Yes! I'm 64. And have been working out regularly for 40 years. I feel fantastic! Can do 12 full pull-ups and 60 pushup. And hard cardio. 30 min. Heavy sweat. 6 days per week. No addictions. 90% diets of live foods. Blood work is perfect. Oxygen levels fantastic. Even at a mile high Denver. Never give up!

62 year old builder, former bricklayer from England. 45 years of lifting and carrying has resulted in me having very high grip strength. When moving furniture or say a washing machine im never the one that needs to take a rest. Although an ectomorph by body type, my power to weight ratio is very high due to the physicality of my job. Also run and cycle frequently and my Garmin estimates my VO2 at 51. What i observe in most people of my age is quite sad in that decades of inactivity has resulted in an aging unhealthy population having to take Metformin, Beta blockers and other medicines just to be able to function. Another insiteful video, thanks chaps.

I have type 2 and high cholesterol. I’ve been swimming, biking , running for many years. I’m 62 now and feel great! My blood pressure is the best it’s ever been.

This is a clear and compelling case for exercise. Most people can just do some exercise and reap the benefits without getting too caught up in the details.

I doubt folks who say they only have an hour. I waste so much time and still find time to do resistance training and cardio. (And jiu-jitsu)

**playing with a toddler is the ultimate HIIT experience. lol

Airdyne has done wonders for me along with resistance training. 62 and resting HR in the 40's.

I am a 63( going on 64)old natural bodybuilder and have been training for over 40 years. I hope to compete as competitive bodybuilder in the future. I like doing high intensity cardio and slower incline treadmill workouts. I eat mostly organic foods and I take supplements. I feel fantastic when I train 5 days a week. I am very happy to be retired and have more time to invest in health and fitness. Carpe Diem!!

It certainly is! So much so, I always overdo it and am constantly tired as a result!

Peter Attia is brilliant!!! Gratitude!

No excuses to exercise. I’m a single dad. Work full time. A life. And training is as habitual to me as brushing my teeth daily.

66 and workout 4 days a week 3 hours a day. Strongest ever been in my life. Lots of cardio also

Point of note Anyone who says they only have 1/2 hr a day is justifying their way out of training

The precision of Peter’s workout ratios are just that... A starting point for spending your time exercising.. The human body just needs to be used... The amount of time used for exercise, variety, and intensity all should vary and do matter BUT the simple fact you ARE doing anything is point #1.

Very useful pragmatic demonstration for DYI. For those not so dedicated to long sessions, HIIT provides an excellent alternative, 30 second bursts of max intensity followed by one minute of recuperation times 6 inside 10 minutes, and job done.

I found this absolutely true. I don’t have diabetes and I have never smoked. But I do have high blood pressure and I am over weight. Oh and I am also 59. I began working out in the gym lifting full body three days a week a year ago. With great results now this winter I want to start a consistent walking routine. Try to exercise the heart a little more.

Thanks Pete

As an MD also, I couldn't agree with this doctor any more!! There is NO excuse for not working out. I work my tail off as a doctor, and I MAKE MORE TIME to work out!! No excuses!! The increased blood flow, increase oxygen, etc. will help feel better, both psychology, lifespan, physical health, on and on. No excuse!! Start as early in life, it will help more!!! Great video!!

Compared my time eating to time taken for exercise .. I’ve upped exercise time👍

"Three minutes all out" is more exhausting than most people can ever muster.

I love the way you made your video. Do you do it yourself or do you have a team? Amazing! 🙏

WOW!! First vid, new sub 60 seconds in. Thank you!

According to Dr Mosley ( BBC ) you only need to do a few all out stationary cycling sessions, i.e cycle as if your life depends on it, rest and repeat. Do that 3 times a week. Dr Sean O'Mara suggest sprinting, again a few sessions a week. And for the males reading this, Arthur Jones and Mike Mentzer suggested doing Squats and Dips if time is a premium. From experience, no gym is needed or gym equipment or even supplements. Train so the muscle is under enough tension for long enough and it will adapt. Thank you for uploading and sharing.

