A Life Well Lived: A Physicians Guide to Wealth

Your Health is Your Wealth: Movement is Medicine with Chad Volant | Episode 33

Episode Summary

What if your workout could add years—not just muscle—to your life? In this episode, host James Nutter sits down with Chad Volant, owner of Strength Rx and nationally recognized performance coach, to unpack how movement truly is medicine. Learn how to train smarter, recover better, and build strength that lasts a lifetime.

Episode Notes

In this week’s episode of A Life Well Lived: A Physician’s Guide to Wealth, James continues the “Your Health Is Your Wealth” series with guest Chad Volant, founder of Strength Rx and long-time performance coach helping busy professionals and physicians build strength, mobility, and longevity.

Chad’s philosophy is simple yet powerful: movement is medicine. Through practical stories and science-backed insights, he shares how strength training protects bone health, supports metabolism, improves cognitive function, and even combats burnout. Together, James and Chad dive into why muscle mass is one of the strongest predictors of longevity and how to train efficiently—even with limited time.

Whether you’re a physician logging 70-hour weeks or simply want to move and feel better 10, 20, or 30 years from now, this episode offers a playbook for staying strong, resilient, and pain-free for life.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why muscle mass is one of the strongest predictors of longevity
   
• How to build strength, mobility, and resilience at any age
   
• The difference between training hard and training smart
   
• What “being an intuitive exerciser” really means
   
• Why physicians are often overly conservative in the gym—and how to change that
   
• How to avoid burnout by balancing movement, recovery, and stress
   
• Practical weekly templates for VO₂ max and strength training
   
• How to train for power, heart health, and long-term independence
   

Next Steps

• 🏋️‍♀️ Re-evaluate your current routine—are you training for longevity or exhaustion?
   
• 🧠 Try Chad’s “A-B-C Day” method: match your workout intensity to your energy and stress levels.
   
• 💪 Commit to two to three strength sessions per week focused on fundamental movements.
   
• 🚴‍♂️ Add a VO₂ max workout or two this week to build cardiovascular endurance.
   
• 🍎 Stock convenient, high-protein snacks to fuel your busy schedule.
  
   

About Chad Volant

Chad Volant is the founder of Strength Rx, a premier performance gym in Traverse City, Michigan. A nationally recognized performance coach with over a decade of experience, Chad helps professionals and physicians move pain-free, build lasting strength, and train for longevity through his core philosophy that movement is medicine.

Connect with Chad Volant

Explore Strength Rx Programs and Coaching
Learn how Chad and his team help busy professionals build sustainable strength and mobility. 👉 www.strengthrxgym.com 

Follow Strength Rx on Instagram
Get daily training tips, longevity strategies, and behind-the-scenes looks inside the gym.
👉 @strengthrxgym 

Additional Resources 

• Download the PSLF Hacks Checklist
• Book a free financial wellness session with James
• Get access to exclusive physician financial tools at www.imwealth.com
• 1% of IM Wealth’s revenue is dedicated to providing scholarship funds to medical students. Learn more about the Meaningful Journeys Scholarship and how you can join the fight here.
• Learn more about the impact IM Wealth is making in the lives of physicians here.
• Gain FREE immediate access to all of IM Wealth’s exclusive physician financial wellness resources here.

About the Show:

This isn’t just another finance podcast—it’s a movement. We’re challenging the status quo, cutting through the noise, and giving physicians real strategies to take control of their money and their future. 

Because true wealth isn’t just about numbers—it’s about freedom.

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About James Nutter:

James Nutter is on a mission to help physicians reclaim their financial power. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges doctors face, he provides real-world strategies that cut through the noise and lead to lasting financial freedom.

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Disclaimer

The opinions expressed in this podcast are for informational and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice. Any financial decisions should be made in the context of your unique circumstances and in partnership with a trusted financial advisor who understands your personal plan.