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Celebrity Fitness Trainer & Longevity Enthusiast Ted Ryce
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Now featuring Your 2026 Body Blueprint — a science-based body blueprint for men over 40 who want to rebuild their body and health in 2026. Start Here: Your 2026 Body Blueprint Listen in order — or jump to the episode that matters most to you. 1. Why Most Men Over 40 Age Faster Than They Should (And How to Stop It) 2. The Biggest Weight Loss Mistake Men Over 40 Make (And Why GLP-1 Isn't Enough) 3. How Men Over 40 Should Train for Maximum Muscle in Minimal Time 4. The Cardio Mistake Men Over 40 Make (And How to Improve VO₂ Max Without Living on a Treadmill) 5. Why Results Slow Down After 40 (Even When You're Doing Everything Right) 6. How to Design a Fitness Routine That Fits Your Busy Lifestyle While Growing Your Business or Career 7. How to Apply the Blueprint and Start Seeing Results in the First 7 Days of 2026 The Legendary Life is a fun and enlightening look at health fitness, nutrition, biohacking, fat loss, anti-aging, and cutting-edge health advice from celebrity fitness trainer Ted Ryce. Ted's clientele consists of celebrities, including Richard Branson, Ricky Martin, and Robert Downey Jr., CEOs of multimillion-dollar companies, and other high performers. He breaks down countless health topics and provides science-backed solutions and the most effective, uncommon strategies to rapidly lose weight, improve your health, and upgrade your physical and mental performance, so you can live the life you deserve. No guru. No fluff. And no preaching of generic fitness advice here. Along the way, Ted shares his own journey of how he turned great tragedy and loss into success and hope. Now, his mission is to empower you with the tools and the knowledge you need to live your best life. New episodes every Monday and Friday. More at http://www.legendarylifepodcast.com

  1. How Having Better Sex Impacts Your Overall Health After 40 with Dr. Nicole McNichols

    5D AGO

    How Having Better Sex Impacts Your Overall Health After 40 with Dr. Nicole McNichols

    Many men over 40 take their health seriously but feel confused, frustrated, or quietly concerned about changes in their sex life.   In this episode, Ted speaks with human sexuality expert Dr. Nicole McNichols about how stress, sleep, anxiety, body image, and relationship dynamics shape sexual health. They explore why common explanations like testosterone or blood flow often miss the bigger picture, and how unrealistic expectations fueled by culture and pornography can undermine confidence and desire.   This conversation reframes sex as an essential part of overall health and longevity, offering a more grounded, evidence-based way to think about intimacy, performance, and connection. Listen now.    Today's Guest  Dr. Nicole McNichols  Dr. Nicole McNichols is an internationally recognized professor of human sexuality, author, and speaker at the University of Washington, where her course The Diversity of Human Sexuality is the most popular in the school's history.  She is the coauthor of Human Sexuality in a Diverse Society and the author of You Could Be Having Better Sex: The Definitive Guide to a Happier, Healthier, and Hotter Sex Life. She writes for Psychology Today, The Seattle Times, and The Conversation, and lives in the Seattle area with her family.  Connect to Dr. Nicole McNichols  LinkedIn: Nicole McNichols  Website: nicolethesexprofessor.com   Book: You Could Be Having Better Sex: The Definitive Guide to a Happier, Healthier, and Hotter Sex Life    You'll learn:   Why sexual health is a powerful but overlooked marker of overall wellbeing and longevity  How stress, poor sleep, anxiety, and body image issues quietly reduce desire and performance  Why pornography myths create unrealistic expectations that fuel insecurity and pressure  How emotional connection, self-growth, and planned intimacy support a healthier sex life    What Ted and Julie discuss:  (00:00) Introduction  (01:30) Meet Dr. Nicole McNichols  (02:30) The Connection Between Health and Sex  (05:30) Understanding the Pleasure Cycle  (12:47) The Impact of Pornography on Sexual Health  (24:31) Addressing Porn Use and Relationship Dynamics  (31:51) The Importance of Planning Intimacy  (36:07) Addressing the Root Causes of Sexual Issues  (37:47) The Role of Therapy in Sexual Health  (39:14) Final Thoughts and Upcoming Episodes  (39:37) The Importance of Self-Growth in Relationships  (59:27) Planning Intimacy and Pleasure  (63:19) Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    1h 7m
  2. How the Ultra Successful Think (and Why Most People Self-Sabotage) with Dr. Julie Gurner

    FEB 2

    How the Ultra Successful Think (and Why Most People Self-Sabotage) with Dr. Julie Gurner

