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5 health experts, including Harvard professor Daniel Lieberman, share the exact ways exercise can lead to a healthier lifespan.
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In this interview, health experts Eric Kandel, Daniel Lieberman, Morgan Levine, Jillian Michaels, and Wendy Suzuki discuss the controllable nature of aging, citing how exercise can lead to a healthier lifespan. They highlight the specific ways exercise can reduce memory loss, prevent diseases, and maintain overall health.
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About the speakers:
► Dr. Eric Kandel is University Professor and Fred Kavli Professor and Director of the Kavli Institute for Brain Science at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.
Kandel's research has shown that learning produces changes in behavior by modifying the strength of connections between nerve cells, rather than by altering the brain's basic circuitry. He went on to determine the biochemical changes that accompany memory formation, showing that short-term memory involves a functional modulation of the synapses while long-term memory requires the activation of genes and the synthesis of proteins to grow new synaptic connections. For this work, the Austrian-born Kandel was awarded the 2000 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
► Daniel Lieberman is Edwin M. Lerner II Professor of Biological Sciences and a professor of the Department of Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University. He received degrees from Harvard and Cambridge, and taught at Rutgers University and George Washington University before joining Harvard University as a Professor in 2001. He is a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Lieberman loves teaching and has published over 150 peer-reviewed papers, many in journals such as Nature, Science, and PNAS, as well as three popular books, The Evolution of the Human Head (2011), The Story of the Human Body: Evolution, Health and Disease (2013), and Exercised: Why Something We Never Evolved to Do is Healthy and Rewarding (2020).
► Morgan Levine was previously a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the department of Pathology at Yale University where she ran the Laboratory for Aging in Living Systems. In 2022, she was recruited to join Altos Labs as a Founding Principal Investigator at the San Diego Institute of Science. She currently leads a research group at Altos Labs working at the intersection of bioinformatics, cellular biology, complex systems, and biostatistics with the overall goal of understanding the molecular trajectories aging cells, tissues, and organisms take through time.
► Jillian Michaels is a fitness expert and wellness coach with over 20 years experience, and is a New York Times bestselling author of numerous books including Master Your Metabolism, Unlimited: How to Build an Exceptional Life, and her most recent The 6 Keys: Unlock Your Genetic Potential for Ageless Strength, Health, and Beauty. Jillian's passion for fitness training originates from 17 years of martial arts practice in Muay Thai and Akarui-Do, in which she holds a black belt.
► Dr. Wendy A. Suzuki is a Professor of Neural Science and Psychology in the Center for Neural Science at New York University. She received her undergraduate degree in Physiology and Human Anatomy at the University of California, Berkeley in 1987, studying with Prof. Marion C. Diamond, a leader in the field of brain plasticity. She went on to earn her Ph.D. in Neuroscience from U.C. San Diego in 1993 and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the National Institutes of Health before accepting her faculty position at New York University in 1998. Dr. Suzuki is author of the book Healthy Brain, Happy Life: A Personal Program to Activate Your Brain and Do Everything Better.

[@dunnowy123]

Honestly, I started seriously exercising about two years ago and it's changed my life completely. I feel so much better. I don't dread exercise, I look forward to it. It makes me feel good, I feel stronger, I feel more capable, more confident...and it's all the result of a blood test that told me my sugar was way too high.

[@alinao625]

How old are you? What type of exercise and how often do you do?

[@eveb.6568]

omg, my story is SOOO different from yours. I absolutely hate exercising and I dread it every day. I try to put it off as late as possible daily and do the bare minimum. The idea that I will have to exercise today makes me depressed every day. I am losing the will to live because of it.

[@djancak]

@@eveb.6568bruh, is it really the exercise that's the problem or something else associated with it

[@Pimpjit85]

​@eveb.6568 what does exercise mean to you? Can you walk 5 steps? There, you exercised. Even people that don't have 2 legs can do that. Get a grip lol.

[@Thekidisalright]

@@eveb.6568then don’t, just eat, sleep and do nothing like a sloth, just don’t complain when you are plague with illness and expect doctors to perform miracles when you fail to take responsibility of your own health.

