FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Everything you need to know

THE PHILOSOPHY

Q: How is this different from a personal trainer? A: A personal trainer counts your reps for an hour. We architect your life for the next 30 years. While we do train strength and endurance ("The Hardware"), Healthspan Habits is a comprehensive lifestyle design system. We audit your sleep, nutrition, blood pressure data, and mindset ("The Software") and more to build a bespoke plan. We don't just want you to look good in a mirror; we want you to be capable, dangerous, and durable at age 80.

Q: Is this a medical program? A: No. We are a wellness coaching service, not a medical facility. We do not diagnose or treat disease. However, we are data-driven. We encourage you to share your blood work and biometric data with us so we can help you implement the lifestyle changes that support your doctor's recommendations. Think of your doctor as the mechanic who fixes the car when it breaks; think of us as the race team that keeps the car performing at elite levels so it doesn't break.

Q: Who is this for? Is this just for people who are already fit? A: No. Medicine 3.0 is not about elite sports performance; it is about elite biological function. We do not look for "fitness enthusiasts"; we look for individuals ready to undergo a Behavioral & Physiological Architecture rebuild. Our current cohort ranges from age 25 to 75+, separated into three primary distinct profiles:

  • 1. The Cognitive Performer (The Executive/Entrepreneur)

    • The Profile: You are successful in business, but your "Hardware" (Body) is failing your "Software" (Mind). You suffer from decision fatigue, brain fog, or high cortisol.

    • The Goal: We utilize metabolic interventions and sleep hygiene to restore Executive Function and cognitive clarity.

  • 2. The Longevity Candidate (The "Legacy" Builder)

    • The Profile: You are less concerned with "beach muscles" and more concerned with Autonomy. You want to avoid the "marginal decade"—the last 10 years of life spent in frailty.

    • The Goal: We build Physiological Headroom (excess strength and VO2 Max) so that at age 90, you can still lift your luggage, play with grandchildren, and live independently.

  • 3. The Behavioral Reconstruction (The "Stuck" Achiever)

    • The Profile: You know what to do (eat better, move more), but you cannot make it stick. You don't lack willpower; you lack a system.

    • The Goal: We apply Behavioral Psychology to install "Guardrails." We move you from relying on fleeting motivation (dopamine spikes) to relying on automated discipline (neural pathways).

The Baseline Requirement: We do not require a specific fitness level. We require open honesty and a willingness to learn & trust the process of progress vs perfection. Whether you are detrained, injured, or have never stepped foot in a gym, we scale the data and the protocol to your specific biological starting point and we give you the tools to build healthspan habits for longevity that will be with you for a lifetime!

Q: What is the difference between "Lifespan" and "Healthspan"?

A: Lifespan is how long you are alive. Healthspan is how long you are capable.

Most modern medicine is excellent at extending Lifespan (keeping your heart beating even when you are sick). We focus on extending Healthspan (keeping you disease-free, mobile, and cognitively sharp).

  • The "Marginal Decade" Problem: For the average person, the last 10 years of life (the "Marginal Decade") are often spent in a state of rapid decline—unable to travel, play with grandchildren, or move independently. You are alive, but you are not living.

  • The Healthspan Habits Goal: Our objective is to "Square the Curve." We want your Healthspan to match your Lifespan. This means you remain high-functioning, strong, and autonomous until the very end, compressing the period of sickness into the final few weeks of life rather than the final few years.

With Healthspan Habits, we work on training you to tackle both of those at various angles that add up to real change.

THE SCIENCE: KNOW YOUR ENEMY

We don’t just train to burn calories. We train to survive. We base our protocols on "Medicine 3.0" principles, designed to build a fortress around your body against the four main causes of death and decline. We call these "The Four Horsemen."

Horseman 1: Cardiovascular Disease (The Heart Killer)

  • The Enemy: Heart attacks, strokes, and high blood pressure.

  • Our Defense: We use Zone 2 training and VO2 Max intervals to keep your arteries flexible and your heart pump powerful.

Horseman 2: Cancer (The Cell Killer)

  • The Enemy: Uncontrolled cell growth that takes over the body.

