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My grandma is 98, she told me the key to longevity is everyday she trys to be: always hydrated always reading, always moving, always mindful. always grateful.
actually u need to read to learn anatomy which is the major part of fitness, you need to be mindful of what the actives you are doing while doing so, so u don't get hurt and have hypertrophy develop and grateful she can still mentally do the exercises lol common sense its not that common! @@Brandon-ml2zw
I'm a 68 year old woman that still totally refuses to not challenge myself. I still run. I still jump. I still get down on the floor and challenge myself to get back up with zero assistance. I will lift, move, and stretch all day every day. The mind Is the important factor here. Bottom line don't give in to aging. 😊
1:30 VO2 Max (4-5 mins burst, 4-5 mins rest, 4-5 sets, once a week) 3:10 Hydration (0.75 ounces per pound of total bodyweight a day) 4:35 Weaknesses (Apley Scratch Test) 6:00 Corrective (Joint Protector, Decay Preventer) 7:40 Grip Strength (Arm Hang and Farmer Carry, 2 mins minimum) 9:00 Weight Training, 9:55 Limit Machines 10:40 Training Focus (High Intensity: Compressive Stress, High Volume: Junk Volume. Find Your Intensity/Volume Balance for Sustainability and Longevity) 13:00 Adjusting Calories Intake (Keep Nutrient-Dense Food, Cut Empty-Calorie) 14:45 Saunas and Cold Water Immersion (12 minutes combined per week) 16:20 Jumping and Running 17:55 Mental Stress: Cognitive Weightlifting (Languages, books, conversation, puzzles, apps,..) 20:00 Regrets (Remove old regrets, Prevent new ones from forming) "Seeking comfort is going to make you old, finding ways to make your body uncomfortable forces it to continue to adapt and become resilient to the types of stress that you apply to it"
@@roderickclerk5904 1) no one is perfectly healthy 2) linemen of all players are actually the least healthy players on the team if we're talking actual historical facts/data 3) lose weight, drink water, stop crying.
I’d add sleep to Jeff’s list. As you get older the quality of your sleep decreases so taking time to ensure you sleep routine is as good as it can be is worth it. I’m 51 and improving my sleep has made a massive difference to the quality of my life
I have been struggling with sleep for close to two decades now and hitting menopause made it much, much worse. I’m doing all the right things and they basically do diddly squat.
@@TheHungarianchick I found reducing caffeine had the biggest impact for me. I started with no caffeine after noon. That was much better. I’m practically caffeine free now and that is even better. Hope you find something that works for you.
As an older guy (62) & a huge fan of Jeff’s I found this video to be one of the most directly relatable & aplicable factoring my many years of tread wear. For old & young as well I think this video is a must-see! Thanks Jeff!!!
Summary: -VO2 max -hydration -fixing weaknesses via corrective exercises -grip strength -weight lifting (preferably free weights and barbells) -caloric adjustment by age -cold and heat exposure (seeking physical discomfort) -jumping and running -intentional exposure to mental stress/discomfort -do things to avoid regrets, start now
I'm 39 and jumping on the spot makes me feel concussed. So much time on the couch has rendered me almost entirely incapable of handling what should be imperceptible levels of discomfort. I didn't realise how much I have let my body degrade until seeing this video. Thanks for the shake up. Training starts tomorrow!
I’m 73 . I’ve had 3 periods in my life when I lifted intensely. Prior to and during a portion of my Marine Corps days....age 17 to 20. Back than, I weight 145 and could bench 270. Then years passed . I resumed again in my 50s and trained hard for a couple of years. I lifted heavy. My body weight hit 215 for a short time but that was too heavy for my frame and I started having back problems so I backed away from lifting. My business was also exploding and became my primary focus. I know now that was a mistake. A great wife , also attacking her career, and raising kids took all I had. I used the excuses of marriage, building a business, raising kids and other lame reasons for not training. I’m a carpenter so I always have the movement and physical effort benefit from my vocation. I’ve always known that that’s not enough. April 6, a few weeks ago, was my one year anniversary or returning to the gym. (I still work full time and find myself pushing as hard as I did in my 30’s. There are days I amaze myself at my productivity at my age. Yet, there are days when it’s tough to push through the work day) As to my return to the gym, I’ve added an inch to arms and 3 to my chest. I weigh 193, 5’10”. I’m probably 10 lbs overweight. I rep with 185 for bench pressing. I dumbbell curl 2) 35# dumbbells. I do lots of ab machine crunch’s . Lat pulls, rowing, tricep push downs curls and these traditional iron pumping movements are done 10 rep minimums and 6-7 sets. Occasionally more sets. I start light to warm up and add weight to every consecutive set. Where I’m having problems is shooting pain in my forearms. Nerves, I think. Leg work is minimal. hack squats, calf raises and leg extensions, occasionally. I hate leg work. I consider ladder climbing at work to be “leg day” equivalent. Because of my age, luckily my good health, and the fact that I now refuse to go “quietly into that good night” my gym attendance will be a permanent thing. I’d like to get close to a 300 lb. bench press again. Time will tell. (And crunching it out.) I appreciate your teaching, Jeff and continue to learn. Dave In Omaha
dabo, I appreciate your criticism. You are probably much smarter than me. However, as a carpenter/builder my lower back is “exercised” throughout the day. My lifting at the time of the back problems also included lower back work. All I know for sure is at 193 I don’t hurt. At 215, I did. I must have done something wrong back at the higher weight. Dave Heitman
I don’t think there’s anything weak about this guy. I’m built small, 5’10” and naturally about 155. I’ve never broken 200 ( not for lack of trying (I’m natural)), but when I get much over 190 my feet hurt like hell.
