High-Stakes Performance: Why Even Elite Fighters Hit a Wall After 40. 

Are you a high-achiever who feels like you’ve lost your edge? You’ve built the career and the success, but at what cost? In this episode of No Hype, Just Standards, host Zac Armstrong (former Marine Naval Officer and Fighter Pilot) sits down with Dr. Daniel Monlux—a board-certified physician in Family and Aerospace Medicine and a former F-18 combat pilot.

Even with his elite background, Dr. Monlux hit the "40-year-old wall." We dive deep into the biology of performance, discussing why willpower and discipline aren't enough when your hormones, sleep, and metabolism are misaligned. If you are struggling with fatigue, brain fog, and low energy, this conversation is your roadmap to getting back into peak shape.

We cover:
Men’s Health Over 40: Why "getting older" is often just poor biology.
The Low Testosterone Trap: Identifying the signs of low T and how obesity, lack of sleep, and chronic inflammation are often the real culprits.
Biomarkers for Longevity: Why a standard blood panel isn't enough and the 54 biomarkers you should actually be tracking (including LDL, HDL, and A1C).
Combating Brain Fog & Fatigue: Moving beyond caffeine to fix your "3 p.m. crash" through data-centric recovery and sleep optimization.
The "Fighter Pilot" Mindset: How to use mission-focused planning to eliminate decision fatigue in your fitness routine.

Stop watching from the sidelines. Your family doesn't want your money; they want you present and energized.

Ready to get your edge back? 

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Connect with Zac Armstrong:
Instagram: @zacarmstrongfit
LinkedIn: Zac Armstrong
Email: zac@myempowermentfitness.com

Some notable moments from this episode:

00:00 – Intro: Fatigue, Brain Fog, and the Cost of Success

01:45 – Becoming an F-18 Pilot: The Dream and the Selection Process

05:18 – Combat Missions in Iraq: The Reality of High-Stakes Performance

10:42 – Transitioning from Pilot to Board-Certified Physician

14:28 – The Turning Point: Realizing You Feel "Average"

20:41 – The Number One Killers in America & Preventative Care

24:28 – Actionable Information vs. Information Overload

27:14 – The 54 Biomarkers: Why Standard Blood Tests Fail You

30:17 – The Real Root of Low Testosterone

34:10 – The Most Effective Diagnostic Tool: A Good History

37:13 – Wearable Data: How HRV and REM Sleep Change Everything

40:25 – Eliminating Decision Fatigue in Your Fitness Routine

46:35 – Dr. Monlux’s Results: 20% Drop in LDL & Better A1C

54:55 – Advice for High-Achievers: Humility and Guidance

#MensHealthOver40 #PeakPerformance #LowTestosterone #Biohacking #DrDanMonlux #NoHypeJustStandards #FighterPilotMindset #HealthOptimization #FitnessAfter40 #Biomarkers #Longevity #BrainFogRelief

