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Fit For My Age

Michael Millward
36 episodes   Last Updated: Apr 23, 25

This is how Fit For My Age started. I was, and still am a middle-aged man who seemed to have all of the bad things that can happen to a man of my age, happen to me in a very short space of time. Or at least it felt like it!

I am sure that I am not alone in having a wake-up call type of experience. If we are lucky it happens to every man and every woman. I decided to heed the call and improve my lifestyle.

Fit For My Age is a record of my attempts to learn the things that I wish I had known earlier in life. The sort of things that may have helped me avoid or better manage the ageing process. So, I might sound as if I am saying, I wish I’d known then what I know now!

Mine will not be the only voice that you hear. I will be talking to a wide range of experts and may even be able to persuade some of the personal trainers that I have worked with to join me every so often.

What I do hope is that by sharing the knowledge I gain and the experiences that I have had you will also discover ways in which you can improve your physical health and your mental wellbeing.

You never know, a little knowledge may mean that we can, regardless of our age, all be able to say that we are Fit For My Age!

Please contact me with any questions, feedback, or content suggestions via the FitForMyAge.com website.

Thank you.

Episodes

In this episode of Fit For My Age Michael Millward meets the Sugar Free Coach, Sue Thomas.Sue explains that although we may not be adding sugar to our favourite beverage or sprinkling sugar on desserts, most people are unknowingly addicted to the sugar.In a conversation that Michael described as one he could listen to again and again and still be learning Sue explains how the human body reacts to the consumption of sugar, how excess sugar is stored and the positive and negative impact that sugar has on our bodies.Sue also explains some straightforward steps everyone can take to improve their relationship with sugar.Fit For My Age is made on Zencastr, because Zencastr is the all-in-one podcasting platform, that really does make creating content so easy.If you would like to try podcasting using Zencastr visit zencastr.com/pricing and use our offer code ABECEDER.Proactive Positive Ageing.It is always a good idea to know the risks early so that you can take appropriate actions to maintain good health, that is why we recommend The Annual Health Test from York Test.York Test provides an Annual Health Test. An experienced phlebotomist will complete a full blood draw at your home or workplace. Hospital standard tests covering 39 different health markers are carried out in a UKAS-accredited and CQC-compliant laboratory.A Personal Wellness Hub gives access your easy-to-understand results and guidance to help you make effective lifestyle changes anytime via your secure, personal Wellness Hub account.Visit York Test and use this discount code ABECEDER2.Remember that Ultimate Travel Club, members benefit from trade prices on flights, hotels, trains, and package hotels, and so many other travel related purchases.Use our offer code ABEC79 to receive a discount on your membership fee.You can find out more about Sue Thomas at her website here.Being a GuestMatchmaker.fm If you are a podcaster looking for interesting guests or if like Sue, you have something interesting to say Matchmaker.fm is where matches of great hosts and great guests are made. Use our offer code MILW10for a discount on membership.If you would like to be a guest on Fit For My Age, please contact using the link at Abeceder.co.uk.We recommend the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre.We appreciate every like, download, and subscriber.Thank you for listening.
For many young people, life is tough for others it can be very comfortable. Regardless of a young person’s circumstances growing up can be challenging.Working out who you are and having the confidence to be that person rather than simply trying to fulfil the expectations of family, teachers or friends takes a lot of self-confidence.Helping young people build that self-confidence so that they can be themselves even when told they should not be is what Luke Kingston does.In this episode of Fit for My Age Luke explains to host Michael Millward from Abeceder his own journey to identifying the purpose of his life and how he is working to fulfil that purpose.Fit For My Age is made on Zencastr.Zencastr is the all-in-one podcasting platform, on which you can create your podcast in one place and then distribute it to the major platforms like Spotify, Apple, and Google. It really does make creating content so easy.If you would like to try podcasting using Zencastr visit