The Pillars of Functional Fitness with Dr. Parker Hays of the Lasting Impact Wellness Group (FFP Podcast 202)

Dr. Anthony Balduzzi, NMD
Men's Health Doctor & Founder
Fit Father Project & Fit Mother Project

Dr. Anthony Balduzzi, NMD
Men's Health Doctor & Founder
Fit Father Project & Fit Mother Project

functional fitness

Episode 202 of the Fit Father Project Podcast is about how men can increase their longevity and maintain physical and mental health as they age. 

In this episode, you’ll meet Dr. Parker Hays, a seasoned board-certified emergency physician, medical director, and professor passionate about men's health and wellness. 

He also co-founded the Lasting Impact Wellness Group, which provides health and well-being coaching and consulting services. 

With a background in emergency medicine, Dr. Hays has a unique perspective on maintaining physical and mental health, particularly for men over 50. He understands men's unique challenges, particularly those in executive roles, and is committed to fostering dialogue and solutions to enhance mental well-being. 

In this insightful conversation, he emphasizes finding purpose in one's career and discusses the rise in chronic illnesses and metabolic health issues. He also shares his personal strategies for resilience and high performance, highlighting the pillars of functional fitness.

If you want to enhance your longevity and performance, you’ve got to hear this episode!

Key Takeaways:

  • Understanding the why behind your work and finding purpose can sustain you in challenging times. 
  • The pillars of functional fitness include moving more, stability, resistance training, and flexibility. 
  • What is good for the heart is good for the brain. 
  • Daily habits, such as movement, awareness, and fulfilling relationships, are essential for overall well-being. 
  • Understanding one's metabolic health and energy needs can guide nutrition choices.
  • Men's mental health can be improved through vulnerability, truth-telling, and cultivating a growth mindset.

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Dr. Anthony Balduzzi, NMD
Men's Health Doctor & Founder
Fit Father Project & Fit Mother Project

Founder, Fit Father Project & Fit Mother Project

After watching his own Dad lose his health and pass away at the young age of 42, Dr. Balduzzi founded The Fit Father Project and Fit Mother Project to help busy dads and moms get and stay healthy for their families.

Dr. Anthony Balduzzi holds dual degrees in Psychology & Nutrition from the University of Pennsylvania, a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine, and is also a former national champion bodybuilder. He’s is most proud of the fact that he’s helped over 40,000 families in over 100 countries lose weight and get healthy for life.

*Please know that weight loss results and health changes/improvements vary individually; you may not achieve similar results. Always consult with your doctor before making health decisions. This is not medical advice – simply very well-researched information on functional fitness.

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