The Starting Gate Ep 65: Train Your Heart for the Life You Want: Exercise, Longevity & Midlife with Dr. Kelly Waespe
Exercise isn’t just about burning calories — it’s about building capacity for the decades ahead.
In this episode, we sit down with cardiologist Dr. Kelly Waespe to talk about exercise as medicine for the heart — and for longevity. We break down the specific benefits of Zone 2 training, HIIT, and resistance training, and how each one uniquely strengthens your cardiovascular system.
We talk about:
- The powerful link between VO₂ max and longevity
- Heart rate variability and what it reveals about stress and recovery
- How cardiovascular risk shifts for women during menopause
- When hormone therapy may be helpful
- How objective testing can help you train smarter — not just harder
Most importantly, we remind you: you don’t have to overhaul your life overnight. One intentional change today can build the heart health you’ll rely on tomorrow.
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