Dave in Omaha. You are killing it! I’ll be 73 in 21 years and I hope and work hard to be able to talk about my hard work at keeping myself young. Keep it up!
Free weights as you age are so important to building and maintaining strength. Grip strength as you age is something most young people don’t realize older people loose. Even maintaining moving their own body weight. Being able to carry heavy loads/your own body is a massive deal at staying healthy when aging.
@@HoliGallistur1023 you can maintain a lot of muscle as you age with a rock solid routine, but _building_ muscle seems to become harder and harder as you age, so if you lose it, it will be hard to get back
I've gone through cycles in my life. Extreme athletics baseball, basketball football and training. Then a professional dancer 20 to 34 running lifting weights tennis, then less intense biking and tennis was pretty superhuman till 50 but from 50 to 61 more sedentary. Now I am working a more physical which is probably more abusive to my body then healthy. At 64 challenge is style approach to building maintaining but not abusing bones, tendons ligaments avoiding ripping muscles feet are more fragile right shldr kinda fubard.
Finally you talk VO2 Max. The person who has better cardio can actually recover from strength training faster. So if you wanna get big, you should also train the heart.
on the topic of mental stress: it's important to seek novelty. yes, doing a cross-word puzzle every day is good, but you get used to solving them, and therefore they become easier, seeking new things that force your brain to adapt and learn are key. one good way i've found is to try do things with your non-dominant hand like burshing your teeth or using utensils, it's a really good way to force your brain to learn, plus it's suprisingly difficult.
Greatly appreciate this video and the advise. As a 57 year old man, I've fought the fight against the growing weight and the loss of mobility. I'm losing but I keep battling and need to keep changing things up till I find something that works. Your advise truly helps. You won't get a million views with this kind of content, but you will help real people get something done. Thank you. By the way - getting old does suck but I'm also finding great joy in it. I see things (in my mind I mean as my eyesight is worse), more clearly than ever before. There really is a wisdom to age. Just don't let age rule you.
For younger people. Age sneaks up on you. To me going from 30 to 40 felt like the same amount of time as going from 18 to 21. Do your best to enjoy your youth, but also prepare your body, so your future self won't have to have those regrets.
I don't mean to criticize, but if you feel like you're aging physically as early as in your 20s then probably you've had all the worst destructive habits. Technically bones aren't even done growing/calcifying until 25. Before you hit 30+, your body should be at its best shape ever in your 20s (assuming you're just a normal dude who doesn't lift). So 19 to 21 should feel better, stronger even. Multiple studies show bone density peaks in your very late 20s.
@@stonerawks9882 I didn't mean to imply I noticed physically aging at 20, I was just referring to how I perceived time. Before you know it, you get old. Its easier to keep your body healthy if you start while you are young, as opposed to trying to fix an old, out-of-shape body. So starting to do little bits while you are young will pay dividends as you age.
@@IrocZIV That's true. It has more to do with one's life becoming so stressful that they always have to do something and have no time to get bored. In a way, it's good. On the other hand, you count to 10 and you end up 10 years older. Sometimes it's fine to get lost in thoughts, it helps in making you perceive time slower.
Something that has really worked wonders for me is dancing. About six years ago I started with Cuban salsa, in the beginning I was totally hopeless but I decided to keep on and suddenly it worked, now I also dance bachata (both traditional and sensual), LA style salsa and a little bit of merengue, today I even get compliments 🕺😮 It improves flexibility, coordination, memory, conditioning and since it is so much fun I just love it and it makes me happy. I'm 63 and plan to continue as long as I can besides strength training 4-5 times a week.
all I ever wanted was to dance move my feet Go out rockin to the beat Take a chance Rocket man Just like I'm in the band I wanna dance move my feet Go out rocking to the beat Take a chance Rocket man all I ever wanted was to dance 🕺💜💃
I'm over 60. I've learned much from your channel over the years. I consider this video to be one of the most important i have ever viewed. Thank you. Millions of boomers would appreciate more vids like this.
I just turned 53 and I can confidently say that I’m managing to beat back the aging process for now. I lift heavy 4 days a week and do intervals one day a week. I started daily cold showers a few months ago and I also added mobility training which proved to be a game changer. I follow Amir Zandijenad’s program and it is amazing.