[@alphabeta8403]

3:10 Lifespan vs healthspan 6:50 Hippocampus; prefrontal cortex 8:00 Stress = Repair/maintenance 9:00 Bone mass 10:00 150 mins/week 10:55 Finding your why 12:30 Doable goals

[@Kube_Dog]

1:20 - 3:10 in-video commercial

[@mightyharambe7968]

hero

[@Rav3nclaw43]

Thanks ADHD brother/sister

[@zaddyzach7965]

Only 20 years old but I swear that walking a lot and doing yoga has not only made me feel physically amazing but also mentally!

[@tuneboyz5634]

you should try body weight exercises keeps your joints and muscles healthy

[@almasnk7469]

do you follow any video/youtuber for ur excercises?

[@zaddyzach7965]

@@almasnk7469 Not really. It has always just been a habit of mine. I’m fortunate enough to grow up in a neighborhood/city that is very walkable. Tied in with the scenic views, that has made me personally want to go out on walks/hikes a lot. As of now, I am away from home at university. However, I still walk to all my classes from where I live (at least ~1 hr of walking daily) and am also fortunate enough to be taking yoga courses at my school. I actually just started it like 2 months ago. I don’t watch any videos on yoga but I’m sure that there a lot of great videos/KZbinrs out there for it. I think the most important part is the mindset, to incorporate exercise as part of your daily routine/habit rather than treating it as a chore. Best of luck with it!

[@zaingunsby6028]

@@tuneboyz5634I just started a calisthenics program for mix it up from doing standard weights. It’s pretty challenging. I’m hoping to be able to do a handstand and even a handstand push up one day. 😬

[@biscaynesupercars]

Yoga is great. Have you ever tried hot yoga?

[@JamanWerSonst]

Eat good food, walk and ride a bike, don't work too much. And don't listen to snake oil salesmen on the internet.

[@astralboy]

great point - working too much = death of life

[@divyanshurahate2064]

video starts at 3:10

[@victormartinez6974]

They here we don’t deserved

[@rcaiii6738]

Dyslexia, we meet again

[@lotuseater3287]

I started going to gym this month. 5 day , 1 day break , and then again. 1 hr min each day. So far, I feel better than before. I feel alive.

[@PrtyNeal]

I have been exercising constantly for 12 years. Next year i turn 40. Physically I feel and look closer to 25

[@haidernaqvi87]

Reflexes still be 40, thats why athletes, soccer players retired by this age

[@girlofanimation]

​@@haidernaqvi87 some retire because they can, others because of repeated injuries. Being a competitive athlete is far different from being recreationally athletic. Your body doesn't really decline much from 25 to 40 if you're healthy and active. For women, usually menopause is when there's a drastic change.

[@geoffreynewland]

I’m 8 and since I started exercising I feel so much younger; it’s like I’m 4 again! I’m going to start fasting in the new year to try to get to 2 🤞🏼

[@gowtham6822]

😮

[@kashettyavp]

You're 8 and using KZbin?

[@SlippinJimmy4Life]

Become unborn. Nike.

[@Isabella-tx3vs]

😂

[@tuneboyz5634]

bro be careful, if you overdo it you will stop existing!

[@fietsenOveral4650]

I had a typical US childhood ferried from door-to-door in the back seat of car; I got my license at 17. However, when I went to college it totally changed how I looked at exercise. I suddenly walked to everything and my car sat unused for weeks at a time at the edge of campus. At my first internship I lived in a city for the first time and later saw many of my co-workers at another gig bike to work on the only trail in the region. I became determined to make exercise not a boxed activity, but an intrinsic part of my life. Of course when I graduated it was an uphill battle to realize this goal. I got a job in an exurban area and the few places I could walk or bike were generally unpleasant or terrifying (I often rode in the shoulder of an 8 lane arterial). On my next job I moved to an inner suburb, and things we're a bit better, but it got to the point where I realized what I was trying to do was a political statement. I was frequently in tense or life threatening situations and the target of aggression and harassment, mostly from people in cars. While this may not be encouraging for some, I ultimately decided to leave the US for good. I now live in northern Europe and walk or bike for basically every daily trip all year around. While some people still live behind a steering wheel here, active living is the norm for many people and I and my partner feel very safe and supported in that by the way things are set up here. I know we'll be able to live this way both when we have kids and well into our old age.

