In this episode, our popular returning guest, Christian Thibaudeau, combines his 18+ years of training experience with his strength & conditioning knowledge to give you an easy-to-listen, science-based guide to optimal health and longevity. You will learn: how he got back in shape after a serious health issue - and how you can too. Five ways to stay lean for life, no more fads or crazy diets. Anti-aging exercises that will keep you young, strong and leaner. The importance of a healthy lifestyle and how carbs and fat fit into a healthy diet and much more. Listen Now!   Brief Bio: Christian Thibaudeau is a Canadian bodybuilder, and strength coach. He’s successfully trained a wide array of athletes from Olympic lifters and strongmen to hockey players and figure skaters. He’s also a former competitive Olympic weightlifter, football coach, and has his M.Sc. degree in exercise science. Chris gained notability in the online bodybuilding world in the late 1990s as a key contributor to the online bodybuilding magazine, Iron Magazine Online (or IronMag). He is currently a frequent contributor to Testosterone Magazine and has been applauded by fellow trainers for his willingness to accept and incorporate other ideas into his training program.   In this episode, you’ll learn: How Christian got back into shape after a health issue (3:40) 4 Reasons you can’t out-exercise a bad diet (10:38) Staying Lean: 5 Tips for Staying Lean for life (17:12) Anti-aging exercise routine for 40+ years old (18:19) How to keep your muscles strong as you age (23:34) Training frequency – how often should you train after 40 (32:23) The benefits of high-frequency strength training (41:29) Exercises to reduce systemic inflammation (56:23) How much protein do we really need (58:02) Acid Alkaline Balance Diet (1:01:57) How carbs and fats fit into a healthy diet (1:05:59) Pro & cons of glutamine (1:12:05)   Resources: Episode 211: Christian Thibaudeau: The 7 Most Common Fitness Mistakes You’re Making (And What To Do About It) Articles   Connect with Christian: Website  Twitter Facebook    Do you still want to transform your health, body, and life in 2017? Check out our Legendary Workout Program and get ready to get into the best shape of your life (without killing yourself at the gym or getting injured).   Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. If you have any questions (or would like answers to hear previously submitted voicemail questions!), head on over to the ASK TED section. Are you tired of following a fitness routine, eating healthier foods, and not be seeing the weight come off the way you hope? Take my FREE Quiz now and find out how to fix that today. Until next time! Ted