Live Long and Master Aging

Where we live could be the most important factor in how long and well we live. Teri Slavik-Tsuyuki, co-chair of the Global Wellness Institute’s Wellness Communities Initiative, reveals how homes and neighborhoods influence 85% of our health outcomes—more than our genes. 

From pandemic-driven lifestyle shifts to multigenerational living, she shares how intentional design, walkable communities, and social spaces can keep us independen...

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how we understand our health — not just how we feel today, but how fast we’re actually aging.

On this episode of Live Long, host Peter Bowes continues his personal experiment with Hundred, the AI-powered longevity platform that combines advanced blood testing, wearable data and personalized insights to track biological age and guide smarter health decisions.

After introducing the app in an ...

Was it a boozy start to the New Year? What if you could gain more clarity, energy, and better health by giving up drinking? Imagine a day when alcohol no longer dominates our thoughts—at holidays, celebrations, or even a quiet night in front of the TV. 

Alcohol-free expert James Swanwick says a cultural shift is underway, with alcohol slowly losing its grip on our social and professional lives. Even moderate drinking can quietly sap...

Pilates is more than graceful movement — it’s a strength-focused, precision-based system that builds core stability, balance, and posture for people of all ages. In the final episode of our Move for Life series Peter Bowes explores how Pilates is can help us with lifelong mobility. Originally developed as rehabilitation for dancers, Pilates uses controlled, low-repetition movements on mats and spring-based apparatus to target stabi...

Your breath is your most powerful performance tool. In this episode of the Live Long Podcast, part of our Move for Life series, coaches Nate Wilkins and Shebah Carfagna explain how breathwork transforms endurance, strength, mobility and daily resilience.

From nasal breathing and diaphragmatic control to rhythm, syncopation and sport-specific techniques, we explore how breathing shapes your workout — and your wellbeing. Learn why beg...

Mind–body training is widely recognized as a pillar of healthy aging. Research suggests that how we move — and how we think while we move — are deeply connected. When breath, focus and technique align, we sharpen cognition, reduce stress and build the kind of resilience that keeps us active for life.

In this episode of Move for Life, fitness coaches Nate Wilkins and Shebah Carfagna explore why the mind–body connection is more than a...

Our understanding of the body's internal clocks is rapidly evolving, with new research shedding light on the powerful effects of circadian rhythms. From the way artificial light disrupts our sleep patterns to how animals’ natural cycles offer valuable insights into human health, the science is undeniable. 

Dr. Philippa Gander, a leading expert in sleep and circadian rhythms and author of Life in Sync: The Science of Internal Cl...

Farmers’ walks - carrying weight in each hand and moving with steady control - are catching on as a simple, full-body exercise that mirrors real life. In this episode Ageless Workout creators Nate Wilkins and Shebah Carfagna, explain why this straightforward movement does far more than build strength. It boosts grip power - a marker often linked with overall health and longevity - and helps improve posture, core stability, and bala...

The kettlebell swing is a cornerstone exercise for building strength, power, and cardiovascular fitness - all in one efficient, full-body movement. Proper technique is key: mastering the hip hinge, engaging the core, and selecting the right load are essential to protect the back and generate force through the glutes.

In this Move for Life episode of the Live Long Podcast, Peter Bowes is joined by trainers Nate Wilkins and Shebah Car...

Functional training is redefining what it means to stay fit for life. Instead of chasing personal records in the gym, this approach focuses on the movements that matter most—squatting, lifting, balancing, and moving with control—to preserve independence and prevent injury.

In this Move for Life episode of the Live Long Podcast, Peter Bowes is joined by trainers Nate Wilkins and Shebah Carfagna, co-founders of The Ageless Workout, to...

The plank may look simple, but it’s one of the most effective full-body exercises for building strength, stability, and balance. In this Move for Life episode, Peter Bowes is joined by trainers Nate Wilkins and Shebah Carfagna, co-founders of The Ageless Workout, to explore how mastering the plank can transform your movement and longevity.

They break down the fundamentals of proper form, explain safe progressions from wall and knee-...

A strong core is far more than a set of visible abs - it’s the foundation for every movement you make. This intricate network of muscles stabilizes your spine, improves posture, and protects against injury. As we age, maintaining core strength and endurance becomes essential for balance, mobility, and overall vitality.

In this Move for Life conversation, Peter Bowes talks with Nate Wilkins and Shebah Carfagna, fitness professionals ...

Kwame Terra is on a mission to make movement a cultural norm and health an accessible part of everyday life. Through his community-based bEHR Health platform, the New Orleans athlete is reimagining wellness through walking, technology, and social connection. 

His mission: to make healthy choices desirable, accessible, and part of daily life, particularly within Black communities that have long faced systemic health gaps.

Terra promot...

A simple one-leg stand is a surprisingly powerful test of balance, coordination, and how well your body is aging. In this episode of our series, Move for Life, trainers Nate Wilkins and Shebah Carfagna show how this fun, focused move lights up your core, glutes, and posture—while improving breath control and body awareness. They guide you through progressions—from fingertip support to eyes closed and longer holds—that boost stabili...

Age-related decline in our ability to balance increases the risk of falls and loss of independence among older adults. But balance is a trainable skill. In this Move for Life episode fitness trainers Nate Wilkins and Shebah Carfagna discuss practical strategies such as daily single-leg stands, heel-to-toe walking, backward walking and integrating balance drills into routine tasks like brushing teeth. They focus on progressive chall...

Social bonds may be the most overlooked key to longevity. In this episode, Ken Stern, author of Healthy to 100, explains how connection, purpose, and community can profoundly extend healthspan. 

Drawing on insights from Japan, Singapore, Korea, Spain, and Italy, he reveals how cultures that value older adults achieve healthier, longer lives. He contrasts this approach with the U.S., where technology-driven isolation and ageist norms...

Static stretching is a crucial, often skipped step in post-workout recovery, with benefits that extend beyond cooling down. In this episode of our 20-part series, Move for Life, Peter Bowes is joined by Ageless Workout coaches, Nate Wilkins and Shebah Carfagna, to explore how holding stretches can ease muscle tension, support flexibility, and mitigate injury risk.

They suggest whole-body routines, prioritizing major muscle groups li...

Dynamic stretching is an essential warm-up tool, priming muscles and joints for movement by improving mobility, increasing blood flow, and preparing the body for safer, more effective exercise

Ageless Workout trainers Nate Wilkins and Shebah Carfagna explain how warming up reduces injury risk - especially for older adults - while enhancing range of motion and exercise quality. In conversation with Peter Bowes, they highlight the ben...

Flexibility and mobility underpin healthy aging and longevity.  In this episode Peter Bowes explores practical steps to enhance our ability to move with ease and remain active for as long as possible. Fitness trainers Nate Wilkins and Shebah Carfagna explain that sport-related strains, from pickleball to tennis, occur when warm-ups and range-of-motion work are neglected. We discover why everyday routines, from morning stretches to ...