zencastr.com/pricing and use our offer code ABECEDER. Proactive Positive Ageing.It is always a good idea to know the risks early so that you can take appropriate actions to maintain good health, that is why we recommend The Annual Health Test from York Test.York Test provides an Annual Health Test. An experienced phlebotomist will complete a full blood draw at your home or workplace. Hospital standard tests covering 39 different health markers are carried out in a UKAS-accredited and CQC-compliant laboratory.A Personal Wellness Hub gives access your easy-to-understand results and guidance to help you make effective lifestyle changes anytime via your secure, personal Wellness Hub account.Access York Test and use this discount code AGE25.Travel to LondonLuke Kingston is based in London the capital city of the United Kingdom.If you would like to visit London, or any other part of the United Kingdom, a good place to plan your travel is The Ultimate Travel Club. It is where you will get trade prices on travel including flights, and hotels.Visit the Ultimate Travel Club  and use our offer code to receive a discount on your membership fee.• ABEC79Find out more about both Michael Millward and Luke Kingston at Abeceder.co.uk.Matchmaker.fmThank you to the team at Matchmaker.fm the introduction to Luke.If you are a podcaster looking for interesting guests or if like Luke you have something very interesting to say Matchmaker.fm is where matches of great hosts and great guests are made. Use our offer code for a discount on membership. MILW10Being a GuestIf you would like to be a guest on Fit For My Age, please contact using the link at Abeceder.We recommend that potential guests take one of the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre.If you have liked this episode of Fit For My Age, please give it a like and download it so that you can listen any time anywhere. To make sure you do not miss future editions please subscribe.Remember, the aim of all the podcasts produced by Abeceder is not to tell you what to think, but we do hope to make you think!Every like, download, and subscription is appreciated and valued.Thank you for listening.
Iris McKee is a nurse who was fascinated by the way in which community psychiatric nurses dealt with the stresses of their work. So, she researched their stress management techniques as part of her master’s degree.Now Iris has launched yourevalued.co.uk a company that aims to help employers demonstrate to their employees that they are valued.In this episode, of Fit For My Age Iris explains to Michael Millward the YoureValued five step approach to managing stress and improving employee well-being.Proactive Positive Ageing.It is always a good idea to know the risks early so that you can take appropriate actions to maintain good health, that is why we recommend The Annual Health Test from York Test.York Test provides an Annual Health Test. An experienced phlebotomist will complete a full blood draw at your home or workplace. Hospital standard tests covering 39 different health markers are carried out in a UKAS-accredited and CQC-compliant laboratory.A Personal Wellness Hub gives access your easy-to-understand results and guidance to help you make effective lifestyle changes anytime via your secure, personal Wellness Hub account.Access York Test https://www.yorktest.com/and use this discount code ABECEDER2.Fit For My Age is made on Zencastr.Zencastr is the all-in-one podcasting platform, on which you can create your podcast in one place and then distribute it to the major platforms like Spotify, Apple, and Google. It really does make creating content so easy.If you would like to try podcasting using Zencastr visit zencastr.com/pricing and use our offer code ABECEDER.Find out more about both Michael Millward and Iris McKee at Abeceder.co.uk Visiting LondonIris studied in London. If you would like to visit London the best place to make your travel arrangements is The Ultimate Travel Club, because that is where you can access trade prices for flights, hotels and holidays. Use my offer code ABEC79 to receive a discount on your membership fee.Matchmaker.fmThank you to the team at Matchmaker.fm the introduction to Iris.If you are a podcaster looking for interesting guests or if like Iris, you have something very interesting to say Matchmaker.fm is where matches of great hosts and great guests are made. Use our offer code MILW10 for a discount on membership.Three the networkIf you are listening to The Independent Minds on your smart phone, you may like to know that Three has the UK’s Fastest 5G Network with Unlimited Data, so listening on Three means you can wave goodbye to buffering.Visit Three for information about business and personal telecom solutions from Three, and the special offers available when you quote my referral code WPFNUQHU.Being a GuestIf you would like to be a guest on Fit For My Age, please contact using the link at Abeceder.co.uk.We recommend that potential guests take one of the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre.We appreciate every like, download, and subscriber.Thank you for listening.