This is so interesting for someone like me! 2 years ago, at age 58, I took a look at myself and decided I needed to get in shape. I was overweight, unfit, out of condition, had (and still have) a sedentary occupation, enjoyed all the wrong foods and hadn't taken any interest in fitness since my mid 20s. On top of that, my dad died age 61 from a heart attack, and I realised I was on the right path to join him before long. So I started a diet (Noom) and light exercise (mostly walking my dogs and doing a few simple home exercises). To my amazement I started losing weight immediately! I increased my range and quantities of exercises, investing in a kind of "home gym" (nothing expensive - just dumbbells, resistance bands, a situp/weight bench, an exercise bike and a treadmill), and I also started watching RU-vid videos - mostly yours! I wasn't hugely overweight but I lost 35lbs (16kg) and managed to get in the best shape of my life (not really saying much but still). My successes became my motivations, and my motivations les to more successes. It hasn't been easy because fitness and training have never been in my DNA, and I don't want to go to the gym because, honestly, I'm too self-conscious (of being an old git). I also realise that amazing transformations aren't going to happen at my age, having started so late in life. Nevertheless I'm still pushing myself to keep going, and have even added whey protein and creatine to my regimen, as well as various nutritional supplements. Apart from a recurring bad back that I've had since my 20s, I haven't as yet experienced joint pain or injury from my exercising, and while that might be because I'm not lifting silly-heavy weights, I like to think it's because I'm being sensible and realistic about what my body can manage. Of course I wish I could have a personal fitness trainer helping me achieve previously-thought-impossible goals, or subscribe to a full-on online program, but alas my pockets aren't deep enough. I've increased my collection of dumbbells, which has allowed me a greater range of exercises, but if I add anything more to my setup my wife will not be happy! Ultimately though, I'm very happy with what I've achieved, and as long as I can, and as long as I remain motivated, I will try to keep doing these exercises and eat a balanced diet. The only real downside has been having to buy a completely new wardrobe because all my old clothes becaome way too big for the "new" me!! 🤣
@@catmaclaggan Thank you! I am proud of myself, kind of. One half of me never knew I had it in me to achieve these kind of results. The other half wishes I could see bigger/better/faster results. I also know there's always a very fine line between fitting in a workout and finding an excuse not to 🤣
@@AdrianWright6363 I know exactly what you mean. Investing in a trainer was a major leap for me in terms of effort and results. Basically every session I tell him some version of, "There's NO way I would be doing this exercise if you weren't making me do it." The accountability makes all the difference for me. Maybe you could find a buddy to commit to and urge each other on. But even without that, it sounds like you are on the right track and not looking back. Honestly, most people never do what you're doing, so don't just kind-of be proud, be VERY proud!!🙌Keep up the great work!
You and I are about the same age and have a similar story so I can relate to how you feel. I encourage you to keep challenging yourself to progress. I joined Planet Fitness and they are big on slogans about No Judgment but there’s always ‘that guy’ right. I figure f’em I’m there for me and I’m on my journey. Achievement and progression is its own reward. All the best to you.
I work with a 70 year old woman who is more limber than me. She goes to the gym and does yoga every day and has by far the best hinge and squat posture I’ve ever see from anyone when picking something up off the ground. She glides around like a woman far younger. Definitely my inspiration for when I hit that age (26 now)
Yes, as I have gotten older, I have made two changes to my "compressive stress" exercises: 1. I go for reps on the deadlift nearly all of the time. My goal is 10 reps for a particular weight. When I was young, I did a 5-3-1-3-5 full pyramid every time. Now I never ever do that. When I want to go for a heavy single, I simply warm-up well and then "single-up" to the target. Hit the target, that's it. Finished. No more of these heavy pyramids. 2. I never hit the lower back hard twice in the same week. When young, I would do heavy deadlifts on one day and then, a few days later in the same week, I would do heavy back squats. These days, if I am doing deadlifts in a particular week, the squatting that week is front squats for just a few sets and then leg press. No heavy back squatting sessions in the same week that I have deadlifting. One or the other is fine, but never both. My back needs a full week to recover from one hard session. This has transformed my spine condition: It was getting really tired, almost like there was great inflammation all along my spine. I am now back to normal. I am 62.
As a girl that decided to lift weight after 50… yes!!! Now I get it!!! Most of my little injuries in my arms was because my totally weak grip!!! Omg! But thanks to you guys, along 2 years following you (the best that I could -I’m 52now) I could even heal, yes heal, my “tennis elbow”!! Love you guys!! 💪🏼❤
Jeff greatly appreciate all your vids and your knowledgeable approach to health management. I’m 65 years old and have fallen off my training path. In early years 18-45 I taught martial arts and hit the gym regularly (7-days of some sort of training). At 64 I realized I had lost a lot of my strength, agility and was sitting at 225 lbs at 5’11. In November of 22 I found your channel. Immediately after, I joined the local fitness club. Today I’m 35lbs lighter, working out daily, bars/bells/elliptical and of course diet management. Thanks sooo much for the inspiration and for assisting us older folks with your focused and targeted instruction and advise. I truly feel as fit and agile as when I was in my 40’s. Be well and keep up the great content.
