The Science of Longevity: Fitness, Fat Loss, and Bone Health with Griffin Moore

In this episode of The Best You Podcast, Nick is joined by Griffin Moore, a physical therapist, exercise scientist, and former collegiate baseball player with a deep passion for helping people stay strong, healthy, and resilient as they age.

This conversation is a masterclass in health, fitness, and longevity. Griffin shares the most important blood panel numbers to monitor, how to reduce dangerous visceral fat, and how to build stronger bones to prevent conditions like sarcopenia. He breaks down exactly how heavy you need to lift, what types of resistance training matter most (especially for women 60+), and how to strategically train your VO₂ max for optimal cardiovascular health.

Whether you're in your 20s or your 70s, this episode gives you the evidence-based blueprint for building a healthier, longer life.

What You’ll Learn:

● The bloodwork metrics that matter most as you age

● How to decrease visceral fat and preserve lean muscle

● Which resistance training methods improve bone density—especially for women over 60

● The truth about cardio: high intensity vs. low intensity for fat loss and longevity

● How to increase VO₂ max and train smart for heart health

In This Episode:

(These timestamps are based off of the video only version of the episode.)


05:15 – Inside a Full Longevity Assessment

10:22 – Key Blood Markers That Matter Most

13:55 – DEXA Scans: Bone Density & Visceral Fat

20:57 – How Heavy Should You Lift?

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