#162: 🎙️ INTERVIEW | Routine Over Motivation with Fitness Legend Jamie Brenkus on Movement, Aging & Longevity

Unlocking the Secrets of Movement

Hey friends,

This week’s episode might just change how you think about aging forever.

I sat down with Jamie Brenkus, yes, the 8 Minute Abs pioneer, and what started as a conversation about fitness turned into something much deeper: a masterclass on how movement literally determines how we age.

Here’s what hit me hardest: “People don’t die of old age, they die of inactivity.”

Jamie breaks down why the fitness industry has been getting it wrong, why motivation is overrated (yes, really), and how simple, consistent resistance training, not intense workouts is the real key to longevity.

You’ll discover:

• Why “routine over motivation” is the mantra that actually works

• The EHOH principle that keeps you moving all day

• How resistance training becomes non-negotiable as we age

• Jamie’s “Lean, Green & Clean” nutrition framework

• Why your waistline is literally your lifeline

• The Jack LaLanne wisdom that shaped Jamie’s entire philosophy

This isn’t about six-pack abs or crushing yourself in the gym. It’s about the small, sustainable habits that let you “wake up with a grin, not a groan.”

Whether you’re 25 or 75, this conversation will give you a fresh perspective on what it really takes to age powerfully.

Love from Lisbon,

Nina

P.S. Jamie’s take on recovery will surprise you: “Don’t stop moving.” Hear why movement, not rest, is often the answer.

Watch the episode here: Y

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

Listen to the episode on 🔴YouTube, 🟢 Spotify, 🟣 Apple Podcasts, 🟠 Substack Podcasts.

Where to find Jaime Brenkus:

• Website

• LinkedIn

• Online Coaching

• Email

Where to find Nina Patrick, PhD:

• Newsletter

• LinkedIn

• Website

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