076: Men Over 40: Why Your Body Is the Key to Legacy, Leadership & Longevity

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In this episode of Next Third Best Third, I sit down with my friend Richie Seltzer to talk about something most men underestimate: how your physical health shapes every area of your life. Richie is a traveling minister, communicator, husband, and dad who realized that ministry stress, travel, bad food, and lack of sleep were quietly taking him out—from the inside out. We talk honestly about the moment his wife grabbed a “back roll,” the conviction he felt from God, and how that wake-up call launched a radical fitness journey in his late 30s.

We dive deep into why fitness is about more than getting in shape for summer. Richie shares how lifting weights, dialing in his nutrition, and building consistent habits completely shifted his mental health, emotional stability, and spiritual clarity. We unpack things like visceral fat, VO2 max, zone 2 cardio, testosterone, and why strength training is one of the most powerful ways to fight aging, dementia, and burnout. We also talk about time, priorities, and the “attention economy”—and why most men aren’t actually too busy; they’re just not yet honest about what they value.

What I love most is the legacy and discipleship that flowed out of Richie’s decision to get healthy. From leading young men to Jesus in the gym sauna, to watching his wife and kids follow his example, you see how one decision to pick up dumbbells in his garage turned into a generational shift. If you’re a man in your 30s, 40s, 50s or beyond and you want more energy, more confidence, better leadership, and a stronger future, this episode is for you. If it helps you, do me a favor—like the video, subscribe to the channel, and drop a comment with one fitness step you’re committing to in your next third. And share this with a friend who needs a wake-up call.

Chapter:
00:00 – Welcome to Next Third Best Third & introducing Richie
01:39 – From Virginia football culture to ministry and slow weight gain
04:03 – The “back roll” wake-up call and realizing he was out of shape
06:18 – God says “get in shape” and starting with dumbbells in the garage
09:43 – How lifting and better nutrition changed his mood, mind & emotions
15:18 – Time, priorities & why isolation will kill a man
20:22 – Gym evangelism, discipling young men & the legacy effect on family
26:16 – Influence, respect, and why physical health opens doors with the next generation
28:01 – “I don’t have time to work out” and how to actually start
32:42 – VO2 max, zone 2 cardio, heavy lifting & fighting dementia and aging

Welcome to Next Third Best Third! Join us for the inaugural episode of the Next Third Best Third podcast! Host David Fenwick, founder, author, and life coach, introduces the mission to inspire men over 40 to thrive in the next stage of life. Discover how to conquer life's challenges across physical, mental, relational, spiritual, and emotional dimensions. In this episode, David shares insights on:

- Physical Health: Strategies for maintaining fitness and vitality as you age.
- Mental Resilience: Techniques to stay mentally sharp and manage stress.
- Relational Growth: Building and nurturing meaningful relationships.
- Spiritual Fulfillment: Finding purpose and deeper spiritual connections.
- Emotional Well-being: Managing emotions and fostering a positive outlook.

Don't miss out on this journey towards making the next third of your life the best third!

Website: (https://www.nextthirdbestthird.com/)