#115 – The Strength to Live Longer – With Jordan Smith

What if getting strong wasn’t just about performance, but about staying alive longer?

In this episode, I sit down with Jordan Smith, a coach and powerlifter who’s made it his mission to help people live longer through strength.

We explore the connection between muscle, movement, and longevity, and how the training culture has shifted away from purely aesthetic goals into something much deeper.

Jordan shares his personal evolution—from learning the foundations of long-term health to discovering his passion for powerlifting.

Whether you’re a coach, lifter, or someone who just wants to age with more strength and intention, this episode hits home.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How Jordan started helping clients optimize their health for longevity

• The relationship between resistance training, movement, and lifespan

• Why cardio still matters—but muscle is the real game changer

• What most people get wrong about training for “health”

• His personal journey into powerlifting and how it reshaped his mindset

• The learning curve of stepping into his first meet prep

• Why lifting heavy can be a form of therapy

• His approach to balancing performance goals with client needs

• What longevity-focused coaching actually looks like in real life

• This one is grounded, informative, and a great reminder that strength isn’t just for sport—it’s for life.

Find more from Jordan Smith

On Instagram @smitty1317

Find more from Rhyland

On Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @rqtrainingnutrition

Twitter: @QuallyRhyland

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