[@zhenyalandyak8258]

The US are designed so bloody bad

[@bleu27]

key takeaways: 1. the end goal of aging slower is not to solve death but to maintain a healthy functioning of the body and brain for as long as possible. 2. exercise is the key to maintain a healthy infrastructure of the body annnnd the brain. 3. how to build a habit of exercise? - visit and link the habits (applicable to any habit u r trying to build) to your “whys”. - broaden your definition of “exercise”, seize every opportunity in daily life to squeeze a bit of physical movement

[@alienmatrix7402]

Thank you for summarizing. The title is #1 antidote so i rushed to the comments to see if anyone has a 1-liner summary, wasn't disappointed

[@nyhammer1]

The end goal of aging is to avoid death, don't fool yourself.

[@bleu27]

@@nyhammer1 lol

[@nonewherelistens1906]

The best exercise is the one you willingly do every day without prodding. It could be walking, dancing, biking, team sports, etc... You have to enjoy it.

[@evedotcom]

Yeah, the best, sure, but if you’re implying that’s the only exercise you need, no. I’m really good at maintaining my cardio training and really enjoy it, but I barely ever do enough strength training. I need to do it for general health and longevity. I can’t rely on just the things I enjoy and will do willingly.

[@laurmito]

I wish more people would take that into account. Bless

[@TheRedMenace12]

Best advice posted. If you dread exercise, you are doing it wrong.

[@Samzo2002]

very true, but i have no choice to strength train im 6ft5 and have scoliosis , this made walking very difficult. When I started strength training and doing loads of core workouts i can actually walk properly and I feel better and im filling out my frame

[@AnuBlossom]

The video couldn't have come to me at a more appropriate time. I was almost about to give up going to the gym because of other stressors in my life - despite the fact that my mind felt instantly better after a workout at the gym. Now I plan to renew my membership. The video gave me a better perspective of how to approach exercise. Thank you!

[@milobeyene2745]

Some is better than none, you got this!

[@t-dawg894]

That's wonderful. Happy for you.

[@quantumfx2677]

What you do now is critical for later years in your life and how long you will live, the biggest problem for most is when they become much older than no longer exercise and this is the biggest mistake that is made sad to say.

[@jz5005]

Play a game if practical. At 52, I still play hockey 2x a week year round. It takes no will power.

[@jakejakobz]

Some is better than none. Just keep moving folks, you got this.

[@LazyGrayF0x]

Whether it does or does not prolong longevity, being sedentary and leading generally unhealthy lifestyle surely shortens it. My grandfather died in 40’s from aneurysm. He was brutally strong and stocky but loved beer and had high blood pressure when drinking, one day he dropped. My father, also brutally strong stocky man, loved pasta and cigarettes to excess, one day he dropped from untreated heart disease none of us knew about. My grandma who is 95 and her two brothers who lived to mid 90’s were moderately active, had a broad diet and didn’t overindulge anything in excess. For me, life matters so long as I can live a quality life, which to me is having a sound mind, being mobile and eat quality food. I buy cheaper things and more expensive food. Will it work? No idea, but it’s within my control to do everything I can.

[@professorJorge11]

Not necessarily more expensive food, just better, like a mediterranean diet. Also, turmeric powder, to fight inflamation.

[@ncedwards1234]

@@nvmffs But you know what they meant, right?

[@jackthompson6296]

Eating well and exercising 3-5 hours a week is a hell of a lot cheaper and more enjoyable than medical bankruptcy and dying anyway.

[@GanFloorscope]

The sudden invasion of trader bot chats are always hilarious to witness 😂

[@johansenBB]

I’m turning 40 next month, I’ve been working out for about 10 years consistently, when people don’t believe I’m almost 40, I had to show my ID to some people so they believe what’s my age. Just keep moving and you’ll slow down your aging process

[@N1CH0LAS007]

I turn 40 this year as well and by keeping fit and prioritizing my health I feel and look half my age almost. Weekly sauna sessions have played a vital part in my fitness journey and martial arts sessions that became a part of my daily routine as a way of enjoying some form of exercise. The vital thing is to find something you really have fun doing and just keep doing it. Dr Rhonda Patrick goes into depth on the health benefits of sauna and HIIT circuit training if you haven't watched any of her content I highly recommend it.

