Apr 7, 2026
On episode 741 of the 40+ Fitness
podcast, Coach Allan sits down with Scott Fulton, an
internationally recognized expert in positive aging, to discuss his
groundbreaking book, Function: Turn Your Blind Spots Into
Strengths.
Drawing from his extensive background as a researcher, author, and
university lecturer, Scott shares powerful insights into the five
key domains of function—strength and power, cardio and recovery,
mobility and balance, flexibility and structure, and cognitive and
neuromotor ability—and explains how identifying and improving your
weakest link can dramatically shape your future health and
independence.
Whether you’re aiming to regain top shape, prevent future
decline, or simply perform your best as you age, this episode is
packed with practical tips and evidence-based strategies to help
you focus on the areas that matter most. Get ready to learn how to
objectively assess your current state, set achievable goals, and
turn your health investments into lifelong returns.
Time Stamps:
05:52 Muscle strength and peak power
07:19 Balancing strength, flexibility, and function
11:03 Balance exercises and mental challenges
14:40 Understanding individual physical differences
17:26 Tracking health like marathon training
19:24 The importance of functional fitness
24:26 Shifting focus to functional health
27:33 Personalized fitness and strength advice
30:44 Improving cognitive skills for sports
33:16 Rediscovering play in adulthood
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