Excellent work! Kudos to you. I'm a 66 year old male who discovered Jeff's channel this January. I've been working on improving my heath and hitting the weights ever since. I made decent progress in about 90 days. Jeff is now my guru! Keep up your fine work.
I'm 47 too. I've been training for a new sport called Hyrox for the last 9 months. It's a 8x 1km runs, each run followed by an event after each run such as sled pushing and pulling, farmers carry, burpees with jumps. It covers quite a few of the things mentioned here. The event is gaining in Europe and the USA. Its worth checking out if you enjoy that type of training.
As we age, our bodies change - and u got to adapt. I think one of the most important things to understand is that whatever you consume now ane however you train now will have an impact on your future well being. So we gotta eat healthy and TRAIN healthy! 💪🏼
And ppl forget to keep up flexibilty, forgetting that we need ROM during lifts and other movement, and you'll be hurting so hard when you need to do a sudden movement in an awkward position such as in a fall or catching something.
Turned 40 last year, after 27 years of most-daily serious physical training, in martial arts, military service, and cross country/swimming and gym work. Compounded with 20 breaks below my waist, and 7 operations, and surgical implants The getting old thing is SERIOUSLY no joke Nothing broke my stride....until now. I'm here to confess, I HAVE become weak I hereby commit to myself again, in honour of my past and future selves. Thanks guys, your work is supreme!
We're always hearing about stress being negative, and Jeff makes a great point about it being beneficial - in mild doses! My Dad was an executive who retired at 50; by the time he died at 64, after 14 stress-free years, he was definitely not the same mentally. Budd Boetticher said it best: Someone who gets up in the morning and doesn't have a problem to solve is going to get old fast.
Today is my 49th birthday. I feel better and stronger than ever thanks to your advice and training. Thank you so much for your efforts and helpful dedication!
This is a fantastic video. At 59, I have slowly started to see slippage from the fit bad ass I used to be. Fortunately I’m not too far gone and can still do most of the basics. But this is very inspirational for those of us who plan on living well into our 90s. Thank you!
This is so true and so important. Everyone should watch this video. I've had several people in my family with dementia after 65. My mother has it - the first signs were in she was 82, and she's almost 87 now. It's terrible to watch her slowly losing all kind of abilities. Like Jeff said, being there physically, but not mentally, it's so incredibly sad. Yet, my uncle played tennis and was a very active man (mentally and physically) until he was almost 80, and started to have dementia at 83... I mean, not even science knows what triggers this horrible mental disease. That being sad, I support everything Jeff says on this video. We have ways to try to avoid it. I just can't jump much because I went through surgery on my knee. I try doing all the rest. Thank you again for this video, Jeff. Everything you said is crucial to our physical and mental health.
Look into parasite cleansing and heavy metal toxicity. Parasites do take up residence in the brain (tapeworm and others). They also carry and attract heavy metals, preventing the natural detox of them from the body
I'm 49 and train a lot. My recovery is soooo much better after recently introducing cold therapy. It's truly remarkable how much of a difference it makes
Fellas thanks for doing what you’re doing. I have been following religiously for 5 months now and cannot believe I am the same man… 47 years old and killing it! You guys rock
I have multiplemyloma it’s a blood cancer, which made my bones brittle, my muscles, weak, and my nerves, lot of your workout and stretches have helped me. Thank you Jeff God bless you .
"wear and tear on the tire...become a little more economical...we can get into this in a separate video because there's so much to be discussed." -Yes, please. This was another great video! Thanks, y'all.
Turning 43 this month, lifelong exerciser and I work in the fitness industry. This was excellent and something I think I really needed to hear at this moment. Thank you.
Great segment. I lost 2 dear friends to health related issues much too early in life over the past 2 years. At 54, I'm doing as much as possible to maintain my fortunate good health and your content has been helping me tremendously. I will be referencing this segment for a while to adjust my routine as necessary. Thanks Jeff!
So blessed, as I watch these type of videos, 49 years old, 6'4", 200lbs, %6BF, 30 years of fitness without stopping for than about 1 week. I have incorporated most all of these areas by listening to my body, figuring it out as I age. Still feel like I am aging most days, mentally, forgetfulness, fatigue, but would never complain overall. I hope to motivate others in a positive manner, God bless!
Hey Jeff about a year ago I started off with cold showers. Now I do 2 to 3 cold plunges a week in my local Lake or her in my tub. It's helped me with my control breathing and controlling my flight or fight response. It's one of my favourite activities. I find it helps me with anxiety and stress along with many other benefits.
Last summer here in France we had a series of heatwaves and I do not deal well with heat and the idea of heat moreover -- I grew up in Arizona, lived a decade in Florida and never wanted to be hot again. So of course now I live in the sunny south of France. Last summer I was miserable, angry, anxious, neurotic, cranky, panicky... and we live in a townhouse without a pool. But then I bought a little dog pool only 30cm deep but deep enough to entirely submerge. In the afternoon I would fill it up with water from the hose - super cold by default, and it was all I could do to lower myself into the freezing water. But I would take a book and sit in there for 20 minutes and read. And once I started doing that every day during the heatwaves it totally reset my entire system. I was calm and happy and cheerful and upbeat and felt like a teenager. And I found that I did not feel hot again all day. So the cold thing really works !