Whoa. Exercise is good for you? Crazy insight

Sometimes the gym gets so addictive, all I wanna do is be in there. Part of me feels like it’s selfish cos of the time away from wife / family etc but it makes me feel so well, I kind of think it’s just how we should all be living, being active. I only go 2 -3 times a week but I feel like most days I would like to go.

And if you are very lucky, you get hooked on excerise that you enjoy,it becomes a habit and it's fun and like me (ZWIFT and STRAVA) becomes a major source of entertainment. Awesomeness all round !!

At 52 - I agree! Exercise is the elixir of life. That’s all anyone needs to know lol.

A huge part of the problem, at least in America, is that so many people live in areas that are outright hostile to built-in exercise. If you live in a place like Philly or NYC then you simply have to walk to survive - whether it’s to another form of transportation, like the subway, or just to do things around the neighborhood. I probably average 5 miles a day without even having to plan for it.

Exercise and eating right

It sure is . Keeping it simple . Just go out for a run . VO2 level are on the purple zone / Superior. It works

from zero exercise to 3 or even more exercise hours a week will be remarkable ❤

Just be smart- I competed in powerlifting too long and my joints have paid a price.

Agree..I’m 71 and do the gym everyday..sleep better.lower blood,pressure ,alleviates anxiety and depression..so few older,people in the gym.so,sad..effort is definitely needed..so sad to see many younger women in my gym have become obese

What if people are still binge eating? I pray and meditate almost every morning. I don't drink, smoke or use cannabis.

I train at least 10 hours weekly. Still not enough. I have to wear weights or use heavier weapons to reach exhaust.

I would like to see Peter’s research and research samples, or other’s research he refers to. He does seem to be so sure about what he’s into at any certain time, in a relatively short period of time.

That's why I use my bicycle, every single day. Wintertime? No problem. Btw, I'd argue this ultimate elixir stuff. Inflammation is the bad guy in the room. If your gums are not healthy, visit your dentist, ASAP!

Micro Burst your workout throughout the day! The key ingredient to any training program is EFFORT! I have gymnastics rings set up at work and in the garage at home. Several times each day i do a 5 min set of 2 to 3 exercises on them. Then I only need to focus on cardio and stretching when in the gym 3x per week. Honestly if a person was to just start each day with 20min of hopping up and down in one spot. They would get all the benefits talked about here.😅

Running miles is the elixir

I'd love Peter to do a video on how to do strength training without going to a gym or using a machine.

You don’t need more than 15 minutes a week. Research Doug McGuff. Drew baye. High intensity strength training.

It'll be interesting to see how long Stallone & Swartezeneger live. Exercise is important for balance, agility, flexibility, and stamina as you get older. I know. I sat so much during Covid I could barely bend over to put my shoes on. Am doing much better now!

Simple 50/50 MWF 30m strength TTh 30m cardio Weekend 1h - 30m zone 2 & 30m HIIT

Your not recruiting additional high threshold motor units

OTs have been informed about grip for a grip

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I exercised 15-20 minute hiit 5 days a week not an excuse

Many office workers live with wrist issues which really effect grip strength?

You don't need 30 minutes. You can literally do 15 minutes. Plus walk outdoors every day. Just do something every day. This way your body gets into the habit.

"High strength" relative to gender/body wt/body comp?

1/2 hour hmm walk while carrying 2 light dumb bells to work in some overhead press and curls ? If your limber enough 10 burpees or jump rope for a minute at the end …?

I’m skeptical of the precision of Peter’s hazard ratios because people who exercise generally do lots of other things for their health.

Redline

I agree back to the 1980'S and before ,children eat anything and run and down, and stay healthy. So it makes pure sense adults should never stop exercing unless sick or injured. We have a brain and a body ,use both all your life.

I thought Tru niagen imitated the results from exercise 🤔

"Training" How defined?

2:30

"I only have 30 minutes " Mike Mentzer has entered the chat.

