Healthy Mind, Healthy Life

On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, hosted by Sana (filling in for Avik Chakraborty), we unpack why “feeling fine” isn’t the same as being strong—especially as the body quietly changes with age.

This episode is for anyone feeling slower, more tired, or unsure what to track. Mike McGlothlin connects the dots between muscle loss (sarcopenia), VO2 max, and cellular health (phase angle)—and how testing, small training shifts, and consistent recovery can protect your energy, mobility, and long-term independence.

About the Guest:

Mike McGlothlin, CPT has lived with diabetes for 25+ years and shifted his focus from managing it to working toward reversal. He’s the founder of Ageless Fitness (Florida) and shares a “test, don’t guess” approach to strength, cardio-respiratory fitness, and recovery.

Episode Chapters:

• 00:05:25 — Why health shows up in stairs, recovery, and “everyday strength”

• 00:08:11 — Sarcopenia: the muscle-loss problem people miss

• 00:10:55 — The real risks: falls, frailty, and functional decline

• 00:14:23 — “Responsible” strength building without heavy lifting

• 00:18:27 — VO2 max: a wellness metric, not just fitness

• 00:21:33 — Chasing numbers vs building outcomes you care about

• 00:24:03 — Phase angle + cellular health: the “battery” analogy that lands

Key Takeaways:

• Track skeletal muscle mass, not just weight—muscle impacts glucose use.

• Use testing (body scans, VO2) to guide training instead of guessing.

• Build strength with targeted, joint-friendly resistance and consistency.

• Treat VO2 max as a future-independence metric tied to daily function.

• Prioritize recovery practices that help you train again—better.

How to Connect With the Guest:

https://mcgspeaks.com/ - This allows listeners to schedule a time with Mike to determine if they would like to have him speak on financial or wellness matters. Connect for workshops and speaking engagements.

https://www.agelessfitnessfl.com/ 

 

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Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.

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