"Trigger finger" in all of my fingers has destroyed my grip strength. Twice this year I've blown out my knees with moderate running/haste at work. I'm 62. Good news is I've quit sugar and take cold showers. Dropping weight, too. Thanks for the information and encouragement.
As always thanks Jeff and Jesse. You guys helped me get healthy again after my body went down the drain in college. Now Im 28. I know what it's like to be unhealthy. I'm gonna keep taking your tips to try and stay healthy for a long time. Maybe not yoked forever, but healthy for as long as possible.
Climbing is definitely a great addition to my workouts. Working on grip, flexibility, endurance and even on your mind when overcoming fear and committing to a move you thought your body wasn't able to do. That and swimming which is a blessing for the back (and the rest, but I really like the effect it has on the back)
14:50 - cold shower tips: start shower slightly colder than normal, rinse whole body, turn a little colder, let water hit your back until somewhat use to it, turn it colder, maintain for 1-2 min, turn slightly warmer to relieve intense cold, finish shower. Baby step this routine after a workout until you reach a point of shower all the way on cold. Do Not wash head in cold water! You can do it!
At 53 my body is wrecked, I've run and jumped my whole life - but after two foot surgeries, a shoulder reconstruction - there are days I can barely move - the arthritis in my feet will never allow me to run or jump again. You guys are doing great things for your viewers.
My grandad lived to 102. In reflection, I put it down to avoiding eating processed food until he was in late 90's and couldn't cook anymore and moved to ready meals. Also, he loved spending time in his garden and that kept him moving.
Thanks@Nom Nom 1:30 VO2 Max (4-5 mins burst, 4-5 mins rest, 4-5 sets, once a week) 3:10 Hydration (0.75 ounces per pound of total bodyweight a day) 4:35 Weaknesses (Apley Scratch Test) 6:00 Corrective (Joint Protector, Decay Preventer) 7:40 Grip Strength (Arm Hang and Farmer Carry, 2 mins minimum) 9:00 Weight Training, 9:55 Limit Machines 10:40 Training Focus (High Intensity: Compressive Stress, High Volume: Junk Volume. Find Your Intensity/Volume Balance for Sustainability and Longevity) 13:00 Adjusting Calories Intake (Keep Nutrient-Dense Food, Cut Empty-Calorie) 14:45 Saunas and Cold Water Immersion (12 minutes combined per week) 16:20 Jumping and Running 17:55 Mental Stress: Cognitive Weightlifting (Languages, books, conversation, puzzles, apps,..) 20:00 Regrets (Remove old regrets, Prevent new ones from forming) "Seeking comfort is going to make you old, finding ways to make your body uncomfortable forces it to continue to adapt and become resilient to the types of stress that you apply to it"
Excellent! I'm 66 and do my corrective exercises daily...I'm actually doing them as I watch this video. I went to a PT pro a few years ago that gave a complete regimen for my shoulders to restore strength, flexibility, and range of motion. The key for me has been to know my body, keep doing the exercises (which is completely separate from my gym workouts). I also surf (depending on conditions) 2+ days a week. Thanks, Jeff and Jessie. Lots of great tips in this video. (Yes, I also follow Peter Attia).
im 65 maybe 66 years old . this video speakes of finding your balance to health as you age. when my joints really hurt from years of use i go straight to the liver flush. for over 30 years this has been my mule ,my go to, my work horse. i am never surprised at what getting toxins out of my body can do for my motion. of course i workout. dumbbells and total gym. its great having the knowledge my hip sockets are shallow than normal so dont stress them,thats why i like the total gym.
I'm half paralyzed with Brown Sequard Syndrome and I feel like this video is created for me. It was like instantly aging into seniorhood. I'm constantly fighting a dropping VO2 capability, loss of function, flexibility, and grip strength. Calories suddenly need to tightly controlled. Every day is battle to claw back what I lost the night before.
This was such a good video! Some of the things I already do but at 57 there's still more I can add to my routine. I have a goal and that's what drives all that I do. I train with a end goal in mind so it's easier to self motivate. Thanks for making health so human and relatable. I love the videos with Jesse.
Being 29 myself I can appreciate the topic. I still feel strong and able, but stamina and durability have slightly declined, and now more than ever I appreciate all forms of training - weights, calisthenics, mobility, elasticity, stamina, having both big AND thick / strong muscles, posture etc. We are such a beautiful complex work of art if cared for thoroughly.