A passion for fitness led Amy Van Liew to ditch here decades long engineering career for a career in fitness. Amy established Be Healthy Enough a fitness coaching business that focuses on supporting women who are over 50 years of age to live healthier happier lives.In this episode of the Abeceder podcast Fit For My Age you will hear Amy describes the challenges that mature women can face. She explains to host Michael Millward some simple strategies that can help women to commence their fitness journey.You are likely to hear Michael and Amy describing the issues that you are facing today.Proactive Positive Ageing.It is always a good idea to know the risks early so that you can take appropriate actions to maintain good health, that is why we recommend The Annual Health Test from York Test.York Test provides an Annual Health Test. An experienced phlebotomist will complete a full blood draw at your home or workplace. Hospital standard tests covering 39 different health markers are carried out in a UKAS-accredited and CQC-compliant laboratory.A Personal Wellness Hub gives access your easy-to-understand results and guidance to help you make effective lifestyle changes anytime via your secure, personal Wellness Hub account.Access York Test and use this discount code ABECEDER2.Fit For My Age is made on Zencastr, because Zencastr is the all-in-one podcasting platform, that really does make creating content so easy.If you would like to try podcasting using Zencastr visit zencastr.com/pricing and use our offer code ABECEDER.TravelIf you fancy visiting California, USA where Amy is based remember that Ultimate Travel Club, members benefit from trade prices on flights, hotels, trains, and package hotels, and so many other travel related purchases.Use our offer code ABEC79 to receive a discount on your membership fee.Find out more about both Michael Millward and Amy Van Liew at Abeceder.co.uk.Matchmaker.fm If you are a podcaster looking for interesting guests or if like Amy, you have something interesting to say Matchmaker.fm is where matches of great hosts and great guests are made. Use our offer code MILW10for a discount on membership.Being a GuestIf you would like to be a guest on Fit For My Age, please contact using the link at Abeceder.co.uk.We recommend the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre.We appreciate every like, download, and subscriber.Thank you for listening.
The Star described Jack Harrison as Britain’s the fittest madman in Britain, which might be a but harsh. But across all forms of media Jack is renown for his fitness and his sense of adventure.I topped the three peaks in Yorkshire a few years ago. Jack did the same sort of thing, but his three peaks were the highest in France, Austria and Italy, a task he completed in just one week.On dry land, over snow, and either in or on the waterJack is working his way through the 15 sports that have endurance events, for the fun of it!Now he had created his research into a book, The Toughest Endurance Races, that is sure to inspire many others to take up extreme sports challenges.In this episode of the Abecederpodcast Fit For My Age you will hear Jack explain to host Michael Millward how a suggestion from his father led to a life-long passion for fitness and extreme endurance sport.Proactive Positive Ageing.Before you embark on your own extreme sports adventure it is always a good idea to know the risks early so that you can take appropriate actions to maintain good health, that is why we recommend The Annual Health Test from York Test.York Test provides an Annual Health Test. An experienced phlebotomist will complete a full blood draw at your home or workplace. Hospital standard tests covering 39 different health markers are carried out in a UKAS-accredited and CQC-compliant laboratory.A Personal Wellness Hub gives access your easy-to-understand results and guidance to help you make effective lifestyle changes anytime via your secure, personal Wellness Hub account.Visit York Test and use this discount code ABECEDER2.Fit For My Age is made on Zencastr, because Zencastr is the all-in-one podcasting platform, that really does make creating content so easy.If you would like to try podcasting using Zencastr visit zencastr.com/pricing and use our offer code ABECEDER.TravelGet to your extreme sports events at the minimum price by accessing trade prices on travel as a member of the Ultimate Travel Club. Use our offer code ABEC79 to receive a discount on your membership fee.Find out more about both Michael Millward and Jack Harrison at Abeceder.co.uk.If you are a podcaster looking for interesting guests or if like Jack, you have something interesting to say Matchmaker.fm is where matches of great hosts and great guests are made. Use our offer code MILW10 for a discount on membership.Being a GuestIf you would like to be a guest on Fit For My Age, please contact using the link at Abeceder.co.uk.We recommend the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre.We appreciate every like, download, and subscriber.Thank you for listening.
