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Aug 5/26
Mt. Kilimanjaro became a symbol of recovery for a former professional Utah skier and X Games competitorPark City pro skier and X Games competitor conquers one of the world's tallest mountains
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Aug 1/26
Smart Fit Method Brings Its Personalized Longevity-Focused Fitness Concept to ScottsdaleA new fitness concept centered on longevity, recovery and personalized wellness is making its Arizona debut this fall.
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Jul 31/26
Smart Fit Method Opening First Arizona Studios in OctoberThe data-driven fitness concept is coming to Paradise Valley and Scottsdale, with more locations planned for 2027
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Jul 23/26
Smart Fit Method expanding into Scottsdale, Paradise ValleySmart Fit Method integrated fitness and wellness company is expanding into Scottsdale and Paradise Valley this fall. The Paradise Valley location will be located at 11260 N. Tatum Boulevard and the Scottsdale location will be at 7400 E. McDonald Drive, according to a press release Developed by Canadian free skier Connor Darnbrough and his father, also a competitive athlete, Smart Fit Method is all about improving lifespan and life quality through advanced training and data-driven coaching.
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Jul 22/26
California Fitness Concept Expands into Arizona with Two Valley LocationsSmart Fit Method, an integrated fitness and wellness company redefining personalized health by focusing on helping members improve lifespan quality through advanced training, recovery and data-driven coaching, announced its expansion into Arizona with two new locations opening this fall in Paradise Valley and Scottsdale
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Jul 22/26
Connor Darnbrough On The Workout Routines Of Professional AthletesProfessional athletes have to perform at the highest levels. While not all of us will share Professional athletes’ athletic skills, we can learn insights from their workout routines about how we can improve our own exercise regimens. In this interview series, we are talking to professional athletes from all sports (NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, Soccer, Olympics, Golf, Tennis, etc.) about the workout routines that they use to help them achieve top-level performance. As a part of this series, I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Connor Darnbrough.
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Jul 8/26
Reversing The Aging ClockCo-founder Connor Darnbrough discusses healthspan science, The Smart Fit Method's adaptive training technology, the ASU Team Healthspan XPRIZE entry, and the company's upcoming Phoenix-area studio openings.
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Jun 25/26
Smart Fit Method Announces Breakthrough Findings in Age-Reversal StudyThe Smart Fit Method has announced promising early findings from a clinical study exploring how a structured fitness, recovery and longevity protocol may influence markers associated with biological aging. Participants between the ages of 50-70 demonstrated an average predicted healthspan increase of 8.2 years over the eight-week study period. One participant experienced as much as 30 years age reduction. Additionally, VO₂ max, meaning the maximum amount of oxygen your body can utilize during intense physical exertion, increases were associated with a 15–30% reduction in mortality risk.
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Jun 22/26
Most people over 40 say conventional workouts feel too hard, take too long or leave them injuredPersonal trainer Connor Darnbrough is convinced that most people over 40 stop strength training because they find conventional workouts too tough, too time consuming or too painful. Instead, the co-founder of Smart Fit Method has formulated a technique he believes will help older adults stick with their training so they can build and preserve muscle and extend healthspan.
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Jun 14/26
This beginner 25-minute cardio workout will boost longevity in just eight weeks, says a trainer who specializes in working with older adultshttps://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/this-beginner-25-minute-cardio-workout-will-boost-longevity-in-just-eight-weeks-says-a-trainer-who-specializes-in-working-with-older-adults
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Jun 13/26
This beginner cardio workout will boost longevity in just eight weeksCo-founder Connor Darnbrough shares a beginner-friendly, 25-minute cardio approach built around Zone 2 training, the conversational-pace intensity that builds aerobic capacity and VO₂ max at any age. He explains why consistency beats intensity for older adults and complete beginners, and recommends pairing steady cardio with strength training to preserve muscle mass and raise your aerobic ceiling over time.
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May 31/26
Why 20 minutes at the gym beats 60 if you train smarterFor years, the fitness industry has pushed the idea that more is better. Longer workouts, more volume, more time in the gym. But for most people, that approach breaks down quickly. Busy schedules, inconsistent energy, and real-life demands make hour-long workouts hard to sustain. When consistency drops, results disappear. That’s why so many people start strong and fall off within weeks. The issue is not discipline. It is that the model is built around time instead of results. At Smart Fit Method, we focus on something different: the effective dose. Not the maximum you can tolerate. Not the minimum you can get away with. The amount required to create adaptation and repeat it consistently.
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May 11/26
Why 20 Minutes Beats an Hour: The Smart Dose for Busy AdultsLong workouts sound great when you sign up. Five days a week, 90 minutes a session. Then real life shows up. A deadline. A sick kid. A bad night of sleep. The first thing to go, almost always, is the gym. This isn’t a willpower problem. According to the CDC, only about one in four American adults meets the federal guidelines for both aerobic and strength activity. The model is broken, not the people.
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Mar 27/26
Arizona State selects The Smart Fit Method as its fitness program for age-reversal studyThe Smart Fit Method, a fitness concept that offers personalized training for longevity and health span with studios in Utah and California, has been selected by researchers at Arizona State University, in collaboration with specialists from the University of South Florida, for a study aimed at reversing human biological age.
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Mar 20/26
Can You Really Improve Longevity in Just 20 Minutes?In a town like Park City, where people prioritize skiing, mountain biking, hiking, golf, and longevity-focused living, fitness is evolving. Increasingly, people are looking …
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Mar 13/26
Master Class: What Aging Well Looks Like with a State-of-the-Art Data-driven Approach to LongevityDiscover how a data-driven approach to longevity is redefining aging well. Learn how The Smart Fit Method combines advanced technology, personalized training, and recovery to help individuals build strength, improve health, and extend quality of life.
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Feb 23/26
How to train and recover like an Olympian in Park CityPARK CITY, Utah — With 41 athletes in the Milan Cortina Olympics, Park City is considered an elite athlete hub for good reason. At roughly 7,000 feet above sea level, training here forces the body to adapt in ways flatland gyms simply cannot replicate. But the principles that guide Olympic-level training and recovery aren’t reserved for the podium — they’re accessible to anyone.
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Feb 13/26
Making healthy aging possibleASU's team is one of 100 global semifinalists in the $101M XPRIZE Healthspan competition to advance innovative therapies focused on muscle, cognitive and immune function restoration
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