I highly recommend the Huberman / Galpin episode on Endurance training. Single-handedly convinced me to start carving out quality time for cardio. This video was a reinforcer
You are at the age I began to come into my static strength. I became extremely strong between 29 and 37, and I mean I became so much stronger once in broke into my thirties, but the cost is stamina, flexibility, and health. Make sure to keep on top of your lung Training. I work a high labor job, I'm always lifting, climbing , and moving , so I didn't do much cardio, I feared losing to much weight , and my heart and lungs definitely needed work again after that period. Its much harder to get it back , rather then just keeping it in the first place. My thought because I worked out heavy, had a very hyper active labor job, I didn't have to train and I was dead wrong , I need to make my heart rate go higher and keep it up for about 8 minutes every other day, which was simple years ago but now I have to work hard to maintain that for more then a few minutes. Keel your heart and lungs strong and everything else will follow.
Look, you haven’t even reached your peak. 29 is too young to lose stamina. Invest some time on learning ways to train for stamina and take it higher than ever. If you still care about it… You got it 💪😁
You're young to be losing stamina, check the rest of your health. I'm turning 35 in August, haven't lost energy, but gained some by just using kettle bells and some basic flexibility exercises. This comes from me being always sedentary all my life, and I still need to lose weight, but I've been used to not be able to stretch much, now I can. I can onlu imagine with a proper workout routine going to a gym or something, it would really help (never been to one before, oops).
This is an excellent discussion about our overall health. It makes me think more deeply about the many aspects of my health. At 63 years of age , I challenge myself in the gym, but I need to add jumps and running to my routine. Thanks Jeff for this informative video.
Start with low effort when jumping and progress slowly. Give your knees time to realize that from now on there will be jumps. I see your comment was written 4 months ago. Any update, please
Yeah as the other two said definitely start slow with these. I’m a good bit younger but also have had quite a few knee sprains, so when I got back into explosive activity I had to take it excruciatingly slow so as to not reinjure myself (which I only learned after doing exactly that a couple of times). Good luck’
I'm Jeff's age. Can't do 99% of the things he does (considering weight and form). But I can touch my hands behind my back! 😄 Thanks for giving me some hope, Jeff!!
Hey jeff, could you do a video just on corrective exercises and stretches? Its a pretty important topic for physical health especially if you go to the gym everyday. Methods and means of protecting yourself that most people don’t know about are among the most important.
Yeah, I'm a bit new to the channel, and a video solely focused on "corrective exercises" would be helpful. I also need to find out what "e-centric overload" means.
@@ComedicPause eccentric is the opposite of concentric. Eccentric is the motion of the muscle lengthening under load and concentric is the motion of the muscle shortening under load. And the third action of muscle load not in motion is called isometric, which is basically a holding exercise under load.
Your best video... I've watched a ton of your videos, purchased two of your programs, and this strikes me as maybe the best video you've ever done, Jeff. Not just bigger biceps and a stronger back (which is all good stuff too), but a positive and generalized look at how to deal with aging. Thank you!
I so appreciate your expertise. Thank you for addressing aging. I am 63 and super interested in all of this. Another great piece of content! Great quote, "seeking comfort makes you old." That's what I am experiencing, now. Thanks, Jeff!
I’m 64. I follow Peter Attia and Andrew Huberman. But I FIRST began following Jeff. (Jeff and Andrew’s podcast is still one of the best things I’ve ever seen in my life!) This message may appear to be informational, but in my humble opinion, it is pure wisdom. I hope we all (including myself) turn what we’ve learned here into action. I’m hoping those of us who do look back a year from now amazed at what has happened in our lives. Thank you Jeff and Jesse!
At forty, regretting all the things I've done that have led me to be in more pain at 40 then I ever would have imagined, I couldn't fathom even wanting to live to 120. Working to turn it around but I really hope all the young people, especially those working in construction, who do weight lifting, or both as I was until a shoulder injury led me to quit both (worst decision of my life on the lifting side) listen to this stellar advice. Grateful for myself and on their behalf for such great resources and advice like Athlean X. Thank you 👏🙏
Love this video! Thanks for making it! Jeff, the trick to cold is to phase into it. I end every shower with 90-120 seconds of ice water, but I phase it in gradually. Towards the end of my shower I gradually make it colder and colder until it’s pure cold water. The other trick is to keep moving under the cold water. Don’t just stand there, move around. Dance a little even. 😀Same deal in a cold pool. Keep your blood moving while you‘re in there!
I’m 47 and started running during lockdown! Got my time down to 5 minute kilometres and could not get any better! Having added weight training to my routine I’m now hitting 4.30 minute kilometers!
@@jooeytrips I’m hitting 45 minutes for a 10km ! Quite an evenish run around my place! Not really got many big hills around my way! Would need to drive to them!
I stopped working out during COVID and never went back. I did start walking recently, and I'm going to renew my gym membership. As far as mental stress, I play speed chess every day a few times on my phone against people all over the world. I started doing that during COVID, after not playing for decades. I'm actually better now at 60 than I was at 20, so that's one good thing.
