{"id":38461,"date":"2024-07-29T01:00:29","date_gmt":"2024-07-29T01:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/?p=38461"},"modified":"2024-07-29T14:16:51","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T14:16:51","slug":"functional-fitness-dr-parker-hays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/functional-fitness-dr-parker-hays\/","title":{"rendered":"The Pillars of Functional Fitness with Dr. Parker Hays of the Lasting Impact Wellness Group (FFP Podcast 202)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span class=\"su-dropcap su-dropcap-style-simple font-size: 15px\" style=\"font-size:0.5em\">E<\/span><\/span>pisode 202 of the <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/the-pillars-of-functional-fitness-with-dr-parker\/id1566009525?i=1000663675404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fit Father Project Podcast<\/a>\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">about <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how men can increase their longevity and maintain physical and mental health as they age.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/the-pillars-of-functional-fitness-with-dr-parker\/id1566009525?i=1000663675404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this episode<\/a>, you\u2019ll meet Dr. Parker Hays, a seasoned board-certified emergency physician, medical director, and professor passionate about men's health and wellness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He also co-founded the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lastingimpactwellness.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lasting Impact Wellness Group<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which provides health and well-being coaching and consulting services.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a background in emergency medicine, Dr. Hays has a unique perspective on maintaining physical and mental health, particularly for men over 50. He understands men's unique challenges, particularly those in executive roles, and is committed to fostering dialogue and solutions to enhance mental well-being.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this insightful conversation, he emphasizes finding purpose in one's career and discusses the rise in chronic illnesses and metabolic health issues. He also shares his personal strategies for resilience and high performance, highlighting the pillars of functional fitness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to enhance your longevity and performance, you\u2019ve got to hear this episode!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Key Takeaways:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the why behind your work and finding purpose can sustain you in challenging times.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pillars of functional fitness include moving more, stability, resistance training, and flexibility.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is good for the heart is good for the brain.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daily habits, such as movement, awareness, and fulfilling relationships, are essential for overall well-being.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding one's metabolic health and energy needs can guide nutrition choices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men's mental health can be improved through vulnerability, truth-telling, and cultivating a growth mindset.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Learn more about functional fitness:<\/h2>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; margin-bottom: 20px; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden;\"><iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"https:\/\/player.captivate.fm\/episode\/27e13d25-8283-4b08-b7ad-a0dddf219150\/\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2>More From Dr. Hays:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lastingimpactwellness.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Website<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/members.lastingimpactwellness.com\/podcasts\/lasting-impact-wellness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Lasting Impact Wellness Podcast<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lastingimpactwellness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/lastingimpactwellness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Want To Change Your Life? Check Out FF30X!<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FF30X is a simple, sustainable, and specific weight loss program designed especially for busy men over 40. With short metabolic training workouts, an easy-to-follow meal plan, and an accountability team there for you every step of the way, FF30X can help you lose weight, regain energy and vitality, and live life to the fullest.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/store.fitfatherproject.com\/collections\/products\/products\/fit-father-30x-program-special?utm_source=blog-post&utm_medium=text-link&utm_term=show-notes-blog&utm_content=&utm_campaign=ff30x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to see everything you get when you join FF30X, subscribe to our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/fitfatherproject\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YouTube Channel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">blog<\/a>, and follow us on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fitfatherproject\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@fitfatherprojectofficial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TikTok<\/a>, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/fitfatherproject\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/fitfatherproj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/fit-father-project\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.net\/@fitfatherproject\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Threads<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  \n  <div class=\"bottom-box author-box-wrap auth6\">\n    <div class=\"author-info\">\n        \n    <div class=\"author-img\"><div class=\"a-thumb\"><img data-del=\"avatar\" src='https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/d876815e5b80c4bc7df6785b65ad7164-150x150.png' class='avatar pp-user-avatar avatar-150 photo ' height='150' width='150'\/><\/div><\/div>\n        \n    <div class=\"author-details\">\n        <h3>Dr. Anthony Balduzzi, <span class=\"ajob\">NMD <br> <span>Men's Health Doctor & Founder <br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fit Father Project<\/a> & <a href=\"https:\/\/fitmotherproject.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fit Mother Project<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n   <h3><p>Founder, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\">Fit Father Project<\/a> &#038; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitmotherproject.com\">Fit Mother Project<\/a><\/p>\n<\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n      <div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"author-desc\"><p>After watching his own Dad lose his health and pass away at the young age of 42, Dr. Balduzzi founded The Fit Father Project and Fit Mother Project to help busy dads and moms get and stay healthy for their families.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Anthony Balduzzi holds dual degrees in Psychology & Nutrition from the University of Pennsylvania, a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine, and is also a former national champion bodybuilder. He\u2019s is most proud of the fact that he\u2019s helped over 40,000 families in over 100 countries lose weight and get healthy for life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <!--<div class=\"author-nickname\"><strong><u>Brotherhood Nickname:<\/u><\/strong> <\/div>-->\n            <!--<div class=\"author-rights\"><strong><u>Bragging Rights:<\/u><\/strong> <\/div>-->\n      <\/div>\n\n  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*Please know that weight loss results and health changes\/improvements vary individually; you may not achieve similar results. Always consult with your doctor before making health decisions. This is not medical advice &#8211; simply very well-researched information on functional fitness.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div style=\"display:none;\" class=\"postcatlist\"><a href='https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/tag\/podcasts\/'><span>Podcasts<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Fit Father Project Podcast 202 is about functional fitness and longevity and features Dr. Parker Hays of the Lasting Impact Wellness Group.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":38463,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8569],"tags":[8592],"class_list":["post-38461","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-podcasts","tag-podcasts"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.7 (Yoast SEO v26.7) - 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