[@cgsrtkzsytriul]

I don’t care about dying but I’m terrified of rheumatoid arthritis

[@fonya_thee3026]

Yeah. The aged body cant be controlled much.

[@jasonfanclub4267]

I am terrified of cancer

[@SatyaKaliYam]

Meditation and yoga will help with your mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health and wellbeing. That’s how I learned to recognize my unhealthy habits and patterns and made changes to them. I’m 47 and my body looks like in my 20’s, even better really. So it’s up to you when to decide and make your lifestyle changes. Go extreme or go in baby steps. Life’s a choice and you can always make them when you’re ready. I began at 37-38 years old, and now I don’t have any regrets about pushing as hard as I did because I was made to do this. Hope you find your purpose in life and share your journey with others. 🙏🙌❤️🫶

[@mikekolokowsky]

Yeah, I’m similar. Dead, you don’t care about anything or feel any pain. But I’m afraid of loss of mobility or senility or living in pain. I’m late 50s. If I want to make 110, I don’t want to spend my last two decades in a wheelchair not knowing who I am complaining about a pain in my back. I went vegetarian, limit sugar, exercise. I still drink too much sometimes. I have to work at that.

[@FromFame]

You cannot “just die” Death is due to disease

[@iloveyellow7214]

I have. A traumatic brain injury. Seeing this nd remembering what Ms. Wendy Suzuki said in her TED Talk rings. Plus this. Thank you Happy sunday from Manila 😘

[@t-dawg894]

Perhaps this will help/inspire: I'm 54, I've been doing karate as realistic self-defense for the street (not sport/competition karate), for about 15 years, and I've exercised once to three times a week continuously since about age 23. Strength training is a big part of my personal training as well as for karate. Yesterday, after a kettlebell workout in the back yard, I walked down the concrete steps to the basement of our apartment building. I was not careful in that I didn't think about the slipperiness of the steps due to all the rain and leaves there. My feet suddenly flew upwards and for an instant, I was in midair. I landed directly on my butt, then the right elbow. The violence of the fall startled me, and the pain was, to say the least, intense. (Have to add here that it is thanks to karate training that I kept my head up during the fall so that it would not also land on the concrete.) Yet, I stood up immediately and walked off the pain. I'm sure than a person who doesn't exercise and do strength training regularly would have had to spend weeks to months in the hospital after such a violent fall. Honestly, right after the fall, I would not have been surprised if I'd broken my elbow, yet, today I don't even feel any pain there. My bottom feels sensitive, but doesn't hurt either. This whole incident reminded me of what someone once told me what his doctor had told him. Your body or your frame, ie the muscles and the bones, also serve as protection from such injuries. They prevent damage to the organs. It's a rush when you experience the validity of something that you've been told to believe. It's mind-blowing when that experience is so potentially dangerous and violent. Cheers.

[@SexPot99]

This is great info and I am also concerned about cellular health beyond exercise; I will see what else you have about aging related nutrition, stress, pollution and other external factors.

[@niranjanpaul2176]

Sugar, seed oil, gmo, phytotoxins. Stress. Sleep deprivation. Blue light. Pollution 🌟⭐

[@techhelp7657]

Really this video compelled me to Re-think and help me to broad my thinking about exercise ❤❤ Changed my perspective 😎🙏

[@centameta8597]

Great work, super dense content and will definitely give us a better life

[@wahlbergandre]

Thank you for this. I think this was a much better motivation for staying healthy compared to the traditional "motivational video" here on KZbin 😊

[@D.von.N]

My third and last input: I can confirm that exercise rejuvenates us. Personal experience. After walking on the treadmill for like 45 minutes, at night, I lay down for 5-10 minutes on the floor and enjoy the feeling. Then stretching and range of movement exercise for my joints. It is so rewarding when I stress my joints and stretch muscles, I am literally looking forward that feeling. Then some core strength exercises, then a few push ups for arms strengthening... I go to sleep almost in extasy. Exercise feels good. They could have mentioned the antioxidant ubiquinone we produce when exercising. That could help people motivating them more.

