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191. Built to Last: The Framework for Intentional Growth | David Amerland

Andrew Fix — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:00:14 +0000

David Amerland joins Dr. Andrew Fix to unpack why health habits so often fall apart, even when we know better. Why does motivation fade after the New Year rush? What makes some goals stick while others slip away? Drawing on his book “Built to Last,” David explains how our brains are wired to conserve energy, why logic alone rarely drives change, and how emotional connection becomes the deciding factor in long-term fitness.

The conversation pushes past fitness myths like “no pain, no gain” and shows how small, low-friction choices – walking farther, taking the stairs, moving while you watch TV – quietly raise the floor for your health. They also explore what it means to take real ownership of your well-being, building alignment between your values and daily actions, finding clarity about what fitness means to you personally, and developing the adaptability to keep going when life throws obstacles in the way.

What would change if you defined fitness for yourself, in a way that brings alignment, clarity, and adaptability – not just for today, but for the decades still ahead?

Quotes

“We have this natural tendency to avoid the stressor when we don’t have a real reason to actually do it.” (11:00 | David Amerland)
“It’s not that they don’t logically understand it. They understand it 100%. But when the emotional connection is not there, the calculus in our head, which calculates the energetic cost of an activity as opposed to the perceived value of the outcome, won’t change unless the emotional connection to that changes.” (11:24 | David Amerland)
“The primary thing we’re willing to sacrifice without articulating it as such is us.” (24:03 | David Amerland)
“When it comes to our own fitness, ultimately, the only experts and the only person responsible for that is us. Only we know how we feel. Only we know how capable we are. Only we are the ones who will be willing to force ourselves to do what we have to do. Ultimately, no one else cares.” (24:37 | David Amerland)
“If the muscles work for 10 minutes, nonstop, and it doesn’t have to be intensive work, it can be light work, essentially they produce a hormone that affects the dopamine producing centers of the brain, which affect our motivation.” (52:00 | David Amerland)

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David Amerland is a multidisciplinary author exploring the evolving relationship between human behavior, technology, and personal wellbeing. From bestselling marketing books to practical health guides and thought-provoking fiction, David Amerland’s work helps readers understand and adapt to a rapidly changing world.

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104. Exercises to Avoid for People 50 and Older

Andrew Fix — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 21:15:41 +0000

We are busting myths for fitness over 50 in this episode! Dr. Andrew Fix disputes claims against exercises like pull-ups, push-ups, squats, and deadlifts being unsafe or inappropriate as we age. In fact, Dr. Fix advocates for exercise to combat muscle loss and keep up physical function in later years. He stresses the value of multi-joint movements and lifting heavy weights, essential for preserving strength and resilience. With proper technique and progression, Dr. Fix argues that these exercises are highly beneficial for older adults.

All of us need to critically evaluate fitness advice and make informed, evidence-based decisions about fitness routines. Functional movements and strength training contribute to longevity and well-being.

If you are interested in learning more about a fitness program that is right for you, connect with PhysioRoom for in-person one-on-one training, group training or remote coaching!

Quotes:

• “People just don’t understand how big of a blessing it is to be able to exercise and the profound positive impact that exercise and training and movement can have on our lives.” (1:58 | Dr. Andrew Fix)

• “When we turn 30 years old, every year for the rest of our life, we’re gradually losing muscle.” (6:32 | Dr. Andrew Fix)

• “We need to be able to maintain muscle mass on our frame so that we can stay lean, burn calories, and continue to be super active into the later years of our lives.” (6:49 | Dr. Andrew Fix)

• “I just want to challenge you and encourage you to be skeptical and just really think deeply about the things that you’re seeing out there. And if you really think about it, does it make sense?” (25:40 | Dr. Andrew Fix)

Links

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/10998004221120945

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2892859/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6377696/

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