12 Predictors of VERY Poor Health as You Age! (FIX WHILE YOU CAN)
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Date: 2023-05-01
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David
At 47 y/o I think i'm doing more than pretty ok. Going to the gym 4 times a week doing weightlifting in combination with cardio (crossfit/hiit/) and walking a lot. But always room to improve ofcourse, especially in the diet part.
-VO2 max: working on that
-hydration: 2liter a day minimum
-fixing weaknesses via corrective exercises: not enough tbh.
-grip strength: pretty ok but can do better
-weight lifting (preferably free weights and barbells): 4 times a week
-caloric adjustment by age: unfortunatly my eating is the biggest problem. I do eat healthy 920% of the time but portions still too large.
-cold and heat exposure (seeking physical discomfort): on and off. did daily cold showers for a couple of weeks and then it slipped from me. Hoping to get a tub soon.
-jumping and running: close to daily
-intentional exposure to mental stress/discomfort: well, i still have lots of fun gaming at the age of 47
-do things to avoid regrets, start now: I think that is the most difficult one. So much i wanna do but a lot isn't doable financially. But trying to live my best life anyway.
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At 47 y/o I think i'm doing more than pretty ok. Going to the gym 4 times a week doing weightlifting in combination with cardio (crossfit/hiit/) and walking a lot. But always room to improve ofcourse, especially in the diet part.
-VO2 max: working on that
-hydration: 2liter a day minimum
-fixing weaknesses via corrective exercises: not enough tbh.
-grip strength: pretty ok but can do better
-weight lifting (preferably free weights and barbells): 4 times a week
-caloric adjustment by age: unfortunatly my eating is the biggest problem. I do eat healthy 920% of the time but portions still too large.
-cold and heat exposure (seeking physical discomfort): on and off. did daily cold showers for a couple of weeks and then it slipped from me. Hoping to get a tub soon.
-jumping and running: close to daily
-intentional exposure to mental stress/discomfort: well, i still have lots of fun gaming at the age of 47
-do things to avoid regrets, start now: I think that is the most difficult one. So much i wanna do but a lot isn't doable financially. But trying to live my best life anyway.
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Stewart
Thank you for sharing this insightful video on how to take control of our health as we age. I appreciate the emphasis on looking beyond external appearances and focusing on the internal factors that contribute to longevity and well-being.
Learning about the importance of VO2 max was eye-opening for me, and it's inspiring to know that improving this metric can have such a significant impact on all-cause mortality. I'm also grateful for the reminder about the importance of proper hydration and the role of corrective exercises in preventing functional loss.
I'm definitely guilty of gravitating towards activities I enjoy and neglecting weaknesses, so the section on grip strength and the benefits of weightlifting with dumbbells and barbells really hit home for me. And I never realized the value of heat and cold exposure in increasing resilience to stress!
Overall, this video has motivated me to take a more proactive approach to my health and to prioritize the habits and practices that will help me live my best life as I age. Thank you again for sharing this valuable information.
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Thank you for sharing this insightful video on how to take control of our health as we age. I appreciate the emphasis on looking beyond external appearances and focusing on the internal factors that contribute to longevity and well-being.
Learning about the importance of VO2 max was eye-opening for me, and it's inspiring to know that improving this metric can have such a significant impact on all-cause mortality. I'm also grateful for the reminder about the importance of proper hydration and the role of corrective exercises in preventing functional loss.
I'm definitely guilty of gravitating towards activities I enjoy and neglecting weaknesses, so the section on grip strength and the benefits of weightlifting with dumbbells and barbells really hit home for me. And I never realized the value of heat and cold exposure in increasing resilience to stress!
Overall, this video has motivated me to take a more proactive approach to my health and to prioritize the habits and practices that will help me live my best life as I age. Thank you again for sharing this valuable information.
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Otaku
This video was posted at a really great time for me. I'm right now a 24yr old thats a bit overwight, no skills to speak of and not proper disclipine. After so many hopes being crushed because of my laziness and comfort, I only have one thing as a new year's resolution at the start of this year, have the minimum amount of regrets possible. in Hopes of changing my habits and to account for the future I want to get into a positive mindset.