For eight minutes Jeff Luther was dead. The autopsy report would describe the cause of death as Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy. Otherwise known as Sudden Cardiac Death.In this episode of the Abeceder podcast Fit For My Age you will hear Jeff explain to host Michael Millward the condition that resulted in a very fit man died at the gym in front of his teenage son. Thankfully the gym had a defibrillator. That investmebt saved Jeff’s life.Michael and Jeff explore the reasons why men, especially those with care responsibilities need to take their health seriously, get to the doctor and get tested.Jeff talks frankly about how his reaction to the incident, and how his relationship with himself his family changed because of that day in the gym.Now Jeff lives with a genetic heart condition, that he respects but does not allow it to stop him living.Proactive Positive Ageing.It is always a good idea to know the risks early so that you can take appropriate actions to maintain good health, that is why we recommend The Annual Health Test from York Test.York Test provides an Annual Health Test. An experienced phlebotomist will complete a full blood draw at your home or workplace. Hospital standard tests covering 39 different health markers are carried out in a UKAS-accredited and CQC-compliant laboratory.A Personal Wellness Hub gives access your easy-to-understand results and guidance to help you make effective lifestyle changes anytime via your secure, personal Wellness Hub account.Visir York Test and use this discount code ABECEDER2.Fit For My Age is made on Zencastr, because Zencastr is the all-in-one podcasting platform, that really does make creating content so easy.If you would like to try podcasting using Zencastr visit zencastr.com/pricing and use our offer code ABECEDER.TravelIf you fancy visiting Charleston, USA where Jeff Luther is based remember that Ultimate Travel Club, members benefit from trade prices on flights, hotels, trains, and package hotels, and so many other travel related purchases.Use our offer code ABEC79 to receive a discount on your membership fee.Find out more about both Michael Millward and Jeff Luther at Abeceder.co.uk.Matchmaker.fm If you are a podcaster looking for interesting guests or if like Chris, you have something interesting to say Matchmaker.fm is where matches of great hosts and great guests are made. Use our offer code MILW10for a discount on membership.Being a GuestIf you would like to be a guest on Fit For My Age, please contact using the link at Abeceder.co.uk.We recommend the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre.We appreciate every like, download, and subscriber.Thank you for listening.
Going the Wrong Way - a conversation with author Chris DonaldsonChris Donaldson is now a successful businessman in Northern Ireland, but in his early twenties, at the height of The Troubles, he made the decision to travel to Australia.You can’t blame Chris, but somehow things just didn’t go to plan.In this entertaining episode of the Abeceder podcast Fit For My Age Chris explains to host Michael Millward how global events forced him to change his plans and created an adventure that created a lifelong passion, including time living in Dubai.Chris describes the ups and downs and practicalities of being a motorcycle adventurer. He reflects on how memories of youthful adventures help to maintain well-being as we deal with the challenges of age.You will leave this episode wondering what type of adventure you might embark on.Buy Going the Wrong Way at these linksProactive Positive Ageing.It is always a good idea to know the risks early so that you can take appropriate actions to maintain good health, that is why we recommend The Annual Health Test from York Test.York Test provides an Annual Health Test. An experienced phlebotomist will complete a full blood draw at your home or workplace. Hospital standard tests covering 39 different health markers are carried out in a UKAS-accredited and CQC-compliant laboratory.A Personal Wellness Hub gives access your easy-to-understand results and guidance to help you make effective lifestyle changes