High-Stakes Performance: Why Even Elite Fighters Hit a Wall After 40.&nbsp;
Are you a high-achiever who feels like you&rsquo;ve lost your edge? You&rsquo;ve built the career and the success, but at what cost? In this episode of No Hype, Just Standards, host Zac Armstrong (former Marine Naval Officer and Fighter Pilot) sits down with Dr. Daniel Monlux&mdash;a board-certified physician in Family and Aerospace Medicine and a former F-18 combat pilot.
Even with his elite background, Dr. Monlux hit the "40-year-old wall." We dive deep into the biology of performance, discussing why willpower and discipline aren't enough when your hormones, sleep, and metabolism are misaligned. If you are struggling with fatigue, brain fog, and low energy, this conversation is your roadmap to getting back into peak shape.
We cover:
<ul>
<li>Men&rsquo;s Health Over 40: Why "getting older" is often just poor biology.</li>
<li>The Low Testosterone Trap: Identifying the signs of low T and how obesity, lack of sleep, and chronic inflammation are often the real culprits.</li>
<li>Biomarkers for Longevity: Why a standard blood panel isn't enough and the 54 biomarkers you should actually be tracking (including LDL, HDL, and A1C).</li>
<li>Combating Brain Fog &amp; Fatigue: Moving beyond caffeine to fix your "3 p.m. crash" through data-centric recovery and sleep optimization.</li>
<li>The "Fighter Pilot" Mindset: How to use mission-focused planning to eliminate decision fatigue in your fitness routine.</li>
</ul>
Stop watching from the sidelines. Your family doesn't want your money; they want you present and energized.
Ready to get your edge back?&nbsp;
👉 Subscribe for more elite performance standards.&nbsp;
👉 Schedule your Free Strategy Call: https://www.myempowermentfitness.com/theexecutivehealthedge
Connect with Zac Armstrong:
<ul>
<li>Instagram: @zacarmstrongfit</li>
<li>LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/zac-armstrong-8489b9218/"> Zac Armstrong</a></li>
<li>Email: <a href="mailto:zac@myempowermentfitness.com">zac@myempowermentfitness.com</a></li>
</ul>
Some notable moments from this episode:
00:00 &ndash; Intro: Fatigue, Brain Fog, and the Cost of Success
01:45 &ndash; Becoming an F-18 Pilot: The Dream and the Selection Process
05:18 &ndash; Combat Missions in Iraq: The Reality of High-Stakes Performance
10:42 &ndash; Transitioning from Pilot to Board-Certified Physician
14:28 &ndash; The Turning Point: Realizing You Feel "Average"
20:41 &ndash; The Number One Killers in America &amp; Preventative Care
24:28 &ndash; Actionable Information vs. Information Overload
27:14 &ndash; The 54 Biomarkers: Why Standard Blood Tests Fail You
30:17 &ndash; The Real Root of Low Testosterone
34:10 &ndash; The Most Effective Diagnostic Tool: A Good History
37:13 &ndash; Wearable Data: How HRV and REM Sleep Change Everything
40:25 &ndash; Eliminating Decision Fatigue in Your Fitness Routine
46:35 &ndash; Dr. Monlux&rsquo;s Results: 20% Drop in LDL &amp; Better A1C
54:55 &ndash; Advice for High-Achievers: Humility and Guidance
#MensHealthOver40 #PeakPerformance #LowTestosterone #Biohacking #DrDanMonlux #NoHypeJustStandards #FighterPilotMindset #HealthOptimization #FitnessAfter40 #Biomarkers #Longevity #BrainFogRelief

No Hype, Just Standards is a podcast for high performing men who have built successful careers but feel like something is off.

Fatigue. Brain fog. Stress. Energy crashes. You have the results, but you are running on empty.

Hosted by former Marine, Naval Officer, and fighter pilot Zac Armstrong, this show challenges the sick care model and the idea that feeling average is good enough. Each episode features real conversations with executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals who hit a wall and decided to do something about it.

You will hear honest stories of burnout, misalignment, and the moment when what used to work stopped working. Zac breaks down the science behind performance health, from comprehensive blood work and data driven training to nutrition, recovery, and mindset. No gimmicks. No exaggeration. Just what actually works.

This is not about chasing motivation or quick fixes. It is about restoring standards for how you feel, how you perform, and how you show up for your family and your work.

If you know you are capable of more and you are done settling for normal, this show is for you.

No Hype, Just Standards is a podcast for high performing men who have built successful careers but feel like something is off.
Fatigue. Brain fog. Stress. Energy crashes. You have the results, but you are running on empty.
Hosted by former Marine, Naval Officer, and fighter pilot Zac Armstrong, this show challenges the sick care model and the idea that feeling average is good enough. Each episode features real conversations with executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals who hit a wall and decided to do something about it.
You will hear honest stories of burnout, misalignment, and the moment when what used to work stopped working. Zac breaks down the science behind performance health, from comprehensive blood work and data driven training to nutrition, recovery, and mindset. No gimmicks. No exaggeration. Just what actually works.
This is not about chasing motivation or quick fixes. It is about restoring standards for how you feel, how you perform, and how you show up for your family and your work.
If you know you are capable of more and you are done settling for normal, this show is for you.

No Hype, Just Standards with Zac Armstrong

No Hype, Just Standards is a podcast for high performing men who have built successful careers but feel like they are running on empty. Hosted by former Marine, Naval Officer, and fighter pilot Zac Armstrong, the show explores what actually restores energy, focus, and performance beyond the sick care model. Through real conversations and science backed insights, Zac breaks down why feeling average is not good enough. This show is about restoring standards for how you show up at work, at home, and in your life.

 

No Hype, Just Standards is a podcast for high performing men who have built successful careers but feel like they are running on empty. Hosted by former Marine, Naval Officer, and fighter pilot Zac Armstrong, the show explores what actually restores energy, focus, and performance beyond the sick care model. Through real conversations and science backed insights, Zac breaks down why feeling average is not good enough. This show is about restoring standards for how you show up at work, at home, and in your life.
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