One way I'm going to do so was follow your full body beginnner workout you posted 2 years ago. To build up the consitency, I'm planning of starts with the lower rep range and reduce from 2 days of break to one day and do it for 6 times instead of 4 to build the proper form for each as well. I have to drink a lot of water to reduce myhealth condiction as well so that's a plus.
I don't know how long I'll last but one thing I remember hearing was consistency and discilple eats motivation for breakfast. I alwys get motivated to try something but never put the effort to do so, hopefully this will change that.
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This video was posted at a really great time for me. I'm right now a 24yr old thats a bit overwight, no skills to speak of and not proper disclipine. After so many hopes being crushed because of my laziness and comfort, I only have one thing as a new year's resolution at the start of this year, have the minimum amount of regrets possible. in Hopes of changing my habits and to account for the future I want to get into a positive mindset.
One way I'm going to do so was follow your full body beginnner workout you posted 2 years ago. To build up the consitency, I'm planning of starts with the lower rep range and reduce from 2 days of break to one day and do it for 6 times instead of 4 to build the proper form for each as well. I have to drink a lot of water to reduce myhealth condiction as well so that's a plus.
I don't know how long I'll last but one thing I remember hearing was consistency and discilple eats motivation for breakfast. I alwys get motivated to try something but never put the effort to do so, hopefully this will change that.
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Terrorskull
Regarding neurodegnerative diseases, mental decline, and overall bad health being associated with grip strength, I am curious if there are any studies showing a causal relationship or if everything is just correlational. My assumption would be it is more likely that if there is causation it would be the direction of disease causing reduced grip strength, but certainly no reason not to make sure to have a good grip. Just not sure if it provides any protective benefits.
I did modify my training based on the VO2max points. While weather is bad and I cannot cycle outside I started just doing jumping jacks for cardio and as something quick if I can't get a full workout in. Starting today I broke that time up into smaller, high intensity sections. Hate the added down time, but it sounds like the benefits are worth it.
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Regarding neurodegnerative diseases, mental decline, and overall bad health being associated with grip strength, I am curious if there are any studies showing a causal relationship or if everything is just correlational. My assumption would be it is more likely that if there is causation it would be the direction of disease causing reduced grip strength, but certainly no reason not to make sure to have a good grip. Just not sure if it provides any protective benefits.
I did modify my training based on the VO2max points. While weather is bad and I cannot cycle outside I started just doing jumping jacks for cardio and as something quick if I can't get a full workout in. Starting today I broke that time up into smaller, high intensity sections. Hate the added down time, but it sounds like the benefits are worth it.
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Robin
I am a retired PT ATC 58 years old. I retired 7 years ago from a sports medicine clinic where I showed people drills all day that required speed, jumping, flexibility etc. 2 years ago I jumped from my boat to the dock and landed on my feet with a thud. There was no shock absorption and I thought DAMN I FORGOT HOW TO JUMP AND LAND! I still lifted weights and ran. That set me on a journey to add jumping, sprints, mobility and functional training to my program. I also realized I lost the ability to UE hang! Back to working on that now working on single arm hangs. You're right if you don't use it you loose it and it was my wake up call. I am moving much better these days.
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I am a retired PT ATC 58 years old. I retired 7 years ago from a sports medicine clinic where I showed people drills all day that required speed, jumping, flexibility etc. 2 years ago I jumped from my boat to the dock and landed on my feet with a thud. There was no shock absorption and I thought DAMN I FORGOT HOW TO JUMP AND LAND! I still lifted weights and ran. That set me on a journey to add jumping, sprints, mobility and functional training to my program. I also realized I lost the ability to UE hang! Back to working on that now working on single arm hangs. You're right if you don't use it you loose it and it was my wake up call. I am moving much better these days.