I’m 68 and after a body boarding accident created chronic knee issues. I’m afraid to jump anymore. I stopped body boarding three years ago and I stopped mountain biking over a year ago. I miss both, especially mountain biking. Besides OA, torn meniscus, etc. PT and Dr. were stumped why I kept feeling ‘pop’ and and debilitating lateral pain in my right knee. I came across an old video of Ben’s, KOT, where he described exactly what I was going through… Proximal to fibular joint instability. it took me months of paying attention to my body and digging deep into research. I am so grateful to Ben. Now I need to figure out if I can rehab this knee and get back to the things I love to do. I have not lifted in many years. I do have a bar and do hangs and I can only do one and 1/2 chin ups currently. I needed a kick in the pants to move forward. Thanks guys!❤❤
Thank you for the wise words, Jeff! This is really good advice especially for people like me around their 30's where we can see some difficulties arising but are not aware that now is the time to tackle them. I'm off to do some facepulls now.
I frame my perseverance in staying healthy and fit both as doing it to be around for my family and other loved ones but also as a civic duty. If more people followed this sort of advice (follow and listen to people like Peter Attia and Andrew Huberman) then our whole nation would be so much stronger.
As a musician (piano) and piano teacher (beginners to intermediate), the use of athletic training as a longevity tool and as a template for musical training is inspiring. Thank you.
This video is the type of fitness content we need to popularise more. Longavity is sooo underrated, especially in body building. How to be healthy in your 80ties is so tied to how you live in your 20ties and 30ties
Hi Jeff, thank you so much for your advice. It felt so much you like you were talking directly to me. I stopped going to the gym after losing my Dad 3 years ago. I've just started going back to the gym and I have noticed how much musle mass and strength I have lost. I'm now determined to build that back. Thanks again and I value your advice! ❤
Jeff, I just wanna say you're a massive inspiration for me to keep working out and building my dream body and confidence, thank you for teaching me correct forms, what the best exercise for each muscle group is, and just overall being amazing and jacked. thank you so much
Yes, he advertises the "unsexy" goals of longetivity and quality of life as he's gotten older over the 10 years he's been on YT. Won't get those views on Insta and snap, nor the sponsorship from worldstar...
I keep up with several RU-vid channels like this but this is my favorite and one that I often refer others to. Jeff has a solid sense of humor and his background as a Physical Therapist has helped me a lot. One thing that gets on my nerves is when others post videos attacking another. It’s distasteful and an expression of personal insecurity. Jeff is a beast and I’ve learned a lot from him.
mls here. One aspect often overlooked is the lymph vessel system. There is no pump for the lymph vessels. How the fluid gets moved around is by skeletal muscles contracting and releasing. A healthy person will have excersize that is long enough and vigerous enough to enable the immune system to function at its peak.
Glad I have those 12 points covered in my lifestyle routine! Also Jeff, I screamed like a little b the first time I immersed myself into cold water but I have build up my resistance against the cold by taking cold water plunges immediately followed by normal temperature shower back and forth 👍🏼
@@chriscampos7217 , which part? Covering the 12 points or just the hot/cold shock therapy point? I got my motivation to do hot cold shock therapy by searching the health benefits one gains by searching up this specific stress. If it weren’t for that I’d still just do only the sauna after my work outs. It also helps to rub the part you’re showering with cold water and take the plunge while you’ve fully exhaled. Hope that helps, give it a go and embrace the cold 🥶
As a Medically Retired Military Veteran - a Soldier who became a Dental Surgeon, I challenge you with my story! Key elements of Jeff's "recipe" were not part of my life, and it cost me my dreams and my career. Learn from my story and yours will be longer and more exciting. I, a young soldier, routinely carried extreme loads in challenging environments; I was resilient, strong, HARD. I had the grit and endurance to push through enormous challenge; doing relevant functional exercise, I kept "good shape". My mind enjoyed the stress of exercise and craved it. I felt invincible and hit every day running mentally and physically. On becoming a Dr I still Served and my duties changed. Less occupational physical activity, so my protective actions degraded while I was undertaking occupational actions that exacerbated the injuries of my younger self (posture for long surgical cases, repetitive hand activity, mental stress, degraded diet due to schedule and long hours etc). I drifted off course. Do you see the double banger here? I was doing less to sustain/recover, while doing more to compound negative impact. What are you doing that may be like this? Can you write a list of your injuries and negative activities as well as the protective sustainers? I wish someone had helped me do it 10yrs ago. Now I am only 47, and my circumstances and choices... it's left me in a tough position to come back from. My body no longer craves exercise; I see an uncomfortable challenge that will bring pain with those injuries. I struggle to redevelop the routine and MENTAL STRENGTH to achieve habit and routine to restore normal pain free function and physical capacity for a vigorous life. It's uphill just to live a "normal life". Imagine that... This stuff has real consequence and we just don't see it until it's in the rear view mirror.
I have done weight training for most my life. I recently turned 40 and I love learning about these extra things you can do for your health. I also shared this video with my dad who is about to turn 70 and has recently started going to the gym again. Thanks Jeff!
Do you have a program or list of the corrective exercises? The are easy to forget because they are not front and center so having a list or program would be great.