You say grip strength is important but what about the person who is otherwise fit at, let's say 65, but has arthritis in their hands, which impedes gripping ability?

Jumping rope for 15-30mins every morning or going for a walk is cheap and easy

Vo2 I agree is a good objective measure however grip strength is not. Some people do in fact have naturally strong grips throughout life , one factor is hand size and genetics. I have known lots of old men who are in poor health but still have a gnarly hand shake. Likewise I know strong men who have small and relatively weak grip simply because grip strength isn’t required in most gym equipment unless of course your doing deadlift and other hand dominant exercises. I do agree these exercises are important and beneficial. I’m playing devils advocate here. I have great grip strength personally and huge hands so I’m not some weak guy making excuses here

Actually "in breath" your rate and depth of breathing has increased not decreased. Its called oxygen deficit/debt

Lots of what Peter says is common sense any person can understand IFF they actually exercise ... What Peter and other are doing is understanding the data that comes forth in exercise that can be measured and presenting it in an educated manner.

There's no upper limit? I just watched a couple of videos that featured women who were exercising 4 to 8 hrs a day. Exercise addiction. They did not look good or healthy at all.

Squat, dead lift and bench. Light to medium weight. 30 seconds rest between sets of 15 reps. In 30 minutes you will be exhausted. 30 minutes is way more than enough 4 times per week.

I’ve heard that the people who live the longest actually don’t do much exercise and just play like chess and stimulate the mind. 🤔

I love how the guy who is 100yrs old still walking and never did none of this shit is still alive while young people are preaching longevity lol

Also Eat 90% meat diet

Somebody turn off the comment section please

Nothing wrong with a good grip strength exerciser. Don't be petty Peter.

What about an EXPERIENCE with exercise that goes beyond clinical data? A feeling that’s transcendent in comparison to one’s rested state. Movement, in order to be sustained and optimized needs to go Beyond such a sterile and uninspired explanation.

Did the interviewer JUST roll out of bed?

3 minutes all out! seems ridiculous & extreme... for me its just 30seconds.. my heart shoots up to 160 to 173 & I feel my muscals fail.(thats how Popeye says it) Three times in 20 minutes.. its enough. Though I have close to 20+ years on Peter. The effects are working fine and I can feel them to the next day. If you make your exercise extreme, most won't continue. Make it enjoyable.

62yrs old. Never heard of elixir

EVERYONE has more then 30 minutes a day..

We live in a lazy society now. Everything is by remote, voice....fast food....I am 62 F, Crossfit 4-6x a week at a 5 am class....yeah, early, but it gets it done and it is a habit, not a 'check the box' activity, like breathing. I weight the same as 30 yrs ago with more muscle. I can't run like I used to, but I still do it when part of the workout. What bothers me is when i am online shopping, now the vendors are showing grossly overweight people in clothes I would buy...well, I want to see what someone normal weight looks in it!

Mothers milk is 1% protein

WHAT DISEASE WHY DISEASE SCIENCE DONT KNOW

Spend all free time weight training and just walk 10-15 min after each meal

Is smoking 🚬 cigarettes such a bad thing?😅

Hes right - exercise is the best medicine - works on practically everything. Its also not exactly true: 100 years worth of vital statistics show longevity of 11 more years from better diet (6) and exercise (5 years). It isnt muscle mass altho there is a correlation with strength, theres lots of different kinds of strength and all exercise is very specific. Most people even after years in a gym cant even match little kids in playground (who untrained can jump, run all day, squat on their soles and swing on monkey bars). Theres a reason why bigger they are the shorter the lifespan - eg big dogs vs small dogs. Muscle is expensive for the body to maintain and protein is itself inflammatory not to mention combining with sugars causing neuro diseases. We've known forever that longevity is fairly simple: eat less, eat better and keep moving. But it isnt easy. No one wants to work. Modern lifestyle is all about greater convenience saving time so you can take it easy. The problem is that most people think exercise or even sweating, is a necessary evil, to do as little as possible, and judge fitness by looks. PS: Grip strength is probably the highest with serious climbers who tend to be pretty fit and slim - but not obviously longer lived. Sad.

