In EPISODE 186 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER, Dr. Gillian Lockitch talks with fitness expert and author, Chad Austin, about the importance of fitness in healthy Aging. Chad is an award winning author of the book series, “Make Fitness A Priority.”  and former host of the talk radio show, “Be Fit…For Life”. An athlete, coach, and a personal trainer since 2006, Chad is the owner of Priority Fitness in Overland Park, KS. He emphasizes that maintaining fitness should be a lifelong priority, not just a short-term goal, and shares his journey from personal trainer to fitness advocate. He introduces the concepts of “donut slayers” and “fitness fishermen” to help people maintain fitness despite life’s obstacles. Chad also discusses the importance of finding enjoyable fitness activities and integrating them into one’s life. 

Episode Timeline:

0:01 Introduction and Overview of the Podcast and Guest

2:57 Chad Austin’s Athletic Career and Personal Training Journey

4:58 Inspiration behind Chad’s Books on Fitness

9:40 Defining Fitness and Overcoming Misconceptions

13:51 The Importance of Fitness for All Ages

14:13 Creating a Sustainable Fitness Plan

25:55 Overcoming Obstacles and Staying Motivated

29:51 Personal Experiences and Insights

35:24 Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts

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Dr. Gillian Lockitch Dr. Gillian Lockitch

Dr. Gillian Lockitch is an international speaker, author of Growing Older, Living Younger: The Science of Aging Gracefully and The Art of Retiring Comfortably, and host of the Growing Older, Living Younger Podcast. As a dual-certified Specialist in Paediatrics and Medical Biochemistry and Professor at the University of British Columbia, her professional career was rooted in science. During her rehabilitation from life-saving emergency spinal surgery, her passion to be able to dance again led her to explore the intersection of medical and epigenetic science with non-Western healing traditions, to understand how to change aging at the cellular level. Within the Growing Older, Living Younger Project, the Change Your Aging Masterplan cycle is a year-long 3 part coaching program to preserve mind and brain, build your best body, and to survive and thrive in your environment. At 70 Dr. Lockitch became a first time entrepreneur, building a global online business with the premiere wellness and beauty company, to help others extend their healthspan, stay vibrant, active, and independent as they age. Now retired from medical practice, Dr. Lockitch is an empathetic coach and mentor but does not diagnose, treat or prescribe for medical diseases.