recovering fr…

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"I want to lose fat around my tummy": Is it possible to target specific body parts on your weight-loss journey? 11:59

12M ago11:59

11:59

Send us a text In this episode I'm going to debunk one of the biggest weight-loss myths there is. So many people start their fitness journey with the words "I want to get rid of my fat tummy" or "I want to lose the gut" or something similar. It's a great idea, however can you actually target a specific part of the body with your fat-loss efforts? C…

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Noa's story of amazing achievement at the age of 57 23:32

1y ago23:32

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Send us a text In this interview you will hear the story of one of our long-time members, Noa. She talks about how she managed to achieve her fitness goals (particularly building muscle strength), the role of goal-setting in this process and the ways she kept herself motivated on this journey. This story can be especially encouraging for those of y…

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What physical activities should/can you be doing after a knee joint replacement? 9:43

1y ago9:43

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Send us a text In today's episode I'm going to discuss the topic of what exercise or physical activities you're allowed to engage in after a knee replacement. Quite often this area is not covered very well in the pre-op discussions with your surgeon and many patients are left guessing as to what physical activities they need to avoid after surgery.…

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What is carpal tunnel or why you get numbness and tingling in your hands? 10:29

1y ago10:29

10:29

Send us a text In today's episode we talk about carpal tunnel, a condition that causes persistent tingling and numbness in the palm of your hand and fingers quite often in the middle of the night or other times. We discuss exactly what causes carpal tunnel, why it's more common among women going through menopause and most importantly what you can d…

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Why muscle cramps are more common among people over 40 and how to get relief [Ep.43] 11:42

1y ago11:42

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Send us a text Today I'm going to cover why cramps become more common as we age. Cramp can be really annoying and cause substantial disruption of your life... whether it be waking up at night with painful calf cramps or getting hamstring cramps when exercising. Most importantly you will also discover the time-tested strategies that have helped our …

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9 ways to prevent injury when exercising after the age of 40 20:12

1y ago20:12

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Send us a text Today I use my experience in physiotherapy to reflect on what the best strategies are to minimise the risk of sustaining an injury while doing physical training after 40. Let's face it - if you are active, which you should be, and exercise regularly injuries are a question of when, not if. However, it makes sense to do everything in …

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Some striking life expectancy and health stats from New Zealand 10:14

1y ago10:14

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Send us a text Today we are going to look at some interesting numbers. What is the current life expectancy in New Zealand and how do we compare to the rest of the world? But perhaps even more importantly we look into the quality of life or disability levels for older adults in this country. You see, for most people living longer doesn't mean much i…

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Why is it so damn hard to lose weight? My whacky and yet logical and scientifically justified take on weight loss 12:55

1y ago12:55

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Send us a text In this episode I will hopefully be able to change your paradigm about weight-loss. I address the frustrations that so many people have about trying hard and failing to lose the weight they so desperately want to shed. I am putting things into perspective... and we take a quick historical detour in terms of how our bodies evolved ove…

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Can you really overtrain after the age of 40? 19:22

1y ago19:22

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Send us a text Can you really overtrain or over-exercise after the age of 40? Today we explore the subject of doing too much or too soon or both. How common is overtraining after 40 and what are you chances of suffering from this problem? We will also discuss who is most likely at risk. You will discover various types of overtraining and the potent…

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What you need to know about exercising with high blood pressure (hypertension) [Ep.38] 12:12

1y ago12:12

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Send us a text In this episode I will ask Gavyn Berntsen, our personal training expert with years of experience working with people over 40 some important questions about physical training and exercising for people with hypertension. It's important to note that Gavyn also completed a certificate from the Functional Aging Institute. We will discuss …

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Exercising with a shoulder injury. Do's and dont's. And what to keep an eye out for 11:54

1y ago11:54

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Send us a text Today I use my 20 years physiotherapy experience to shed some light on the subject of exercising with a shoulder injury. You see, shoulder injuries become increasingly more common after the age of 40. However, not all shoulder injuries are the same... you may have a rotator cuff problem, frozen shoulder, arthritis... the list goes on…

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"My husband/wife needs to lose weight": does the partner-driven fitness approach work? 9:37

1y ago9:37

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Send us a text Today we explore the situations when the push to get on the fitness path comes predominantly from the partner, not from the person who needs it. I reflect on many of our experiences with this type of scenario. I discuss whether this can work and give my recommendations for when your partner needs help in the fitness department but is…

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Research says: you're not going to get motivated to workout until... [Ep.35] 11:51

1y ago11:51

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Send us a text A new piece of research has changed the way we understand motivation, particularly motivation in fitness. Motivation quite often is the major obstacle stopping you from achieving your desired goal. All of us have had days when we just "don't feel like it". We may put our exercises off till tomorrow... and, of course, tomorrow never c…

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Robyn Livingston interview - a journey of achievement [Ep.34] 11:22

1y ago11:22

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Send us a text In this episode I interview Robyn, a Growing Younger member for over 18 months. She will share her story... her achievements so far, obstacles that she had to overcome on her fitness journey and what helped her to get through the tough times. She is one of many members who managed to transform their lives and want to encourage others…

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5 factors to take into account when exercising after 40 [Ep.33] 13:28

1+ y ago13:28

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Send us a text There is no secret our bodies change as we age… Physical activities that used to be a “piece of cake” may now seem to be more of a challenge. But there are plenty of less obvious changes that you may not be aware of that lurk under the surface waiting for you to take one wrong step to come out. The good news is overwhelming amounts o…

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Am I going to bulk up and look like a body builder if I do strength training [Ep.32] 10:33

