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Resilience. Strength. Discipline, Life beyond borders Join Hugo Martins Cervantes, an expat, veteran, and functional fitness enthusiast, as he explores aging strong, mental toughness, and Functional training. From Steel Clubs, Steel Maces, kettlebells and more to military discipline and life as an expat, this podcast is about building strength—inside and out—no matter where life takes you. If you're over 50 or getting there, seeking motivation, or navigating change, train smart, stay strong, ...
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Episode 14 - Why I Love Maces (And Why You Might Too)
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Why I Love Maces (And Why You Might Too) Ever felt like your shoulder stability and grip strength had hit a plateau? Enter the macebell: an off-center, medieval-inspired tool that challenges your rotator cuff, core, and coordination in ways you’ve never experienced. In this episode, we explore: Origins & Anecdotes: How Short video with a steelmace …
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Episode 13 - Strength & Discipline: What the Military Taught Me
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Strength & Discipline: What the Military Taught Me In this episode, I reflect on the powerful lessons the military left with me — not just in physical endurance, but in mindset, structure, and resilience. From early mornings to unwavering routines, I explore how these principles shaped my approach to fitness, personal growth, and navigating life’s …
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Episode 12 - Crossroads of the Mind: On Midlife, Comfort, and Challenge
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Crossroads of the Mind: On Midlife, Comfort, and Challenge At some point, many of us reach a place where life looks stable on the outside — yet something stirs within. In this episode, I reflect on a candid dinner conversation that held up a mirror to my own journey: the need to feel challenged, to grow, to be seen and pushed beyond comfort. Is it …
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Episode 11 - Back to Sweat, Back to Self: My Sports Journey
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After a pause, I’m back — not to where I was, but to where I need to be. This episode dives into the emotional and physical journey of restarting training after a break: from the humbling first sessions to rediscovering flow, and how aging adds depth (and wisdom) to the process. Expect raw reflections, new routines, and tips on smarter recovery. Wh…
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EPISODE 10 - The Workout You Don’t Want Is the One You Need
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🎉 Episode 10: The Workout You Don’t Want Is the One You Need 🏋️♂️ Welcome to our 10th episode — a small milestone with a big message! In this special edition of Aging Strong with Hugo, we dig deep into the uncomfortable truth behind your resistance: why the workouts you dread might be the exact medicine your body (and mind) need most. Whether it’s…
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Episode 9 - Transitions, Training & Mindful Steps
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In this candid episode, I unpack three big things: 🏋️♂️ My workout of the day — short, intense, and surprisingly grounding. 🌍 The messy, often hilarious reality of moving to a new country. 🥗 And how I’m staying sane by paying close attention to two deceptively simple rituals: walking and eating. Between cardboard boxes, new habits, and urban strol…
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Episode 8 - Home Again: Restarting Life with Strength and Purpose
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🎙️ Episode 8 – "Home Again: Restarting Life with Strength and Purpose" This episode is slightly off-topic—but only slightly. Because what’s more functional than having your entire life flipped upside down by a cross-border move? Yes, I moved back to my “old new” country. And let’s just say… if something could go wrong, it tried. From bureaucratic l…
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Episode 7 - Rewriting the Aging Narrative
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Why Aging Strong Is a Mindset, Not Just Physical In this deeply personal and thought-provoking episode, I open up about the real story behind Aging Strong—why it's more than just lifting weights or staying active. I dive into recent experiences that have shaped how I approach aging today, including some personal life shifts, unexpected challenges, …
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Episode 6 - The Power of Breathing: Your Untapped Superpower
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What if the secret to greater strength, sharper focus, and deeper calm has been right under your nose all along? In this episode of Aging Strong with Hugo, we explore the profound impact of something so basic, so automatic, that we rarely give it a second thought: breathing. Whether you're lifting weights, navigating stress, or simply trying to age…
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Episode 5 - Why I Love Bulgarian Bags and Battle Ropes (And Why You Might Too)