anytime via your secure, personal Wellness Hub account.Access York Test https://www.yorktest.com/and use this discount code ABECEDER2.Fit For My Age is made on Zencastr, because Zencastr is the all-in-one podcasting platform, that really does make creating content so easy.If you would like to try podcasting using Zencastr visit zencastr.com/pricing and use our offer code ABECEDER.TravelIf you fancy going on an adventure of your own remember that Ultimate Travel Club, members benefit from trade prices on flights, hotels, trains, and package hotels, and so many other travel related purchases.Use our offer code ABEC79 to receive a discount on your membership fee.Find out more about both Michael Millward and Chris Donalson at Abeceder.co.uk.Matchmaker.fmThank you to the team at Matchmaker.fmthe introduction to Chris.If you are a podcaster looking for interesting guests or if like Chris, you have something interesting to say Matchmaker.fm is where matches of great hosts and great guests are made. Use our offer code MILW10for a discount on membership.Being a GuestIf you would like to be a guest on Fit For My Age, please contact using the link at Abeceder.co.uk.We recommend the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre.We appreciate every like, download, and subscriber.Thank you for listening.
Allan Misneris the host of the Forty Plus Fitness podcast. In this episode of the Abeceder podcast Fit For My Age Allan tells host Michael Millward what the most important muscle is for someone over the age of forty to train.They also discuss the perception that many men have that middle-aged spread is inevitable.Allan describes how his coaching was the result of his own successful journey to craft a healthier way of living for himself. You will hear about that success and the success that Allan has helped other people achieve.You will leave this episode encouraged to review your diet and exercise habits. Most importantly you will be inspired to take the actions you need to achieve a healthier lifestyle.Proactive Positive Ageing.It is always a good idea to know the risks early so that you can take appropriate actions to maintain good health, that is why we recommend The Annual Health Test from York Test.York Test provides an Annual Health Test. An experienced phlebotomist will complete a full blood draw at your home or workplace. Hospital standard tests covering 39 different health markers are carried out in a UKAS-accredited and CQC-compliant laboratory.A Personal Wellness Hub gives access your easy-to-understand results and guidance to help you make effective lifestyle changes anytime via your secure, personal Wellness Hub account.Access York Test https://www.yorktest.com/and use this discount code ABECEDER2.Fit For My Age is made on Zencastr.Zencastr is the all-in-one podcasting platform, on which you can create your podcast in one place and then distribute it to the major platforms. Zencastr really does make creating content so easy.If you would like to try podcasting using Zencastr visit zencastr.com/pricing and use our offer code ABECEDER.TravelAllan is based in Panama. Travel to everywhere in the world is cheaper for members of the Ultimate Travel Club, because club members benefit from trade prices on flights, hotels, trains, and package hotels, and so many other travel related purchases.Use our offer code ABEC79 to receive a discount on your membership fee.Find out more about both Michael Millward and Allan Misner at Abeceder.co.uk.Matchmaker.fmThank you to the team at Matchmaker.fmthe introduction to Allan.If you are a podcaster looking for interesting guests or if like Allan, you have something interesting to say Matchmaker.fm is where matches of great hosts and great guests are made. Use our offer code MILW10for a discount on membership.Being a GuestIf you would like to be a guest on Fit For My Age, please contact using the link at Abeceder.co.uk.We recommend the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre.We appreciate every like, download, and subscriber.Thank you for listening.
Matthew Gray is a Hawaii based chef who focuses on creating menus that help diners improve their metabolic health.In this episode of Fit For My Age Matthew and host Michael Millward discuss the role of food in following a holistic approach to well-being.Matthew explains how he developed his interesting approach to food whilst cooking for mega rock acts like The Eagles, and Fleetwood Mac.After settling in Hawaii, Matthew established a company providing tours of the diverse culinary culture of the islands.Matthew explains his research into the contribution diet plays in ensuring good metabolic health and the impact his approach has had on his own health.Proactive Positive Ageing.It is always a good idea to know the