    Many high achievers look successful on paper but feel constrained, overwhelmed, or quietly dissatisfied behind the scenes.  In this episode, Ted sits down with executive performance psychologist Dr. Julie Gurner to explore why driven people struggle with stress, control, motivation, and identity as their responsibilities grow. The conversation breaks down how success can outpace personal growth—and what happens when it does.  This episode offers a clear, grounded look at the psychological shifts required to sustain performance, health, and fulfillment at higher levels. Listen now!   Today's Guest  Dr. Julie Gurner  Dr. Julie Gurner is a doctor  psychology and executive performance coach who works with high-level executives, founders, and elite performers in tech, finance, and other high-stakes industries. She is the founder of Ultra Successful, a widely read newsletter focused on the psychology of exceptional performance, and has been described by The Wall Street Journal as a real-world counterpart to Wendy Rhoades from Billions.    Connect to Dr. Julie Gurner  Website: DrGurner.com   Substack: DrGurner.substack.com   X: @drgurner  Instagram: @drgurner    You'll learn:    Why high performers often sabotage success as their identity lags behind growth  How control, stress, and overload quietly limit cognitive performance  The difference between productive stress and stress that undermines decision-making  Why motivation, discipline, and grinding are often misunderstood at high levels    What Ted and Julie discuss in this episode:  00:00 Introduction  00:42 Meet Dr. Julie Gurner: Performance Psychologist  02:13 High Performers and Fitness  03:40 The Role of Sleep in Performance  05:24 Cognitive Optimization for High Achievers  11:05 Managing Stress for Executives  14:01 Letting Go of Control to Succeed  14:49 The 80% Rule: Delegating for Growth  15:33 Building a Team: The Key to Scaling  16:18 Personal Growth for Business Success  17:03 Balancing Control and Delegation  18:31 Choosing the Right Business Partner  20:00 The Importance of Self-Belief  26:17 Final Thoughts

    46 min
  3. Your 2026 Body Blueprint — Part 7: How to Build a Routine That Actually Works After 40

    JAN 26

    Your 2026 Body Blueprint — Part 7: How to Build a Routine That Actually Works After 40

    The final episode of Your 2026 Body Blueprint brings the entire series together.  In Part 1, Ted explained why most men over 40 age faster than they should.     In Part 2, he broke down why weight loss alone doesn't equal health.     In Part 3, he showed how men should train to preserve muscle and strength with minimal time.     In Part 4, he explained why cardio and cardiovascular fitness are essential for longevity—even if you already lift.   And  In Part 5, he shared a clear, evidence-based approach to nutrition that supports metabolic health, longevity, and fat loss without quitting your social life or eliminating foods you enjoy.   And in Part 6, he talked the most underestimated drivers of how you age: sleep, stress, and lifestyle.   Now, in Part 7, Ted explains how to organize everything into a realistic, year-long system built around one outcome goal—fat loss—and the process goals that actually make it achievable. This episode focuses on training structure, cardio decisions, nutrition fundamentals, recovery, measurement, and the behavioral shifts required to make progress stick over time.  You'll learn:  Why choosing one outcome goal leads to better long-term results than chasing multiple goals  How to structure strength training for fat loss while preserving muscle after 40  How calorie and protein tracking simplify fat loss and improve food choices   Why data tracking prevents emotional decision-making and plateaus  How recovery and stress management determine whether fat loss succeeds or fails  Why identity and habit reprogramming matter more than willpower  What Ted discusses in this episode:  (00:00) Introduction  (01:47) Setting Realistic Goals for Long-Term Success  (05:19) Effective Training Strategies for Fat Loss  (12:36) The Role of Cardio in Your Fitness Journey  (16:27) Mastering Nutrition for Optimal Results  (22:03) The Importance of Tracking and Measurement  (24:30) Avoiding Burnout and Ensuring Recovery  (27:18) Behavioral Change and Long-Term Success  (30:48) Client Success Story: Chad's Transformation  (33:15) Final Thoughts and Encouragement

    35 min
  4. Your 2026 Body Blueprint — Part 6: How Sleep, Stress, and Lifestyle Shape How You Age

    JAN 19

    Your 2026 Body Blueprint — Part 6: How Sleep, Stress, and Lifestyle Shape How You Age