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Leanne
I'm 59 and female, 135 lbs, sleep 8 hrs, on BCAA'S, creatine, I do pull aparts, 3x week, dead hangs every morning, and afternoon, 2-3 minutes, face pulls, can grab my hands easily behind my back alternately, banded squats with 60 lbs, calves every day after tib ant. knee surgery especially, abs every day, farmer walks, 120 oz water daily, kettle bell swings with 35 lb, new thing this year for me, walk 20 km /week, stretch daily, can do the splits 3 ways, 20 pull ups with no assist, (finally, lots of pushups with good form, and other stuff, mostly thanks to you, Mr Jeff. I much appreciate for your wisdom. Cheers
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I'm 59 and female, 135 lbs, sleep 8 hrs, on BCAA'S, creatine, I do pull aparts, 3x week, dead hangs every morning, and afternoon, 2-3 minutes, face pulls, can grab my hands easily behind my back alternately, banded squats with 60 lbs, calves every day after tib ant. knee surgery especially, abs every day, farmer walks, 120 oz water daily, kettle bell swings with 35 lb, new thing this year for me, walk 20 km /week, stretch daily, can do the splits 3 ways, 20 pull ups with no assist, (finally, lots of pushups with good form, and other stuff, mostly thanks to you, Mr Jeff. I much appreciate for your wisdom. Cheers
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Crash
Per your request for comments concerning cold exposure experiences. I have experimented with several techniques over the past several years. Cold showers, ice baths, riding motorcycle without enough clothes on in january, and propositioning my wife when she's sober. I am no Wim Hof, but have experienced several notable benefits in a short period of time. Such as: Energy boosts, hot and cold weather tolerance, reduced inflammation, as well as improved focus, concentration and diligence. Surprisingly, as hard as it is to believe, cold exposure even gets a little addictive. I hope that this has been informative.
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Per your request for comments concerning cold exposure experiences. I have experimented with several techniques over the past several years. Cold showers, ice baths, riding motorcycle without enough clothes on in january, and propositioning my wife when she's sober. I am no Wim Hof, but have experienced several notable benefits in a short period of time. Such as: Energy boosts, hot and cold weather tolerance, reduced inflammation, as well as improved focus, concentration and diligence. Surprisingly, as hard as it is to believe, cold exposure even gets a little addictive. I hope that this has been informative.
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sport
I ll watch this and just think of my grandparents 85 never lifted a weight did a diet or stretched and they re healthy especially my grandma takes no meds for anything just living the dream. Every single person is diffenrt there is not one size fits all that s why this information is entertaining but it s not to be used as advice. If you really wanted something that works for you you would need actual doctor to monitor you and see what works and what doesn t and keep implementing and adjusting from there. These guys aren t doctors they re just weight lifters
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I ll watch this and just think of my grandparents 85 never lifted a weight did a diet or stretched and they re healthy especially my grandma takes no meds for anything just living the dream. Every single person is diffenrt there is not one size fits all that s why this information is entertaining but it s not to be used as advice. If you really wanted something that works for you you would need actual doctor to monitor you and see what works and what doesn t and keep implementing and adjusting from there. These guys aren t doctors they re just weight lifters
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Jim
For temperature stress, for those who live in regions that go through the seasons, how would you compare outside exposure in both hot and cold weather with sauna/cold immersion? Would seem similar, just more fun since you'd be doing stuff. Also, in addition to training, how does doing manual labor fit in (yard work, etc? When I think of folks with steel band grip strength, all of them were doing some sort of manual labor for a good portion of their lives. I always joke there's gym strong and there's life strong: )
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For temperature stress, for those who live in regions that go through the seasons, how would you compare outside exposure in both hot and cold weather with sauna/cold immersion? Would seem similar, just more fun since you'd be doing stuff. Also, in addition to training, how does doing manual labor fit in (yard work, etc? When I think of folks with steel band grip strength, all of them were doing some sort of manual labor for a good portion of their lives. I always joke there's gym strong and there's life strong: )
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ottismymann
The past few months, I have discovered the benefits of the dead arm hang, it has gone a long way to relieving impingement issues in my right shoulder over the last ten years. Unfortunately, I didn t discover it until after tearing my rotator cuff in January; I have large, full tears in the supraspinatus and infraspinatus and have surgery scheduled in June.
With all due respect to face-pulls, I believe there is no better exercise promoting long-term shoulder health than just hanging from a pull-up bar.