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In this episode, I open up about two of the most dynamic tools in my training arsenal: the Bulgarian Bag and Battle Ropes. These aren't just fitness accessories—they've become essential to my transformation and ongoing journey toward strength, resilience, and better aging. I share how I stumbled upon them, why they stood out from more traditional e…
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Episode 4 - Tool of Change: My Introduction to Mace Training
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🎙️ Forged in Iron: My Macebell Beginning “It wasn’t just a tool—it became a turning point.” In this episode, I open up about how I first encountered the steel mace—and why that moment marked a quiet revolution in my life. From confusion and doubt to flow and discipline, I’ll walk you through those early days of swinging a macebell, learning the bas…
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Episode 3.1 - What I Eat to Age Strong (and Stay Sane)
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What I Eat to Age Strong (and Stay Sane) In this bonus episode, I open up about what I actually eat — the foods, habits, and mindset shifts that are helping me stay strong, focused, and functional in my 50s. From ditching sugar to viewing food as fuel, I walk you through the real-life diet that supports my training, recovery, and mental clarity. No…
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Episode 3 - Kettlebells and the Road Back to Strength
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🎧 Kettlebells and the Road Back to Strength In this episode, I take you through my personal journey of how kettlebell training became more than just a workout — it became a path to reclaiming strength, mobility, and purpose after 40. From struggling with energy and weight to finding discipline and joy in each swing, I share the highs, the challenge…
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Episode 2.1 - The Shena Board: Ancient Simplicity for Modern Strength
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🎙️ Bonus Episode 2.2 – Rediscovering Strength: The Power of the Shena Board In this special bonus episode, Hugo shares the story behind a humble wooden tool that became a cornerstone of his training: the Shena Board. Rooted in ancient traditions and built with his own hands, the Shena taught him about simplicity, discipline, and aging with strength…
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Episode 2 - The Power of Functional Tools: Indian Clubs, Steel Clubs & Moving Pain-Free After 50
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In this episode of Aging Strong with Hugo, I dive into the tools that helped me rebuild my shoulders, improve my posture, and train smarter—not harder—after turning 50. Discover the power of Indian Clubs and Steel Clubs—ancient tools making a modern comeback in functional training. I share how these circular strength tools not only helped me move p…
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Episode 1 - Aging Strong Begins: My Story, My Mission
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🎧 Aging Strong Begins: My Story, My Mission Why Functional Training Became My Path After 50 In this very first episode of Aging Strong with Hugo, I open up about why I started this podcast and how functional training reshaped not just my body, but my mindset, energy, and future. You’ll hear the story behind the mission—from personal struggles to di…
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A quick and personal update from me. Life threw a few delays my way—but I’m still here, and more is coming your way soon. In this mini-episode, I share a behind-the-scenes thank you, a glimpse of what’s next for Aging Strong with Hugo, and a nod to the amazing band behind the show’s powerful intro. 🎸 Big thanks to Shelma & Volkara for the 80s/90s r…
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In this bonus episode, I take a pause to share something more personal — the why behind my book. This isn't the beginning of my podcast journey, but it is the heart of my story. You'll hear: What truly pushed me to write a memoir after 50 How fitness and reflection became tools for healing And why I believe storytelling — especially our own — can c…
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A behind-the-scenes thank you and a preview of what’s to come. Get a first taste of Aging Strong with Hugo—and meet the band behind the powerful intro. Special thanks to Shelma & Volkara for the 80s/90s rock energy that kicks off every episode. 🎸 Check them out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shelma_and_volkara 🌐 Learn more about my journey, b…
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What if getting older didn’t mean getting weaker? In this short teaser, I share the bold idea behind Aging Strong with Hugo — a podcast about strength, reinvention, and living with purpose beyond 40 and 50. 🎧 Full episodes launch on April 1st. Subscribe now and start aging stronger, one episode at a time. #AgingStrongwithhugo #PodcastTrailer #LifeA…
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Welcome to Aging Strong with Hugo — the podcast where we break old narratives about aging and build stronger, more intentional lives after 40 and 50. I’m Hugo, and in this short trailer I’ll tell you why I started this show, what inspired me to write my first book, and what you can expect from the upcoming episodes — launching on April 1st. Whether…
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