[@lordnelsonmc.billionberg9166]

Nice ! I go ice bathing in the morning & it gives me similar blissful experience 😊

[@almasnk7469]

is there any youtube channel or instructors that motivate ur workouts or gave u clarity how to begin?

[@D.von.N]

@@almasnk7469 not really. During pandemic I was mostly sedentary, to the point that my body wasn't happy, some funny feeling around the hip flexors and relief came after I stood up and moved around. So I got myself a treadmill. And while in many households it very quickly becomes a dust collector, not in my case. Two and half years and I still use it several days a week. Then just listening to my body and what makes me feel good. Stretching always did, and getting my joints moving outside a normal functioning range also feels great. One time I had to travel by car, sitting for hours. I couldn't wait to get out and get some workout to my thighs. About 10 jumps from deep squats made me feeling myself again (I can do Asian squats, too). The guy on the petrol station sitting in his car and watching me looked quite puzzled. I didn't mind. Plus, when the heating goes off and it becomes cold in the evening, I heat up from inside, watching youtube videos and walk. At least 200 kcal per session, that is the weight I didn't gain over the pandemic. And it also helps to keep off the family fate of type 2 diabetes.

[@D.von.N]

@@almasnk7469 having a second thought, the motivation is the feeling afterwards. And I just go for it. Like those runner's endorphins, just with less effort.

[@SeminarioMAE]

then what

[@VagifZeynalov]

Thanks for the motivation! ❤

[@ChanceMinus]

This is great. Invaluable information regarding health. Extremely helpful. Thank you.

[@cullymooly722]

rew🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:32 Aging *can be positive, aiming to age well inside and out is achievable through lifestyle choices.* 01:39 Monitoring *metabolic health, especially glucose levels, with tools like Levels can provide valuable insights for better decision-making.* 03:35 Differentiating *between lifespan and healthspan is crucial; prioritizing quality of life through physical activity can extend both.* 05:31 Lifestyle *choices, including exercise, play a significant role in slowing the aging process and maintaining healthspan.* 08:24 Physical *activity induces stress, promoting repair mechanisms that counter aging effects, preventing vulnerability to diseases.* 11:50 Anytime *is a good time to work out; physical activity transforms both the body and the brain, and small, doable goals are key to maintaining consistent movement.* r

[@mahirislam3456]

Such a wonderful video. Helped a lot❤

[@Sailingbill1]

This was fantastic! ALL research I have done over the years and exercise I do confirms everything they mentioned. I would only add mental health and healthy relationships to that list along with what one eats. Good luck folks!!

[@dmsmikhail]

The "WHY" is so important. You need your own, no one can give you this.

[@sambolino44]

It's so weird to me how everyone seems to concentrate on dying, which is inevitable, and there's so little (by comparison) thinking about a long, slow, painful, miserable decline before death, which is relatively avoidable.

[@TheNaiveMonk]

Thank you for sharing

[@solarsailer94]

The most expensive thing you own is your health. Treasure it ! My father instilled in me long distance running when I was in middle school. Absolutely hated it for the first 6 years . However when I got mid high school and college I realized how beneficial it was not only for my physical health but mental ! Life can get stressful and you need a way to release that stress. Wish you all a healthy,happy and long life !

[@ragnarlothbruk5090]

Use it or lose it!! It’s that simple NSM!! Never Stop Moving! If you push your body it will respond But if you choose to ask nothing of yourself you’ll get plenty of it.

[@L7pushman]

Im 51. I started Boxing. First month was hell. Today I feel Awesome

[@AKCYoutube]

Thanks, Very Helpful 🎊

[@rafidhaque8791]

[00:01:06] Physical activity helps us to live longer and stay healthy It activates repair and maintenance mechanisms in the body It prevents senescence and decay [00:06:58] Physical activity enhances memory and attention It releases growth factors that stimulate new brain cells and connections It increases osteocalcin, a hormone that improves memory storage [00:04:46] Physical activity increases bone mass and strength It reduces the risk of osteoporosis and osteopenia It causes stress and injury that stimulate bone remodeling [00:09:00] Physical activity improves quality of life and healthspan It prevents sarcopenia, the loss of muscle and power It helps maintain functional abilities and independence

[@JDoucette]

Levels app @2:29 shows "+NaN", which means "Not a Number". This is the result of a calculation that is impossible, such as dividing by zero, which could be from lack of data, or a calculation that results in infinity. The app shows this for a graph height that is clearly finite, since it's visible.