    When it comes to longevity, most of the research feels clear around exercise and nutrition. We know how they affect aging and the prevention of the four diseases that kill most people: heart disease, cancer, metabolic disease, and dementia. But where do sleep, stress, and lifestyle actually fit into that picture?  In Part 1 of the 2026 Body Blueprint, Ted explained why most men over 40 age faster than they should.   In Part 2, he broke down why weight loss alone doesn't equal health.   In Part 3, he showed how men should train to preserve muscle and strength with minimal time.   In Part 4, he explained why cardio and cardiovascular fitness are essential for longevity—even if you already lift.   In Part 5, he shared a clear, evidence-based approach to nutrition that supports metabolic health, longevity, and fat loss without quitting your social life or eliminating foods you enjoy.  In Part 6, Ted turns to the most underestimated drivers of how you age: sleep, stress, and lifestyle. He explains why these factors are harder to quantify but just as powerful, how they quietly influence disease risk and recovery, and why ignoring them can undermine even the best training and nutrition plan. This episode puts the final pieces of the longevity puzzle into place.  You'll learn:    How poor sleep drives fat gain, insulin resistance, and hormonal decline  The surprising link between sleep, pain sensitivity, and chronic injuries  How chronic stress accelerates aging even in mentally tough high achievers  Objective ways to measure stress using heart rate, HRV, and blood pressure  The difference between managing stress symptoms vs. fixing root causes    What Ted discusses in this episode:  (00:00) Introduction (04:35) The Importance of Sleep for Longevity (08:42) Hormones and Sleep (16:42) Sleep Hygiene Tips (24:52) The Role of Caffeine and Alcohol in Sleep (29:35) Understanding and Managing Stress (30:08) Understanding Chronic Stress (30:42) The Importance of Recovery (32:07) Defining Stress and Its Effects (35:13) Tracking Stress with Biomarkers (40:08) Strategies for Managing Stress (47:05) The Power of Social Connections (53:12) Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    53 min
  5. Your 2026 Body Blueprint — Part 5: Nutrition After 40 Without the Confusion, Extreme Diets, or Quitting Your Social Life

    JAN 12

    Your 2026 Body Blueprint — Part 5: Nutrition After 40 Without the Confusion, Extreme Diets, or Quitting Your Social Life

    Most men over 40 don't fail with nutrition because they lack discipline, but because they're focusing on the wrong things.  In Part 1 of the 2026 Body Blueprint, Ted explained why most men over 40 age faster than they should.   In Part 2, he broke down why weight loss alone doesn't equal health.   In Part 3, he showed how men should train to preserve muscle and strength with minimal time.   And in Part 4, he explained why cardio and cardiovascular fitness are essential for longevity—even if you already lift.   In Part 5, Ted tackles one of the most confusing areas after 40: nutrition. He explains how to think about eating for metabolic health, longevity, and performance without rigid diets, extremes, or giving up your social life. You'll learn a clear, evidence-based nutrition hierarchy that cuts through the noise and helps you make smarter decisions that actually fit a busy lifestyle — and support long-term results in 2026 and beyond.   You'll learn:  How to think about nutrition using a hierarchy instead of rigid rules  Why energy balance is the foundation of longevity and metabolic health  How excess body fat increases risk for heart disease, cancer, and dementia  Why dietary variety matters more than micronutrient obsession  Why nutrition never works in isolation from training, sleep, and stress    What Ted discusses in this episode:  (00:00) Introduction  (02:52) The Confusion Around Nutrition  (03:53) The Science of Nutrition and Longevity  (07:04) The Big Picture Framework for Nutrition  (08:12) Understanding Energy Balance  (15:34) The Role of Macronutrients  (20:48) The Importance of Food Quality and Micronutrients  (23:45) Eating the Rainbow: Nutritional Benefits of Colorful Foods  (30:35) Sustainability in Nutrition: Long-Term Success  (32:31) Essential Supplements for Health and Longevity  (42:43) Key Takeaways and Next Steps

    45 min
  6. Your 2026 Body Blueprint — Part 4: The Cardio You Actually Need After 40 (VO₂max, Zone 2, and Longevity)

    JAN 5 · BONUS

    Your 2026 Body Blueprint — Part 4: The Cardio You Actually Need After 40 (VO₂max, Zone 2, and Longevity)

