Nate & Shebah on Move For Life

Doing squats can be hugely beneficial for healthy aging. In this Move for Life episode with Ageless Workout coaches Shebah Carfagna and Nate Wilkins we focus on how squats mirror everyday movements—like standing from a chair or getting out of a car—supporting independence and strength. We discuss safe technique fundamentals, scalable progressions from sit-to-stand to air squats, time under tension, and advanced options like jump squats.

The deadlift, long seen as a raw test of human strength, has evolved from ancient feats of lifting stones and heavy objects into a cultural symbol of resilience, power, and mastery over one’s own body. Slightly less grand, yet no less important, it is best seen as a foundational movement for longevity and everyday function. The deadlift teaches us to hinge at the hips and strengthen the muscles we need to sit, stand, and lift safely. It builds grip, posture, and core stability—the qualities that protect us as we age and keep us moving well. In our latest Move For life conversation with the Ageless Workout’s Shebah Carfagna and Nate Wilkins we explore the deadlift’s role in training the posterior chain—the back, glutes and hamstrings – while differentiating it from ‘good mornings,’ and stressing some safety-first protocols for beginners. You should seek medical advice before embarking on a new exercise.

Lunges are a cornerstone of healthy aging – building lower-body strength, improving balance, and supporting joint health. This episode is the third in our twenty-part series, Move for Life, exploring the intersection of longevity, strength training and movement. Miami-based fitness coaches Shebah Carfagna and Nate Wilkins contrast front, back, and side lunges, explaining how each targets different muscle groups and mimics gait to enhance functional movement. Shebah underscores posture, pelvic floor engagement, and proprioception as critical factors in reducing chronic pain and preventing falls, while Nate connects lunge training to real-world demands, from pickleball to travel, arguing that balance and foot placement are non-negotiable for injury prevention. We also discuss how integrating short, accessible sessions into everyday life – at home, in gyms, or even at airports – support longevity. You should seek medical advice before embarking on a new exercise.

Doing squats can be hugely beneficial for healthy aging. In this Move for Life episode with Ageless Workout coaches Shebah Carfagna and Nate Wilkins we focus on how squats mirror everyday movements—like standing from a chair or getting out of a car—supporting independence and strength. We discuss safe technique fundamentals, scalable progressions from sit-to-stand to air squats, time under tension, and advanced options like jump squats.

Push-ups are a simple, equipment-free exercise and a practical tool to promote everyday health. Sometimes dismissed as old-school, they help us with whole-body strength, stability, and even longevity. In our latest Move for Life conversation with the Ageless Workout’s Shebah Carfagna and Nate Wilkins we dissect form and safety, emphasizing glute and core engagement to protect the lower back, with some shared wisdom for first timers. We also explore wall, counter, and chair variations and try to cut through language confusion – distinguishing push-ups from press-ups. You should seek medical advice before attempting on a new exercise.

Cycling plays multiple roles in our quest to live longer, healthier lives. Both indoor and outdoor riding builds cardiovascular health, strengthens the lower body, and protects joints. In our latest Move for Life episode, Peter Bowes is joined by Ageless Workout fitness experts Nate Wilkins and Shebah Carfagna to explore the pros and some of the cons of getting on your bike. They examine the trade-offs between low-impact spinning and higher-intensity classes and why controlling resistance and cadence matters; the benefits of being outdoors – exposure to the elements, vitamin D, varied terrain – while stressing safety and proper bike fit. Prostate-related pressure from prolonged seated riding is also examined, along with the importance of saddle design, and when to stand to reduce risk. You should consult your healthcare providers before starting or modifying cycling routines.