I assume most of the members here are more into body building or power lifting but just wanted to see if any of you study Longevity as well. Here are some of the most respected experts in the field
Peter Attia
David Sinclair
Satchin Panda
Andrew Huberman
Matthew Walker - sleep not longevity, but it’s relevant
I just finished David’s book Lifespan and Peter’s book will be out in a few days. I’m sure some of the people on here won’t want to learn about the best way to eat to be healthy on a cellular level because it involves more plants and less animal fat/protein. For the record, not trying to start a diet argument, both of the most respected people in this field eat some meat but mainly plants and fish.
Think thats a good list have read / heard from most of them. Also liked the Lifespan book. Think NMN is now even part of one drug study by the FDA… Not using any myself for now waiting for more studies.
Currently more into the habits that go with a healty Livestyle.Think @RT_Nomad is into anti aging?
I would not say I study longevity, but I do try to live a life extension lifestyle. I am far from the cutting edge. Once I turned around 35 years old I realized that I didn’t have the genetics to get any further up in bodybuilding competition. I turned much of my attention to life extension supplements.
At 74 years old I take quite a few life extension supplements (a fairly long list) and follow what I consider a sound diet. I do not avoid red meats, but no one would consider my red meat consumption high either. One of the latest supplements I have added is Balance of Nature.
It’s seems to be a common theme here for people to respond even when they have no fucking clue what they are talking about OR they respond just to be a punk bitch.
Y’all can have it, I prefer to be around a higher class crowd
@Everydayislegday I have read all of the books listed above, listened to the podcasts, etc. Another book you’d like is called “Blue Zones.” It chronicled areas of the world that have higher populations of 100+ year old people. It talks about the 5-6 things all of them seemed to do as habits in diet/lifestyle to live as long as possible.
I can sum it up for you if you’d like, but I would say it’s a lifestyle that MOST wouldn’t chose.
Big interest! 32 years old and train for longevity while making sure i have enough strength and conditioning to not get beat up during sparring. I train the basic lifts with bodybuilding finishers and a lot of agility style training and it keeps me fit & strong and stops me always feeling banged up and sore. Have been trialing out different supplements (creatine, curcumin, omega 3’s, calcium, NAC, resv etc) on and off to see how they make me feel over the last few years and found they all seem to contribute to feeling better mentally/physically, and help me recover from workouts and injuries faster than when I was 20. Pretty sure its not a placebo effect… Just need to sort my sleep and diet a bit more but a new baby has been chucking wrenches into those gears.
@atlas13 love It! So here is a short Cliff Notes version of the books ideas:
Every Blue Zone’s people had what was considered a significant struggle for a considerable period of time (whether it be war, starvation times, etc for years on end).
They were VERY active DAILY. Whether it be gardening, walking 8+ miles a day, surfing, running, strength training, you name it.
They all ate what we would consider a “cutting diet” meaning below maintenance calories for most of their lives with very little meat. Most of these groups are very little meat…like a once per week/month luxury. Mainly veggies from their own gardens.
Oddly enough, most had a routine of having one alcoholic drink per night. It always depended on region-Asia was a rice wine type drink, Italy was red wine, yada yada. This seemed to tie directly into the next point…
They had strong friend, family, or community ties and engaged in these relationships DAILY. These 100+ year old people were all labeled as “funny and quick-whitted.” Laughing and telling jokes while being with their friends and family.
I personally feel like we tend to focus on the diet, exercise, creating struggle with ice baths/fasting/challenging workout la etc, but I don’t see or hear people making number 5 a priority. I would love to incorporate more of that in my life and societies as well.
I know several people from the Blue Zone areas, they left and are in the US now. I found that interesting…
I try to take concepts from the extremes to use.
The Blue Zone concepts of beans, veggies, social I use.
I do like Attia, he at least backs it up medically. You may not agree with the sources or studies but it is out there for you review. His work on exercise and protein I find useful.
Bodybuilders, exercise techniques.
TNation, supplements
Will it work? Who knows, still in the gym 6 days a week at 62 doing at least moderate weights - 80 lb each hand farmers walks, 225 RDLs, etc…
Nothing brag worthy, but if I can keep going to 70… At some point, it will be! Maybe 80? Any input on sleep and social would be appreciate.