Best Exercise For Longevity: Cardio or Resistance Training With Dr Stuart Phillips!

About this episode

Dr. Stuart Phillips discusses the impact of cardio versus resistance training on longevity and health.

Dr Stuarts Pages: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuartmphillips/?originalSubdomain=ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mackinprof/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SMPPh.D/ 📩 Contact us: talkingwithdocs@gmail.com When it comes to living longer, most people assume cardio is the answer. But is that actually true? In this episode, Dr. Phillips breaks down one of the biggest fitness debates in medicine: cardio versus resistance training for longevity. We look at what the science really says about heart health, muscle mass, aging, and why the type of exercise you choose matters more as you get older. You’ll learn: - How cardio impacts lifespan and heart health - Why resistance training becomes critical as we age - The role muscle mass plays in longevity and independence - Whether one type of exercise is clearly better or if you need both - How to structure exercise for long-term health, not just aesthetics If your goal is to stay strong, mobile, and healthy for decades to come, this episode gives you doctor-approved guidance without fitness myths or extremes. 🎧 Listen on Your Favourite Platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OFxEjictC41CCS1z2AVKe Apple…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr. Brad Weening, Dr. Paul Zalzal

Guest: Dr Stuart Phillips

Topics covered

• exercise
• longevity
• cardio
• resistance training
• health
• fitness

Keywords

• longevity
• cardio
• resistance training
• heart health
• muscle mass
• aging
• exercise structure

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