I’m 67 and am super proud n pleased to have found Jeff’s channel here! His information has changed my like for the better. As a massage therapist and birth&postpartum doula, I’ve opportunity to recommend Athlean X frequently. Jesse definitely adds a fun and engaging element to the conversation. Thanks so much!
Great stuff Jeff. Loving the info on aging, look forward to AgeX. At fifty five I’m not getting perpetually faster and stronger. The athlean programs so far are tough to modify towards strenuous and lifelong sustainability with a view to function and health as opposed to raw strength and mass. I’m hoping this video is a sign of things to come from you. Many thanks
Gym work and weight training is generally a young persons activity I rarely see anyone over 40 in a gym Training is a long term activity and I would suggest most people give up exercising after the age of 35 if not earlier. As a man who’s almost 50, it’s hard to find a partner of a similar age that also looks after themselves who also does some form of exercise. Sadly I would say that most people are unfit and generally overweight as they get older. 🤔🤔🙁🙁
@@freedomrings1420 You train in your garage and now you say "I hardly see anyone under 40 that can put down their cellphones long enough to workout." Good job making stuff up little twig, try to mind your own business instead of eyeballing others.
I am going to start using younger people than me as my barometer on fitness and activity. People my age (63) can't do sXXX. They can mow small yards and blow their leaves and that is about it. SAD.
I train about 11 hours weekly in the gym, and have so for many decades. A mix of dumbbells and cables makes up my days, along with abs and cardio. I also shoot Sporting Clays and walk the course while other shooters ride golf carts from station to station. At 73, I can easily see that I am light years ahead in my health and fitness level to my peers, as well as many much younger. Last Winter was my 68th year on Skiis and I'm looking forward to bringing that number to 100. Thank you for trying to wake people up to reality on so many levels !!
what an excellent vodcast !...everything that you said in the video about deterioration and decline is now effecting me aged 72. Once a strong, fit, successful sprint swimmer and field athlete I now struggle most days to do anything . I have noticed a severe decline in my Physical and Mental Health ,fitness and strength for the past 7-10 years .The further ones health deteriorates ,the harder it seems to be to formulate and execute some sort of continuous program to counteract and possibly reverse some of the effects of ageing. Your video has motivated me to to try and do something about my decline in health and fitness before it becomes irreversible . Thank you Jeff
Jeff, can you add another video on the VO2 max with some good examples? Cardio is not my favorite but I can usually get through the cardio days in the ax programs but I don't think most of them get us to VO2 max as they're usually anywhere between 11(the 11-11-11 workout) to 20 minutes or so with minimal rest. Are those sufficient or what would we do to turn them up? I can't imagine doing something so exhausting that i'm just dead for 4 minutes afterwards and then trying to do it again.
I'm 46, a farmer and sawyer and landscaper. I score high on almost all of these questions but I've let my core go. Not fat but doughy and a few back injuries from it. It's easy to make excuses to not work out when you do labor but you'll suffer from it. Also the diet; cut out refined sugar and gluten. That was a HUGE addiction I ignored and it feels so much better not consuming them. This is a great video and check list.
Im 56, Im in the boxing gym 4-5 days a week, and high rep weight training two body parts after each session. I walk a lot, and I drink 4 Litres of water a day and eat a balanced vegetarian diet. I'm also on doctor monitored TRT (testosterone replacement treatment) and I feel amazing. The last time I felt so good, was when I was boxing competitively from my teens to my later 20's. *For the first time in my life, I feel I've got the perfect balance*
I feel this video is a fantastic wake up call for all that really listen, A logical wise slap in the face, Comfort is very nice but detrimental. Other than rest and repair comfort will never give progress! thanks Jeff you have positively changed many lives immeasurably! your knowledge and wisdom is critical and inspiring
I started cold exposure 3 months ago and it’s a miracle worker. From my experience, start slow your body will adapt to it. Focus on the breathing and it becomes easy.
Gotta add balance. Most ppl won't notice until it's too late, but ~50yo, try standing on one leg. See if you can balance for 30 seconds. Then, try it with your eyes closed, when you are humbled with only 5 seconds of balance, understand that you can slowly 're-learn' to balance... but it takes time and effort.
“When you lose your range of motion, you don’t get it back” I’m 33. I used to be really badly duck-footed. Three years ago I set myself to correcting it. I’ve been able to get one foot to work correctly again (taking up skateboarding had a lot to do with it.) but I’m still struggling to get the other one. And I have worked HARD for it. Constantly making myself away, working on my hips, knees, and ankles, building back the muscles in my arches, fighting to unlock stuff joints and building the muscles to move them. Physically it’s one of the hardest things I’ve ever attempted, feels like I have to reconstruct myself. 3 years and I’m not even old! Would have been much better to have never lost it, but it is not completely hopeless.
I think its really important to note the difference between chronic and acute stress. acute stress aka lifting weights is forcing the body to adapt aka its good while chronic stress wears you out and just does a bunch of damage to cells via oxydative stress.
