Friday 26th of December 2008
Practical Life Extension
What Modern Science Says About Reversing The Aging Process
There's an old proverb that rings with wit and reason: "Everyone wants to go to heaven but no one wants to die." So why do we want to live forever? According to Dr. Sanjay Gupta, author of "Chasing Life" and CNN's Senior Medical Corespondent, we do not.
The real quest isn't eternal life on earth according to Gupta, but rather an exceptional life.
While interviewing the foremost authorities on anti-aging and life extension, Dr. Gupta discovered three "universals" -- three principles that each researcher deemed critical to extending our lives naturally and empowering us to live exceptionally. They are:
1. Weight training
2. Good nutrition
3. Positive thinking and having purpose
Jon Benson, author of "Fit Over 40", explores each of these in great detail, as well as asking 52 men and women how they have managed to slow the hands of time down to a crawl. Benson does not waste time with hype and hypothesis. He focuses on real-world examples and applications we can all use to slow down the aging process and help prevent and reverse the conditions that can lead to disease.
Discover more today at Fit Over 40
You too can live a longer, more exceptional life by simply adopting a smart, realistic and enjoyable lifestyle fitness plan. And if science just happens to catch up with Father Time, you'll be many steps ahead of the curve.
Friday, December 26, 2008
Friday, December 19, 2008
Exercise and Nutrition - Keep it Simple
At 49, I have been addicted to exercise and physical fitness most of my life. I have seen a lot of expert advice on fitness and nutrition come and go. Have you ever noticed how the “expert advice” tends to flip flop over time? I remember when vitamin E was good for you; then it was deemed unhealthy; then, news broke that it was good again! I think they change the advice to keep the headline fresh - news sells.
I have seen the same phenomenon with exrcise. Trends come and go - Aerobics, kick boxing classes, spinning - the list goes on.
For someone trying to lose weigh or stay in shape, it can get very confusing as to who to listen to and what kind of exercise is best.
I have always done my own thing, and I have learned that the best advice is to keep it simple. So, here are some tidbits that have come from years of experience.
Running is good. Long distance running is bad - I have the knees to prove it. You don’t have to run for an hour to get the benefits. I prefer shorbursts of high intensity effort. Instead of running 10 miles, I run a mile - as fast as I can. Then, I run a half mile as fast as I can. then maybe I will do some hill sprints. In twenty minutes, I have a killer workout, and I am done.
For you, it might be walking a mile as fast as you can. Or, just a half mile! This whole exercise thing is scalable to your abilities. The idea is to get the heart rate up, then rest. Then, get it going again.
Body weight exercises have always worked best for me. You don’t have to spend hours in a gym to get results. Push ups, Pull ups, dips, and core body exercises are great! And, you don’t have to spend a fortune on equipment. Use your imagination! If you can’t do pushups on the floor, do them leaning up a staircase - or against a wall. Gravity is a great thing. Use it!
The best foods to eat are real foods. Whole natural foods are best in my experience. Beef, Chicken, Fish, Veggies, Fruits, and nuts are real, natural food that gives your body most of what it needs. If the food you are eating comes in a package, it is processed and has bad stuff in it.
Beer and Wine are good for you. Well, maybe not, but I like it. That’s my story and I’m stickin to it.
Let me know your comments! What kind of challenges are you having. Maybe I can help! Or if you have some creative ideas, please share!
I have seen the same phenomenon with exrcise. Trends come and go - Aerobics, kick boxing classes, spinning - the list goes on.
For someone trying to lose weigh or stay in shape, it can get very confusing as to who to listen to and what kind of exercise is best.
I have always done my own thing, and I have learned that the best advice is to keep it simple. So, here are some tidbits that have come from years of experience.
Running is good. Long distance running is bad - I have the knees to prove it. You don’t have to run for an hour to get the benefits. I prefer shorbursts of high intensity effort. Instead of running 10 miles, I run a mile - as fast as I can. Then, I run a half mile as fast as I can. then maybe I will do some hill sprints. In twenty minutes, I have a killer workout, and I am done.
For you, it might be walking a mile as fast as you can. Or, just a half mile! This whole exercise thing is scalable to your abilities. The idea is to get the heart rate up, then rest. Then, get it going again.
Body weight exercises have always worked best for me. You don’t have to spend hours in a gym to get results. Push ups, Pull ups, dips, and core body exercises are great! And, you don’t have to spend a fortune on equipment. Use your imagination! If you can’t do pushups on the floor, do them leaning up a staircase - or against a wall. Gravity is a great thing. Use it!
The best foods to eat are real foods. Whole natural foods are best in my experience. Beef, Chicken, Fish, Veggies, Fruits, and nuts are real, natural food that gives your body most of what it needs. If the food you are eating comes in a package, it is processed and has bad stuff in it.
Beer and Wine are good for you. Well, maybe not, but I like it. That’s my story and I’m stickin to it.
Let me know your comments! What kind of challenges are you having. Maybe I can help! Or if you have some creative ideas, please share!
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