risks early so that you can take appropriate actions to maintain good health, that is why we recommend The Annual Health Test from York Test.York Test provides an Annual Health Test. An experienced phlebotomist will complete a full blood draw at your home or workplace. Hospital standard tests covering 39 different health markers are carried out in a UKAS-accredited and CQC-compliant laboratory.A Personal Wellness Hub gives access your easy-to-understand results and guidance to help you make effective lifestyle changes anytime via your secure, personal Wellness Hub account.Access York Test https://www.yorktest.com/and use this discount code ABECEDER2.Fit For My Age is made on Zencastr.Zencastr is the all-in-one podcasting platform, on which you can create your podcast in one place and then distribute it to the major platforms. Zencastr really does make creating content so easy.If you would like to try podcasting using Zencastr visit zencastr.com/pricing and use our offer code ABECEDER.TravelMatthew is based in Hawaii. Travel to Hawaii and everywhere in the world is cheaper for members of the Ultimate Travel Club, because club members benefit from trade prices on flights, hotels, trains, and package hotels, and so many other travel related purchases.Use our offer code ABEC79 to receive a discount on your membership fee.Find out more about both Michael Millward and Matthew Gray at Abeceder.co.uk.Matchmaker.fmThank you to the team at Matchmaker.fmthe introduction to Matthew.If you are a podcaster looking for interesting guests or if like Matthew, you have something interesting to say Matchmaker.fm is where matches of great hosts and great guests are made. Use our offer code MILW10for a discount on membership.Being a GuestIf you would like to be a guest on Fit For My Age, please contact using the link at Abeceder.co.uk.We recommend the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre.We appreciate every like, download, and subscriber.Thank you for listening.
What is Adaptogen-Infused Coffee? A conversation with Jordan Ryan O’Hara, founder of Windansea Coffee.Jordan Ryan O’Hara is a military veteran, who retired following injury.After a lengthy period of medical treatments Jordan decided that he needed to investigate alternative medicines and therapies if he was going to achieve the level of recovery that he craved.Jordan embarked on a journey that involved researching and experiencing a huge range of options from yoga to surf therapy. Finally, he discovered functional mushrooms and learning how the adaptogens they contain can be infused into coffee.In this episode, of the Abeceder podcast Fit For My Age Jordan and host Michael Millward explore Jordan’s life pre and post his discovery of alternative therapies and the positive impact adaptogens have had on his life.Proactive Positive Ageing.It is always a good idea to know the risks early so that you can take appropriate actions to maintain good health, that is why we recommend The Annual Health Test from York Test.York Test provides an Annual Health Test. An experienced phlebotomist will complete a full blood draw at your home or workplace. Hospital standard tests covering 39 different health markers are carried out in a UKAS-accredited and CQC-compliant laboratory.A Personal Wellness Hub gives access your easy-to-understand results and guidance to help you make effective lifestyle changes anytime via your secure, personal Wellness Hub account.Access York Test and use this discount code ABECEDER2.Fit For My Age is made on Zencastr.Zencastr is the all-in-one podcasting platform, on which you can create your podcast in one place and then distribute it to the major platforms. Zencastr really does make creating content so easy.If you would like to try podcasting using Zencastr visit zencastr.com/pricing and use our offer code ABECEDER.TravelJordan is based in San Diego, California. If you would like to visit the USA, remember that members of The Ultimate Travel Club benefit from trade prices on flight, hotels, trains, and hotels and package holidays. Use our offer code ABEC79 to receive a discount on your membership fee.Find out more about both Michael Millward and Jordan Ryan O’Hara at Abeceder.co.uk.Matchmaker.fmThank you to the team at Matchmaker.fm the introduction to Jordan.If you are a podcaster looking for interesting guests or if like Jordan, you have something interesting to say Matchmaker.fm is where matches of great hosts and great guests are made. Use our offer code MILW10for a discount on membership.Being a GuestIf you would like to be a guest on Fit For My Age, please contact using the link at Abeceder.co.uk.We recommend the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre.We appreciate every like, download, and subscriber.Thank you for listening.