**Podcast Episode: Optimizing Healthspan and Longevity with Armin Eckelbarger**

**Host:** Dr. Steven Greene, The Success Doctor  

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**Podcast Episode: Optimizing Healthspan and Longevity with Arman Eckelbarger**
**Host:** Dr. Steven Greene, The Success Doctor  
**Guest:** Arman Eckelbarger – Certified Longevity Coach, Pro Bodybuilder, and Founder of Elevate Longevity Solutions  


**Episode Overview:**  
In this energizing episode of the mAke the grAde Experience podcast, Dr. Steven Greene sits down with Armin Eckelbarger, a seasoned expert in healthspan, longevity, and fitness with over 40 years of experience. Armin shares his inspiring journey from bodybuilding enthusiast to longevity coach, offering evidence-based insights into how to extend both lifespan and healthspan — the years you live in optimal health.


**Key Topics Covered:**  

- Arman's personal story: from overcoming challenges in high school to becoming a pro bodybuilder and champion, and later focusing on aging healthily.  
- The importance of focusing on healthspan, not just lifespan — living longer with vitality, mobility, and mental clarity.  
- Essential pillars of longevity: eliminating processed and ultra-processed foods, prioritizing quality sleep, and engaging in resistance training to maintain muscle mass and metabolism.  
- The role of muscle as a currency for longevity and the challenges of anabolic resistance with aging.  
- How exercise, fasting, and hormesis (mild stressors) contribute to autophagy and cellular health.  
- Critical perspectives on modern toxic food systems, medical approaches, hormone optimization, and the need for a proactive, root-cause health strategy.  
- Practical advice on lab testing, nutrition, hydration, and being an advocate for your own health.  
- The evolving science and AI innovations in longevity and why successful individuals are increasingly investing in it.  
- A candid discussion about customizing health and fitness approaches for men and women based on hormonal differences and personal goals.

**Notable Quotes:**  
- "You can't go wrong with whole, real food — that's where the money is for your health." — Arman Eckelbarger  
- "Resistance training maintains joint strength, bone density, and muscle, which is really your currency for longevity." — Arman Eckelbarger  
- "People don’t wake up and worry about conditions like high blood pressure until there’s pain. Being proactive is key." — Arman Eckelbarger  
- "Your body is like a gas tank — if you put bad fuel in, you're creating corrosion." — Arman Eckelbarger


**About Arman Eckelbarger:**  
Arman is a nationally recognized longevity coach and expert in healthspan optimization. He is a two-time NPC Masters National Over 50 welterweight bodybuilding champion and has coached hundreds of clients, delivering bespoke wellness programs integrating nutrition, fitness, recovery, and hormone management through his company, Elevate Longevity Solutions.

**Connect with Armin Eckelbarger:**  ]
arman@eliteexecmethod.com 

website: https://www.elevatelongevitysolutions.com/



- Social Media: Search for Armin Eckelbarger on LinkedIn and other platforms


**Why Listen:**  
If you care about aging gracefully, want to unlock your body’s full potential, or seek actionable strategies that combine science with lifestyle, this episode is a powerful resource. Armin's expertise helps you understand how simple, effective changes can profoundly impact your vitality and longevity.
**Host’s Final Thoughts:**  
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