1+ y ago10:33

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Send us a text So you have heard of the many benefits of strength training and you're thinking of starting on this path. But you might be hesitating because you don't want to bulk up and look like an "Arnie" with massive bulging biceps and chest muscles. In this episode I break down and explain if you have a risk of bulking up when you start resist…

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3 Ways to Re-Start Your Fitness Journey After a Long (Christmas or otherwise) Break 9:22

1+ y ago9:22

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Send us a text In this episode I reveal the 3 strategies we use with our members to help them overcome procrastination and return to their fitness routine after the festive season or any long break. If you took a few weeks off during the Christmas break and especially if you managed to gain a couple of kilos over that time (this happens often) you …

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Success vs failure in fitness - the ONE determining factor according to our member survey [Ep. 30] 9:39

1+ y ago9:39

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Send us a text What separates those people who set and achieve their fitness goals successfully in 2024 and those who don't? To our surprise our recent member survey revealed some very clear and for many unexpected results. We tried to compare those people who managed to get to their goals in 2023 and those who really struggled. The objective of th…

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How to set effective fitness goals in 2024 [Ep.29] 11:59

1+ y ago11:59

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Send us a text How to set effective fitness goals to maximise your chances of finally getting real results in 2024! Discover our 5 time-tested strategies of goal setting that will boost your chances of achieving them. These are the strategies that we have been employing at Growing Younger with our members. They are known to get real results time an…

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How to lose weight and get fit when you suffer from ongoing back pain [Ep. 28] 9:56

1+ y ago9:56

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Send us a text Back pain is very common. And obesity or being overweight is probably even more common... Especially when we talk about people over 40. So very often the 2 problems co-exist. And not only they co-exist, they compound each other. You see, back pain may stop you from doing many types of physical exercises so therefore, it makes it diff…

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Is running good and safe as a way to keep fit for people over 40? [Ep. 27] 10:51

1+ y ago10:51

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Send us a text This no doubt has been one of the most controversial topics in the fitness industry for some time. There are a multitude of false beliefs wrapped about the subject of running... especially so when it comes to people over 40. Does it really cause damage to your knee and hip joints? is it really good for you? Or should you avoid it alt…

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Sarcopenia. Everyone gets it sooner or later... How to overcome it 12:41

1+ y ago12:41

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Send us a text In this episode we clarify what sarcopenia is... It simply refers to age-related muscle loss and everyone past the age of 40 is affected to a certain degree. Sarcopenia if left untreated may lead to significant loss of function and quality of life later in life. The good thing about sarcopenia is that is can be improved and even reve…

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Exercising with knee pain. What to do when it hurts to do almost any leg workout 10:15

1+ y ago10:15

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Send us a text We created a couple of videos in the past on this topic which proved to be extremely popular on our social media channels so we thought it would be a great idea to do a podcast on the topic too. In my experience as a physiotherapist at least 4 out of 5 knee injuries over the age of 40 have at least something to do with a wear-and-tea…

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How often and how long you should be taking breaks for when training after 40 (Ep.24) 8:46

1+ y ago8:46

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Send us a text This time we discuss the topic of taking breaks. Letting your body recover while training is an essential ingredient for making progress and hitting your goals. At the end of the day strength training is literally causing micro-damage to your muscle fibres. And you get stronger when these muscle fibres repair in a stronger position. …

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5 dangerous fitness myths common among over 40's (Ep. 23) 12:37

1+ y ago12:37

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Send us a text In this episode we reveal the 5 very common myths people over 40 have that stunt their progress and lead to failure. We debunk these myths and explain why they are not factual. You will be surprised at some of these myths as several of them are held as unquestionable truth in the fitness industry. One of them relates to strength trai…

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How to find extra 5 hours of free time per day to exercise & do the things you want (Ep.22) 10:25

2y ago10:25

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Send us a text In this episode Alex reveals a surprisingly simple way of freeing up your time each day to do the things that are most important such as exercising, cooking a healthy meal or spending quality time with your family. Alex will also share with the findings of a study that shows that indulging in just 1 hour of this activity will reduce …

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Returning back to exercise after taking some time off - how to avoid injury (Ep. 21) 9:49

2y ago9:49

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Send us a text In this episode Alex discuss proven strategies on how to minimise the risk of injury when you're returning to your fitness routine after a lengthy time off. Getting back to exercising is one of the most common ways of hurting yourself because you assume that your body is still at the same level of fitness as you were before the break…

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Are you a victim of the "next shiny object" syndrome? 9:20

2y ago9:20

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Send us a text Today we discuss one of the most common reasons why seemingly motivated people fail to achieve their goals... particularly when it comes to health and fitness. We discuss how easy it is to get off-track and the "cure" to stay focused and successfully get to your goal in a timely manner. With the abundance of information (both good an…

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Importance of vitamin D and how to get enough of it: interview with Dr. Kylie Vincent (Ep. 19) 19:04

2y ago19:04

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Send us a text In this episode we discuss the little known secrets about vitamin D and how to make sure you get enough of it. In order to obtain the most up-to-date information we interviewed a well-known sports chiropractor Dr. Kylie Vincent. You will discover proven ways to ensure your body gets the maximum benefit from this essential vitamin and…

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Lyn's amazing health transformation experience. This time it's not a weight-loss story [Ep. 18] 14:38

2y ago14:38

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Send us a text In this interview Lyn talks about her amazing journey with Growing Younger. She reveals how she managed to increase her muscle strength and general fitness. Lyn also talks about what makes Growing Younger different and how the programme helped her to achieve her health goals. Lyn's story is particularly interesting to those people ov…

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