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The past few months, I have discovered the benefits of the dead arm hang, it has gone a long way to relieving impingement issues in my right shoulder over the last ten years. Unfortunately, I didn t discover it until after tearing my rotator cuff in January; I have large, full tears in the supraspinatus and infraspinatus and have surgery scheduled in June.
With all due respect to face-pulls, I believe there is no better exercise promoting long-term shoulder health than just hanging from a pull-up bar.
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Matthew
What I get concerned about is I have trained for about 30 years, now hitting 45 I am finding I am getting regular joint pain, nerve pain, tendon pain etc. I also have active hobbies (cycle, golf, surf) but find an injury in the gym stops my hobbies for a couple of weeks until I am better which frustrates the hell out of me. I see guys my age who have not lifted a finger for 30 years get into the gym now and seem to have new bodies without injury. Have I over done it for 30 years and now my body is worn out?
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What I get concerned about is I have trained for about 30 years, now hitting 45 I am finding I am getting regular joint pain, nerve pain, tendon pain etc. I also have active hobbies (cycle, golf, surf) but find an injury in the gym stops my hobbies for a couple of weeks until I am better which frustrates the hell out of me. I see guys my age who have not lifted a finger for 30 years get into the gym now and seem to have new bodies without injury. Have I over done it for 30 years and now my body is worn out?
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Mike
Thanks Jeff and Jesse. I'm a 59yr old baseball player and really enjoy your informative and encouraging videos - and your enthusiasm and camaraderie with Jesse. This video really hits home with me. I've been fortunate to have been able tk play baseball for 50yrs now. But old man time is catching up! I will consciously try to implement the tips you've provided today. It's alway appreciated when you share your struggles too. Best Wishes to you and your family.
> Wisconsin Mike
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Thanks Jeff and Jesse. I'm a 59yr old baseball player and really enjoy your informative and encouraging videos - and your enthusiasm and camaraderie with Jesse. This video really hits home with me. I've been fortunate to have been able tk play baseball for 50yrs now. But old man time is catching up! I will consciously try to implement the tips you've provided today. It's alway appreciated when you share your struggles too. Best Wishes to you and your family.
> Wisconsin Mike
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Domenic
Great video as always! I appreciate the information you have given us and I have been following you for years. You are actually the reason while I decided to enter physical therapy school (currently in my first year. However, I was wondering if you could make some videos discussing some misconceptions and general insight about the profession of physical therapy. Just an idea I had because I believe you'd have some great insight. Thank you for everything!
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Great video as always! I appreciate the information you have given us and I have been following you for years. You are actually the reason while I decided to enter physical therapy school (currently in my first year. However, I was wondering if you could make some videos discussing some misconceptions and general insight about the profession of physical therapy. Just an idea I had because I believe you'd have some great insight. Thank you for everything!
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Yeahwah
Boomers need to get out of political cults that keep them angry all the time and get into gaming instead. Not only will they be happier, but they'll live longer.
Got a parent/grandparent that the rest of the family avoids these days? Perhaps you should give them your last gen console you don't use any more. Start them on a new hobby that will challenge them mentally, fight cognitive decline, and maybe even make them tolerable to be around again.
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Boomers need to get out of political cults that keep them angry all the time and get into gaming instead. Not only will they be happier, but they'll live longer.
Got a parent/grandparent that the rest of the family avoids these days? Perhaps you should give them your last gen console you don't use any more. Start them on a new hobby that will challenge them mentally, fight cognitive decline, and maybe even make them tolerable to be around again.
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Jan
Of all the things mentioned, I wonder if VO2max isn't the most important one. Is the best indicator of cardio vascular health, but it goes beyond that. Moreover, keeping up a good VO2max (that inevitably declines with age; there are tables on that) is impossible without being physical active. Also, I don't run; but I am pretty sure that what I do - namely sprinting - is at least as beneficial (but I guess more beneficial) as running.
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Of all the things mentioned, I wonder if VO2max isn't the most important one. Is the best indicator of cardio vascular health, but it goes beyond that. Moreover, keeping up a good VO2max (that inevitably declines with age; there are tables on that) is impossible without being physical active. Also, I don't run; but I am pretty sure that what I do - namely sprinting - is at least as beneficial (but I guess more beneficial) as running.
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