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#88 - Longevity 101: The most important basics | Kristine Zeller at Men's Health

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What does longevity really mean in everyday life—beyond biohacking, ice baths, and extreme routines?

In this episode of the Men's Health Podcast, Dr. Jonathan Apasu talks with Kristine Zeller, founder of the Lifestyle of Longevity Podcast, about the real basics for a long, healthy, and fulfilling life.

Together, they break longevity down into four essential pillars: nutrition, exercise, recovery, and emotional health. Kristine shares practical strategies for making healthy routines work even with a packed schedule—without perfectionism, but with maximum impact.

Topics covered in this episode:

  • The four pillars of longevity, explained simply and in a way that works in everyday life.
  • Nutrition without the confusion, focusing on protein, vegetables, and the right approach to processed foods.
  • Exercise without the pressure to work out, featuring strength training, Zone 2 training, and targeted HIIT.
  • Sleep as a game changer for hormones, the brain, and performance.
  • Building routines that really last in the long term.
  • Emotional health and resilience with the Pennebaker Writing Protocol.

If you want to live longevity instead of just reading about it, tune in now!

 

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