No arguments... strength is priority as 75% and some aerobic maintenance especially as you age... oxygen uptake is greater as you age... muscle mass and strength is the greatest predictor of longevity... not aerobic capacity

How many people do you know who lived along life look like they had high muscle mass, high strength, etc. I can't think of anyone I know personally. Of course I seen celebrities. But personally the eldest people I know except one seem frail.

Can we smoke ganja though, 😂? I’m serious 😭

The problem with these studies is that they’re population based. However, each person is different and the particular advice may not be relevant for the person. For example, strength training three times a week might have zero effect for a person who is a non-responder when it comes to building strength and/or building muscle.

Where are all the muscle-bound people turning 100 ?

All you have to do is have an active lifestyle or job. All this nonsense is for people who sit on their asses all day.

Actually digestive health is more important and food is 80 percent of well being and longevity . Staying active and using your muscles, body and mind is critical. You can’t outrun a digestive system that is compromised. That is the core of your physical body. That is the foundation. People who are just fat and out of shape who want to live longer…yes exercise works. But if you have leaky gut and your DNA and cells are compromised at a cellular level….you can not fix that with exercise. It has to be fixed in the digestive system. I’ve read this guys book and it’s really just 1990s science regurgitated. We have gone full circle here…back to the same ideas every 30 years. We are back to eat protein, count calories and work out is the secret to longevity. Our whole world is toxic. 99 percent of our food is poisoned. What the hell are you guys even talking about.

Um wasn’t your signature story that years ago that you were a huge exerciser-and right after some big swim event that you did, your wife looked at your body and said, “You need to try to be a lot less…not fat”? Yea…the whole point of that story was that exercise and a normal “healthy” diet did nothing to change your fat body, and that keto and then fasting were the real answer. Now you’re saying neither of those things are the thing and you’re back to exercise being the real cure? What the hell?

Wrong. #carnivorediet is.

why are all blue zone people barely exercise. they simply move, walk, tend their garden. no gym, no cardio, etc

PEOPLE ARE DYING AT THE AGE OF 30 YEAR, 40YEAR, 50 YEAR, 60 YEAR , 70 YEAR

He recommends "steady state cardio" right after recommending varying going all out and then resting. This makes no sense at all.

Would it kill this dude to wash his hair and put on a shirt that’s not all wrinkled up?

That’s bullshit. To achieve the strength, muscle mass, whatever he’s looking at, he said you can only achieve it through training. Look at all the centenarians around the world. Most don’t train. They engage in meaningful daily activities that keep up their strength and cardiovascular fitness. I guess I understand his message is aimed at the USA where most don’t have meaningful physical activities we engage in everyday. But still, training is not the only way

You don’t need that much cardio

This guy overthinks everything

Imagine doing all of this and you get hit by a drunk driver and die lol. Just take casual walks and do some basic cals. Cardio is for clowns.

It is not so much going to the gym at all. Move throughout the day. My ethiopian grandpa who is 105 still walk 2 hours a day and he is healthy AF. Do not spend money on gym please !

No way do people have only 1/2 hour to exercise - people will setup an unsustainable working schedule and that simply has to be changed before long. People who work impossibly long hours never have enough money anyway and things WILL simply fall apart soon. Your health will fail! Make a sensible work schedule. It’s one thing if you must overwork in order to solve a problem but it simply can’t continue. It will kill you! You can walk to work, leave home earlier and get off the mass transit a stop or two earlier and walk the rest. Walk during/after lunch. Don’t party so damn much on weekends. (Church and ALL religious activity is a waste of time!) Involve your kids. The at home/less burdened spouse should help out - I found out the hard way loving a baby mama - the kids are synchronized to HER diet and exercise life and if she’s not with you her kids also will be opposing your efforts. Setup home exercise stations and strategies. You simply MUST exercise sufficiently!