Episode 397

The Top Signs and Signals You Aren’t Aging Well

With Juliet and Kelly Starrett

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When we think about longevity, many of us share the vision of continuing to do the things we love. Whether that’s gardening, hiking, skiing, or playing with our grandchildren, we need to take action to preserve our mobility now so we can set ourselves up for a long, joy-filled future.

Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Juliet and Kelly Starrett to discuss their practical, no-frills approach to promoting durability and mobility as we age. Juliet and Kelly have been in the wellness industry for decades. In this episode, they unpack the most impactful diet, lifestyle, and movement strategies they’ve learned in their new book, Built to Move, so you can build strength, live, and move freely now and into your 60s, 70s, 80s, and beyond. 

Dhru, Juliet, and Kelly also discuss at-home tests for mobility, like the sit and rise test, the power of walking, prioritizing dietary fiber, protein, sleep, and building up your body’s resilience now so your body can bounce back faster from injury or setbacks of aging in the future. They also share what they’ve learned about diet and why keeping things simple is the foundation of making true progress and sustainable change. 

Juliet Starrett is an entrepreneur, attorney, author, podcaster, and professional whitewater paddler, winning three world championships and five national titles. Dr. Kelly Starrett consults with athletes and coaches from the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, the US Olympic Team, elite Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard forces. He also consults corporations to support the health and well-being of their employees and is the author of Becoming a Supple Leopard and Ready to Run. Juliet and Kelly Starrett founded The Ready State fitness podcast and blog, San Francisco Cross Fit, co-authors of the Wall Street Journal bestseller Deskbound and the New York Times best-seller Built to Move.

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For more on Juliet and Kelly Starrett, follow The Ready State on Instagram @thereadystate, YouTube @TheReadyState, Facebook @TheReadyState, Twitter @thereadystate, and through their website thereadystate.com.

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I hope you enjoyed this conversation as much as I did.
Wishing you health and happiness.
Dhru Purohit

In this Episode, you will learn

  1. Why the sit and rise test is a key marker of longevity
    (2:23)
  2. The major milestones where declines in mobility start to happen
    (13:52)
  3. The power of walking for longevity
    (23:57)
  4. How to build up your sleep pressure
    (28:17)
  5. Increasing your durability to aging
    (40:51)
  6. Fundamentals for longevity that make the biggest impact
    (45:38)
  7. Breaking free from diet culture and finding what works best for you
    (52:00)
  8. The 800 grams of fiber challenge
    (56:08)
  9. Why metabolic flexibility is the ultimate marker of a successful diet
    (1:18:50)
  10. Recommendations for sleep
    (1:28:08)
  11. Creating a movement-rich environment
    (1:33:11)
  12. Mobility for everyday movement
    (1:42:33)
  13. At-home tests for determining your range of motion
    (1:54:08)
  14. How to get started
    (1:56:12)
  15. Societal shifts for creating a healthier lifestyle for the next generation
    (2:00:48)
  16. Final thoughts and where to follow Juliet and Kelly’s work
    (2:11:00)

Guest

 
Dhru Purohit

Dhru is the host of the Dhru Purohit Show, a top 30 health podcast with over 30 million downloads. His interviews focus on the inner workings of the brain and the body and feature the brightest minds in wellness, medicine, and mindset.

Dhru Purohit is also a serial entrepreneur and investor in the health and wellness industry.

 
Juliet and Kelly Starrett

Juliet Starrett is an entrepreneur, attorney, author, podcaster, and professional whitewater paddler, winning three world championships and five national titles. Dr. Kelly Starrett consults with athletes and coaches from the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, the US Olympic Team, elite Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard forces. He also consults corporations to support the health and well-being of their employees and is the author of Becoming a Supple Leopard and Ready to Run. Juliet and Kelly Starrett founded The Ready State fitness podcast and blog, San Francisco Cross Fit, co-authors of the Wall Street Journal bestseller Deskbound and the New York Times best-seller Built to Move.

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