Paul "Hazzo" Haslam brings decades of experience as a clinical exercise physiologist, having trained elite athletes from Olympic medallists to NRL players to cricket legend Brett Lee.

In this comprehensive episode, we dive deep into the science of building and maintaining muscle mass, strength training protocols, and the delicate balance between cardiovascular fitness and muscle preservation as we age. We spoke about:

• The truth about compound exercises and why they're essential for longevity
• How to structure strength training for maximum results without joint damage
• Why bigger muscles actually help control blood sugar and prevent diabetes
• The relationship between VO2 max and brain health, including dementia prevention
• Sarcopenia and how to recognise if you're losing muscle mass
• Nutrition timing and protein requirements for maintaining muscle after 40 • The posterior chain and why your glutes are disappearing with age

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