Each year about this time, I wonder what my real age is - as opposed to my chronological age. I saw a banner ad on the internet today that said "Barack Obama's real age is 42, Whats yours?" and it reminded me of the website Real Age.
I am 49, and after checking my data, the website concluded that my real age is 44.8 - Not bad, but I am on a mission to improve my health status and get my real age down even lower. The website reminded me to take my vitamins, and hang our with friends. I also noted that pets reduce your real age (could it be the unconditional love?) as does exercise and diet.
My exercise program at the moment is basically heavy weights plus interval training five days a week and one day a week of a long walk (2 hours) with my wife and dog, one day off.
Why interval training? Because the data is crystal clear on this point. Short bout high intensity training is significantly more effective at lipolysis (breaking down stored fat), it improves plasma glutamine, increases Human Growth Hormone levels, and increases Type II muscle mass- the power fibers.
In two short weeks I have noticed that I sleep better, I am leaner, I eat with more consciousness, and my stress levels are reduced. On the whole, I feel better so far.
If you have questions about your exercise program, feel free to drop me a line. In the meantime, check out Real Age and find out how you can improve your health status.
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- Neil Chasan, PT, MMT
- I have been practicing since 1982, mostly with active people. I teach at the University of Washington in the PT school. I am published in Common Musculoskeletal Disorders and in Orthopedic Physical Therapy Clinics of North America.