About Paul von Zielbauer

Paul von Zielbauer

Paul von Zielbauer

Paul von Zielbauer is the creator of AGING with STRENGTH on Substack.

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Ditch the Bar Squat -- Your Back Will Thank You Apr 02, 2026

I have fond memories of my Friday night squat sessions. The gym was empty but for the true believers. I'd grind through eight sets of ten reps at 225 pounds, sweat-soaked and satisfied, convinced that the barbell back squat was the cornerstone of ser... Read More

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We're Moving Too Fast and It's No Longer Working Mar 19, 2026

Nobody seems happy anymore. Not sustainably so. The people I know who come closest are the ones who've figured out, usually the hard way, how to slow their lives down. The rest of us are moving too fast. We eat fast, talk fast, scroll fast and listen... Read More

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The Latest Research that Just Might Help You Live Healthier for Longer Mar 13, 2026

A lot of noise gets made about aging well. Supplements, cold plunges, mitochondria, fasting windows — the wellness industry generates new protocols faster than scientists can test them. But four recent research papers reinforce what actually mo... Read More

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What the Oldest Alive Can Teach the Rest of Us Mar 05, 2026

The longevity industry now wants to sell you not only supplements and anti-sag skin treatments but also peptide injections, IV drips and biological age tests that, let's face it, tell you what you already know. Big Wellness is a $20 billion business ... Read More