    You don't need to become a marathon runner or chase elite VO₂ max numbers to live longer—but ignoring your cardiovascular fitness after 40 comes with serious consequences.  In Part 1 of this New Year Series, Ted explained what actually happens to your body as you age. In Part 2, he broke down why weight loss alone doesn't equal health.  And in Part 3, he showed why strength and muscle are non-negotiable for longevity.     In this episode, Ted turns to the missing piece most people overlook: cardiorespiratory fitness.  He cuts through the confusion around VO₂ max, cardio zones, and endurance training to explain what really matters for your heart, arteries, and long-term resilience. He breaks down how your cardiovascular system actually ages, why high-intensity workouts alone can backfire, and how to build an aerobic base that supports recovery, performance, and longevity—without turning your life upside down.   If you're over 40, lift weights, and consider yourself "active" but haven't intentionally trained your cardiovascular system, this episode will show you why that's a mistake—and exactly how to fix it in a sustainable way.    You'll learn:  Why lifting weights alone isn't enough to protect your heart after 40  Why VO₂ max is one of the strongest predictors of longevity and early death  The biggest cardio mistakes men over 40 make that accelerate aging  Why high-intensity workouts alone can backfire if you skip aerobic training  How to build heart health in a time-efficient, sustainable way in 2026  And much more...    What Ted discusses in this episode:  (00:00) Introduction  (02:30) Understanding VO2 Max and Its Importance  (04:35) How Cardiovascular System Ages  (07:08) Ted's Journey into Cardiovascular Training  (10:07) The Importance of Aerobic Base and Zone Training  (21:11) High-Intensity Interval Training Explained  (24:37) Reversing Heart Aging: Key Study Insights  (26:00) Testing Your Aerobic Performance  (28:58) Strength and Cardio: A Balanced Approach  (29:45) Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

    32 min
  7. Your 2026 Body Blueprint — Part 3: How Men Over 40 Should Train for Maximum Muscle in Minimal Time

    12/29/2025 · BONUS

    Your 2026 Body Blueprint — Part 3: How Men Over 40 Should Train for Maximum Muscle in Minimal Time

    Most men lose muscle not just because of aging, but because they're no longer training for their 40+body .   In Part 1 of this series, Ted reframed the entire conversation around aging by explaining why longevity isn't about living longer, but about extending healthspan.  In Part 2, he challenged the dangerous belief that weight loss automatically equals health, breaking down why metabolic health matters far more than what the scale says  In part 3, Ted breaks down how men over 40 should train to preserve and build muscle, protect their joints, and avoid the aches and injuries that derail progress.  You'll learn the core principles behind Ted's Maximum Muscle Activation approach — a smarter, time-efficient way to stimulate muscle, work around limitations, and get results in under two hours per week.  If your body feels like it's holding you back, this episode is for you. Listen now!    You'll learn:  Why muscle is the most important longevity organ in the body  How muscle loss leads to frailty, loss of independence, and early death  The minimum effective dose of strength training to maintain muscle  How training close to failure drives muscle preservation and growth  What Ted discusses in this episode:   (00:00) Introduction  (02:24) Understanding Muscle Loss and Aging  (03:17) The Importance of Muscle for Longevity  (04:56) Sarcopenia: The Age-Related Muscle Loss  (10:46) Training Around Injuries  (11:52) Strength Training Principles  (21:46) Power Training and Mobility  (24:58) GLP-1 Drugs and Muscle Loss  (26:20) Conclusion and Next Steps

    27 min
  8. Trailer: Your 2026 Body Blueprint Series

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    Trailer: Your 2026 Body Blueprint Series

    A science-based body blueprint for successful men over 40 to lose fat, build lean muscle, and feel 10 years younger in 2026 (without sacrificing their business or lifestyle)

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Now featuring Your 2026 Body Blueprint — a science-based body blueprint for men over 40 who want to rebuild their body and health in 2026. Start Here: Your 2026 Body Blueprint Listen in order — or jump to the episode that matters most to you. 1. Why Most Men Over 40 Age Faster Than They Should (And How to Stop It) 2. The Biggest Weight Loss Mistake Men Over 40 Make (And Why GLP-1 Isn't Enough) 3. How Men Over 40 Should Train for Maximum Muscle in Minimal Time 4. The Cardio Mistake Men Over 40 Make (And How to Improve VO₂ Max Without Living on a Treadmill) 5. Why Results Slow Down After 40 (Even When You're Doing Everything Right) 6. How to Design a Fitness Routine That Fits Your Busy Lifestyle While Growing Your Business or Career 7. How to Apply the Blueprint and Start Seeing Results in the First 7 Days of 2026 The Legendary Life is a fun and enlightening look at health fitness, nutrition, biohacking, fat loss, anti-aging, and cutting-edge health advice from celebrity fitness trainer Ted Ryce. Ted's clientele consists of celebrities, including Richard Branson, Ricky Martin, and Robert Downey Jr., CEOs of multimillion-dollar companies, and other high performers. He breaks down countless health topics and provides science-backed solutions and the most effective, uncommon strategies to rapidly lose weight, improve your health, and upgrade your physical and mental performance, so you can live the life you deserve. No guru. No fluff. And no preaching of generic fitness advice here. Along the way, Ted shares his own journey of how he turned great tragedy and loss into success and hope. Now, his mission is to empower you with the tools and the knowledge you need to live your best life. New episodes every Monday and Friday. More at http://www.legendarylifepodcast.com

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