What if the secret to aging well isn’t about crushing yourself in the gym, but about simple, consistent movement that you can sustain for life?
In this episode, Nina sits down with Jamie Brenkus, the fitness pioneer behind 8 Minute Abs, for a refreshingly honest conversation about what actually matters for longevity and health. Jamie challenges conventional fitness wisdom and reveals why routine beats motivation, why resistance training becomes non-negotiable as we age, and how the choices we make today directly impact how we’ll feel decades from now.
This isn’t about achieving the perfect body, it’s about building sustainable habits that let you wake up with energy, move with confidence, and age with vitality.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introducing Jaime Brenkus
02:21 Changing The Way You Age
02:36 What’s The Real Cost Of Aging?
03:35 People Don’t Die Of Old Age, They Die Of Inactivity
03:41 If You Don’t Make Time For Your Wellness, You’re Going To Make Time For Your Illness
05:26 The Science Of Powerful Workouts
07:41 Move Every Hour On The Hour (Ehoh)
08:16 Jaime’s Daily Routine
09:20 The Power Of Routine Over Motivation
11:44 Resistance Training Is The Key To Build Muscle
18:15 The Impact Of Aging On Fitness
19:31 Your Diet Is Just As Important As Your Fitness
20:27 You Have To Think Like A Lean Person
23:35 Don’t Compare Yourself To Others
24:49 If Exercise Is King, Nutrition Is Queen
26:34 Jaime’s Principles To Eat Healthy - Lean, Green & Clean
27:21 Nutrition: The Key To Longevity
30:16 Portion Control Tips
31:36 Your Waistline Is Your Lifeline
36:28 Refuel Your Body, Don’t Fool Your Body
36:47 The Importance Of Resistance Training
41:59 Wake Up With A Grin Or A Groan In The Morning
43:35 Consistency Beats Intensity
44:31 Routine Over Motivation
45:55 Lessons From Jack LaLanne
50:11 First Steps To Fitness Transformation
51:03 Don’t Forget The Resistance Training
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