  • Our Defense: Exercise is a potent "drug." Proper metabolic health and nutritional guardrails create an internal environment where cancer struggles to thrive.

Horseman 3: Neurodegenerative Disease (The Mind Killer)

  • The Enemy: Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and cognitive decline. The loss of "You" while your body is still alive.

  • Our Defense: Exercise is the only known intervention that delays cognitive decline. Complex movement patterns (in the studio) and aerobic effort (on the track) feed the brain.

Horseman 4: Metabolic Dysfunction (The Fuel Killer)

  • The Enemy: Type 2 Diabetes and Insulin Resistance. This is the "Gateway Horseman"—once your metabolism breaks, the others usually follow.

  • Our Defense: We track your nutrition to ensure you are burning fuel efficiently, not storing it as toxic fat.

THE ARSENAL: BIOMETRIC OPTIMIZATION

We don’t chase aesthetics; we manage the metrics that predict mortality.

To optimize your Healthspan, we obsess over three primary biomarkers. These are the most powerful predictors of how long you will live and, more importantly, how well you will live.

1. VO2 Max: The Cardiorespiratory Ceiling

  • The Clinical Definition: The maximum rate of oxygen consumption measured during incremental exercise.

  • The Healthspan Impact: VO2 Max is perhaps the most powerful marker for longevity. Moving from the bottom 25% to the top 25% for your age group can result in a 5x reduction in all-cause mortality.

  • The Client Perspective: Think of this as your "aerobic horsepower." A high VO2 Max doesn't just mean you can run fast; it means your heart and mitochondria are efficient enough to protect you against Cardiovascular Disease and Metabolic Failure.

2. Sarcopenia Defense: The Skeletal Muscle Reservoir

  • The Clinical Definition: The progressive and generalized loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength associated with aging.

  • The Healthspan Impact: Muscle is more than just a tool for movement; it is a metabolic organ and your primary insurance policy against frailty. Sarcopenia leads to a loss of autonomy and increases the risk of fatal falls.

  • The Client Perspective: Muscle is your "Body Armor." By prioritizing hypertrophy and peak strength now, we are building a "Structural Reserve." This ensures that when you reach your 80s and 90s, you remain capable, stable, and metabolically resilient.

3. Metabolic Efficiency: Glycemic Control & Insulin Sensitivity

  • The Clinical Definition: The body’s ability to effectively utilize glucose and fatty acids for fuel while maintaining stable blood sugar levels.

  • The Healthspan Impact: Poor metabolic health is the root of "Type 3 Diabetes" (Neurodegeneration) and Horseman #4. Chronic insulin resistance causes systemic inflammation, essentially "rusting" your tissues from the inside out.

  • The Client Perspective: This is your fuel system. We train your body to be "Metabolically Flexible," meaning you can efficiently switch between burning sugar and burning fat. High efficiency means stable energy levels, reduced inflammation, and a brain that is shielded from the cognitive decline associated with metabolic dysfunction.

LOGISTICS & INVESTMENT

Q: Where do we train? A: We train in the elements to build resilience.

  • The Hardware (Strength): The private Healthspan Habits Garage Studio in Mount Pleasant.

  • The Engine (Endurance): Local tracks, beaches, or trails depending on the workout.

  • The Software (Mindset): Virtual check-ins via the Healthspan Suite app.

Q: Do you offer a free trial or single session? A: We do not offer single "drop-in" sessions. Real physiological adaptation takes time, and our "Architecture" approach requires a comprehensive onboarding. However, we DO offer a 10 minute complimentary consultation phone call (go to contact above, and see option 1 to schedule a time/date for the call). We will never ask for payment until we have spoken, discussed your goals, and confirmed that we are the right fit for each other.

Q: Do you accept insurance? A: No. We are a private-pay concierge service. Insurance is designed for "sick care" (treating you once you are ill). We operate in "well care" (optimizing you while you are healthy).

Q: How do I get started? A: It starts with a text. Click the "Contact" page to schedule your Vibe Call.