18. Training for Longevity

On Episode 37 of the podcast I recommend three forms of exercise that should be incorporated into an overall training program for living a long healthy life.I believe that everyone in the second half of life should work towards 6 hours of exercise weekly, if they wish to “hack” their way to 100, with most of those years being healthy.In a nutshell, and one broad brushstroke, all you have to do is run, lift weights, do yoga, sleep well and eat healthy. These factors are simplified and of course can be individuated, because for example, not everyone can run today, and fast walking or a bicycle ride will do the job for those folks. But the overarching objectives of this simple suggestion are to work the heart and blood vessels, strengthen the muscles and skeleton, maintain mobility of the spine and major joints, keep the brain healthy, nourish the body with good food, and create room for adequate recovery. For this episode I don’t tackle all of the keys to longevity, and instead focus on what I believe is primary, as we will hone our focus on training/exercise programming. Extending our health span will be related to how well we train the cardiovascular system, the musculoskeletal system, and our mobility. On the show I share my personal exercise program, as well as suggestions of how you can create “structured experiments” so you can find your own path, and bow to what works for you, on the journey to optimal health. The Jai Sugrim Method Podcast is sponsored by Commons CBDI use commons cbd daily to reduce exercise induced inflammation, as well as for good sleep.You can order Cannabis Products from Commons with my ambassador link:www.commons.co/with/jsugrimThe Show is also sponsored by WHOOP, your personal digital fitness tracker: Order your whoop strap with Jai's Unique Link:https://join.whoop.com/376818To train with Jai, and learn about his yoga classes and massage therapy treatments:www.jaisugrim.comTo Join The Art of Aging Book Club: https://jaisugrim.com/book-club/To support this podcast go to patreon:patreon.com/jaisugrimEnjoy and share this episode!May it bring You Insight!