Longevity, Simplified: An Expert-Led Conversation

Black Rock Mountain Resort’s Onyx Club is partnering with local wellness experts for its June Speaker Series event, Longevity, Simplified: What Actually Moves the Needle for Your Health, to focus on the practical application of long-term health optimization. The enlightening event, which is free and open to the community, will take place on Wednesday, June 24, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Black Rock Mountain Resort in Heber City, Utah.

The event brings together two respected, local leaders in longevity, health, and performance: Dr. Timothy Duerler of Ovation Private Health and Connor Darnbrough, co-founder of The Smart Fit Method.

Designed to cut through the noise surrounding wellness trends and longevity advice, the discussion will focus on the four pillars of Longevity — sleep, exercise, nutrition, and stress management — and how individuals can apply evidence-based strategies to improve daily performance, vitality, and long-term health outcomes. Participants are encouraged to attend with questions for the Q&A to follow the brief, informative presentations.

Attendees will gain insight into:

The lifestyle factors that have the greatest impact on longevity and overall health

How advanced diagnostics such as lab testing, body composition analysis, and VO₂ max assessments can personalize wellness strategies

Which health metrics matter most for optimizing performance and extending health span

Practical ways to implement sustainable habits within demanding, real-world schedules

Darnbrough will share the story behind The Smart Fit Method, a science-driven training system developed through his own experience overcoming severe injuries and rebuilding strength after a professional skiing career. The approach, embraced by everyone from elite athletes looking to boost their performance to seniors prioritizing their healthspan, emphasizes efficient, sustainable training designed to improve resilience, recovery, and long-term physical performance.

Dr. Duerler brings more than 20 years of experience in family medicine and now specializes in proactive, prevention-focused healthcare with his new concierge medicine practice in Park City. His work centers on helping patients preserve vitality, cognitive function, and quality of life through personalized, data-informed care strategies.

Onyx Club’s Director of Fitness, Tina Polmateer says, “We created the Onyx Club’s monthly Speaker Series to bring the community together through conversations that are meaningful, inspiring, and genuinely useful in everyday life. Whether the conversation is about optimizing health, managing stress, improving performance, or building healthier habits, we want guests to leave with practical tools and insights they can actually apply in real life. With longevity being such a hot topic, we are privileged to have local thought leaders Dr. Duerler and Connor Darnbrough to share their knowledge with the community at our next event.”

Each month, the Onyx Club hosts experts, practitioners, and thought leaders to speak on topics centered around health, wellness, personal growth, longevity, and modern living — all to help people feel more informed, empowered, and connected. The Speaker Series creates a space where people can learn, connect with others in the community, and continue building a healthier, happier, and more balanced life.