# #660: Free Medicine: Why 30 Push-Ups a Day Can Change Your Health

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Podcast: [Vitality Radio Podcast with Jared St. Clair](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vitality-radio-podcast-with-jared-st-clair-112604)
Published: 2026-07-29T13:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1423

## Resource

On this episode of Vitality Radio, Jared launches a brand-new series called Free Medicine by exploring one of the simplest habits with the potential to transform long-term health: daily push-ups. Learn how a few minutes of resistance exercise each day can help support healthy muscle mass, bone strength, cardiovascular fitness, blood sugar metabolism, posture, cognitive function, and healthy aging. Jared explains the science behind mTOR activation, sarcopenia, BDNF, and why maintaining muscle becomes increasingly important after age 50. He also shares practical tips for building lasting habits, modifying push-ups for every fitness level, and supporting your efforts with adequate protein and creatine. If you've been looking for a free, effective place to begin improving your health, this episode is a great place to start. Visit the podcast website here: VitalityRadio.com You can follow @vitalitynutritionbountiful and @vitalityradio on Instagram, or Vitality Radio and Vitality Nutrition on Facebook. Join us also in the Vitality Radio Podcast Listener Community on Facebook. Shop the products that Jared mentions at vitalitynutrition.com . Let us know your thoughts about this episode using the hashtag #vitalityradio and please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Just a reminder that this podcast is for educational purposes only. The FDA has not evaluated the podcast. The information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The advice given is not intended to replace the advice of your medical professional. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/⁠

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