Why do so many people get weaker, less capable and gain more body fat as they get older? And what can you actually do to fight back against it? In this episode of The Better With Brock Podcast, I sit down with Michaela Bentley, a personal trainer who has just turned 60, to talk about why lifting weights becomes even more important as you age. We unpack how Michaela’s training has changed from her younger years to now, the truth about metabolism, how to simplify your nutrition, whether calorie tracking is necessary, the best exercises to build strength for life, and the supplements she actually uses to support her health and longevity. If you want to age well, build muscle, stay independent and feel better in your body for longer, this episode is for you.https://teambrockashby.com/coaching Free calorie calculator: https://www.instagram.com/brockashby Tiktok: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN5Zx41Q3YBVjhq9RgqmTGQ E-mail: https://teambrockashby.com/contact Follow Michaela Bentley here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelabentleyfitness/ Timestamps: 0:00 - Training in your 60s 19:06 - Metabolism 26:45 - How to streamline your nutrition 43:27 - Is tracking calories essential? 48:16 - Michaela’s top 10 exercises 55:14 - Michaela’s supplement protocol 59:04 - Quote, book and habit Let’s go 💪

Why do so many people feel tired, bloated, inflamed and stuck even when they are trying to be healthy? In this episode of The Better With Brock Podcast, I sit down with Jen Winkler to break down the connection between gut health, blood sugar, hormones and metabolism. We talk about insulin resistance, gut imbalances, why many people struggle even when doing “all the right things”, and what actually determines your metabolism. Jen also shares her personal journey from keto and carnivore to reintroducing carbohydrates, and how that impacted her energy, hormones, body composition and overall health. If you are interested in fat loss, gut health, hormones, metabolism and nutrition, this episode will give you a new perspective. Work with TEAM BROCK ASHBY 💪 Personalised coaching - https://teambrockashby.com/coaching Free calorie calculator - http://calc.teambrockashby.com/ Daily motivation emails - https://brocvkashby.activehosted.com/f/1 Connect with Brock 👋 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brockashby TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/brockashby Email - https://teambrockashby.com/contact Follow Jen Winkler Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jenwinklerwellness Website - https://jenwinkler.me Timestamps 0:00 How gut health and blood sugar affect your body 2:00 What is chronically high insulin? 5:58 What to do when you’re doing everything right 18:54 When to start taking supplements 25:43 When keto stopped working for Jen 35:23 How to reintroduce carbs 44:51 What the wellness industry is getting wrong about gut health 51:05 When hormones are actually the problem 1:00:13 What is metabolism? 1:06:26 Quickfire questions 1:14:27 Closing tradition

What are GLP-1 weight loss drugs doing to the fitness industry? Are peptides actually worth the hype? And has science based training gone too far? In this episode of The Better With Brock Podcast, I sit down with Eric Helms, natural bodybuilder, researcher, and co-founder of 3D Muscle Journey, to talk about the future of fitness. We discuss the rise of GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy, what happens when people stop using them, and how these drugs may reshape fat loss and the fitness industry. We also explore the concept of the obesogenic phenotype, identity and weight loss, the growing popularity of peptides, and the strengths and weaknesses of the science based fitness movement. Eric shares his perspective on training volume, full range of motion, hypertrophy research, and how strength training can be effective even with lower training volumes. If you are interested in fat loss, muscle building, evidence based training, GLP-1 medications, peptides, and the future of the fitness industry, this conversation will give you a lot to think about. Work with TEAM BROCK ASHBY 💪 Personalised coaching: https://teambrockashby.com/coaching Free calorie calculator: http://calc.teambrockashby.com/ Daily motivation emails: https://brocvkashby.activehosted.com/f/1 Connect with Brock 👋 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brockashby TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/brockashby Email: https://teambrockashby.com/contact Eric Helms is a strength and conditioning researcher, natural bodybuilder, coach, and educator. He holds a PhD in strength and conditioning and is widely known for his work in evidence based hypertrophy training and nutrition for physique athletes. Eric is also a coach with 3D Muscle Journey and has helped shape much of the modern conversation around science based fitness. Follow Eric: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helms3dmj/ Website: https://www.3dmusclejourney.com/ Timestamps: 0:00 How GLP-1s are impacting society 6:30 What happens when people stop using GLP-1s 17:12 Identity and the obesogenic phenotype 35:14 Are peptides worth the hype? 55:40 Full range of motion and training volume 1:14:58 Strength training with less volume 1:22:48 Has science based training gone too far? 1:35:40 Quote, book and habit Let's go 💪