#53 | Health Span, Strength, and Cutting Through the Longevity BS with Paul von Zielbauer
From Fulfillment Project by Fulfillment Project with: Andy Leonard
April 6, 2026 · 1h 3m · Season 2 · Episode 53
About this episode
In this episode, Andy Leonard interviews Paul von Zielbauer about aging with strength and avoiding longevity scams.
Aging With Strength: https://agingwithstrength.com Geezer Magazine: https://geezermagazine.com How do you age with strength without falling for longevity scams? In this episode of The Fulfillment Project, Andy Leonard sits down with Pulitzer‑nominated journalist Paul von Zielbauer, creator of Aging With Strength, to cut through the noise around supplements, fitness fads, and the so‑called “longevity industrial complex.” Paul explains why healthspan matters more than lifespan, how to build real strength after 40 (without destroying your joints), and how to spot red flags when influencers and doctors are selling expensive longevity theater. This is a grounded, no‑BS conversation about strength training, aging well, bone density, balance, brain health, and living fully into the years you actually have.👇 In this episode, we cover: Why living longer isn’t the goal. Living healthier is The biggest mistakes people make starting strength training after 40 How to build muscle, balance, and bone density without a gym Why most supplements don’t work (and which ones might) How to spot longevity scams and hidden financial incentives The “eat and move like it’s 1899” framework for simple…
People in this episode
Host: Andy Leonard
Guest: Paul von Zielbauer
Topics covered
- healthspan
- strength training
- aging
- longevity
- supplements
- fitness fads
- bone density
- brain health
Keywords
- longevity industrial complex
- muscle building
- balance
- social connection
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Aging With Strength, Geezer Magazine
Books & works: Aging With Strength
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