I want to be this fit in my 70s
Mark Sisson is the world's fittest 70 year old
His approach is based on evolutionary biology and contemporary scientific research.
I am using these 10 strategies now to look like him in my 70s:
Mark Sisson is the world's fittest 70 year old
His approach is based on evolutionary biology and contemporary scientific research.
I am using these 10 strategies now to look like him in my 70s:
1. A Primal Diet
I am following a diet similar to what our ancestors ate, focusing on whole, unprocessed foods.
I use the 80/20 rule. It allows me flexibility lets me still indulge and have fun on occasion.
I am following a diet similar to what our ancestors ate, focusing on whole, unprocessed foods.
I use the 80/20 rule. It allows me flexibility lets me still indulge and have fun on occasion.
2. Regular Low-Level Aerobic Activity
I am spending time walking for minimum of 30 mins a day, mimicking the daily activity of our ancestors.
I am spending time walking for minimum of 30 mins a day, mimicking the daily activity of our ancestors.
3. High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
Short bursts of intense exercise followed by rest periods to improve cardiovascular health and metabolic function.
I am incorporating 5-10 mins of HIIT 3 times a week. Sprints or jump training work best for me.
Short bursts of intense exercise followed by rest periods to improve cardiovascular health and metabolic function.
I am incorporating 5-10 mins of HIIT 3 times a week. Sprints or jump training work best for me.
4. Lift Heavy Things
I am focusing on strength training 3 times a week to build muscle and maintain functional fitness.
This is what allows you to keep moving in old age.
I am focusing on strength training 3 times a week to build muscle and maintain functional fitness.
This is what allows you to keep moving in old age.
5. Get Adequate Sleep
Prioritize sleep for recovery, hormonal balance, and overall health.
My sleep strategy:
• Ensure the room stays several degrees cooler
• No screens in the bedroom to maintain hygiene
• Amber lights only in the bedroom
• Consistent bedtime
Prioritize sleep for recovery, hormonal balance, and overall health.
My sleep strategy:
• Ensure the room stays several degrees cooler
• No screens in the bedroom to maintain hygiene
• Amber lights only in the bedroom
• Consistent bedtime
6. Manage Stress
Reduce chronic stress to lower inflammation and support mental and physical health.
I incorporate 10 mins of mediation and 10 mis of journaling.
Reduce chronic stress to lower inflammation and support mental and physical health.
I incorporate 10 mins of mediation and 10 mis of journaling.
7. Spend Time Outdoors
I connect with nature for physical and mental well-being by going on walks outdoors or sitting outdoors during downtime.
I connect with nature for physical and mental well-being by going on walks outdoors or sitting outdoors during downtime.
8. Follow a Consistent Fasting Routine
Implement intermittent fasting to support metabolic health and longevity.
I fast from 8pm to 11am and that works for me. But I allow flexibility without guilt.
Implement intermittent fasting to support metabolic health and longevity.
I fast from 8pm to 11am and that works for me. But I allow flexibility without guilt.
9. Focus on Functional Movements
Perform exercises that mimic real-life movements to improve overall fitness and mobility.
I need to incorporate more of this.
My goal is to incorporate a mobility routine on days non lift days.
Perform exercises that mimic real-life movements to improve overall fitness and mobility.
I need to incorporate more of this.
My goal is to incorporate a mobility routine on days non lift days.
10. Cultivate a Positive Mindset
Foster mental resilience and a positive outlook on life.
I incorporate daily gratitude journaling.
Foster mental resilience and a positive outlook on life.
I incorporate daily gratitude journaling.
Final Thoughts:
These strategies rooted in both evolutionary biology and modern scientific research.
One last piece of advice from the 70 year old gem:
"When stop moving, you start dying"
This I were I am now. I hope to be where he is in my 70s
These strategies rooted in both evolutionary biology and modern scientific research.
One last piece of advice from the 70 year old gem:
"When stop moving, you start dying"
This I were I am now. I hope to be where he is in my 70s
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