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A brutal chest tear, a fast recovery, and a bigger question: what happens when fitness, nutrition, and medicine actually work together? In this episode of The Anthony Amen Show (formerly Health & Fitness Redefined), Anthony breaks down his own post-op journey—how early movement, protein, creatine, collagen, and fish oil dramatically reduced pain and accelerated healing. Then we zoom out with Dr. Anderson, a family physician who believes the best care blends evidence-based medicine with lifestyle habits that actually stick.

We get candid about the realities of modern healthcare. Many clinics still default to statins; insurance restrictions rush appointments; and most doctors receive almost no training in nutrition or movement. Dr. Anderson explains what a real partnership looks like—where “no” isn’t the end of a visit but the beginning of a plan. We map out supplement strategies that actually move the needle—from omega-3s to collagen to protein intake for women 40+—and why movement, not bedrest, is the engine of recovery.

Then we tackle the surge in GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. Where can they help? When do they fall short? It often comes down to habits. These meds can flip hunger cues, but long-term success still relies on protein-forward eating, resistance training, and sleep—the same foundational principles we coach every day at Redefine Fitness in Stony Brook and Mount Sinai, NY. We challenge outdated measures like BMI, discuss better metrics for real health, and highlight new research showing how training the non-injured limb can speed healing on the injured side through neurological cross-education.

We also shine a light on the divide between rural care deserts and urban abundance, why healthcare needs more lifestyle medicine now, and how clients can get better outcomes when doctors and coaches work with each other instead of in silos. If you’re tired of extremes—pill-only fixes or wellness-only promises—this conversation shows the productive middle where real success lives.

Hit play to learn how to partner with your doctor, choose supplements wisely, train through setbacks, and protect your long-term health with strategies that last. If this resonated, subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review. Your support helps more people discover why fitness is medicine—and how Redefine Fitness helps people recover smarter and live stronger every day.

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