[@austinfreyrikrw6651]

Great video! As a personal trainer, I cannot agree more with the points made in this video. Just start to move more. If you can swing it, even 1 session at the gym is better than none. Slowly build up the momentum and eventually exercising will become part of your life routine.

[@nvmffs]

1 sesh is immensely better than none! There are diminishing returns as with everything else in life so mustering up the willpower for just 1 session weekly is going to bring you tremendous benefits compared to your sedentary lifestyle!

[@iche9373]

Why gym when you can have a home program

[@SilverFan21k]

Wow! Ty Big Think for covering Longevity again. Was a big surprise 😮

[@Sujal-More]

Thanks A Million I got Great Idea from this Video and KZbin Channel.

[@Somebodythatoverthinks]

I am 25 and I have plethora of health problems, I fucked it up bois, may yall be healthy and happy.

[@BraveUser]

its not late bro

[@romayi7983]

The simplest answer is often the hardest pill to swallow. I fear that most of the population will keep searching for a panacea for these problems instead of trying to implement these effective solutions that require consistent long term effort.

[@iche9373]

Well, there is already a Fitness pill

[@Kaledrone]

​@@iche9373keep dreaming about it. And if you're referring to steroids then no they are not a panacea and I shouldn't need to explain why unless you are a toddler

[@iche9373]

@@Kaledrone I am not talking about steroids, but about the new „exercise pill“ since Scientists of Stanford have recently identified a molecule that could help drugs replace workouts.

[@apple1231230]

I’ve always hated exercise (besides running because I’m a freak) but there’s no better feeling in the world than finishing a hard work out and knowing it’s time to eat.

[@mutedearthvirgo]

im not afraid of death, im afraid of frailty.

[@nvmffs]

mental frailty is even worse

[@koleszka35]

A bit off-topic. The background music - what's the title? Who's the composer? I know it's kinda generic type of music, but I would love to use it for studying. What type of genre of music is this?

[@K4R3N]

I'm reading Leiberman's book now. It's educational and hilarious at times. Good author

[@frugalcode]

Dr. Peter Attia thanks you for reading his book.

[@domh5914]

we need to zoom out severely and look at how our society is structured (ex car centric areas that discourage physical activities and biking) that is a HUGE reason that only 20% are getting the activity recommended. This country is killing our people and I hope more people will turn to exercise to fight it!

[@leonmeyers7009]

Very insightful ❤️‍🔥

[@MrMokolondra]

Points of exercise = damage and exercise not = pleasure are interesting. As I age, I have more and more pain during exercise. But I still do it.

[@mikasaur]

You’re telling me the key to living a longer healthier life is to eat well and exercise? Why did no one tell me!?

[@jamshedfbc]

Wonderful clip ❤❤

[@pradippsm1983]

Great health as you older is the best thing you can ever have.

[@salahalkhalifa3705]

Iam 75yrs old doing all lkind of excercise for 40yrs. Based on my long experience as y get older u need to concentrate much to strengthen your legs flexibility and balance cos these fade away first and destroy ur life. Trainging other body part such as chest arms ect. is a bonus

[@Snitchie]

Variation of IF here, and dance in VR 2 hours every day on avrage, done wonders to the body. So added in push ups, dipbs, bridge and horse stance + karate kicks. But what works for me may not work for others. But main thing works for US ALL, MOVE YOUR BODY !!! Thanks for sharing this

[@paulmcmahon99]

Great message, high quality video. But that ad read at the start was overly long.

[@kettlebellken]

Aging is inevitable... however we can "manage" our physiological & mental states to extend our longevity. Unfortunately, we Cannot Control the Randomness of Nature regarding Accidents or Genetic Ailments. At almost 61 I live life to the Fullest Everyday, being Grateful, Fit & Benevolent.

[@whomadethatsaltysoup]

Excellent video. Health professionals approach wellness with a skewed lens. Managing illness with medication, and talking about longevity as if it were the ultimate goal. We don't often hear GPs talk about healthspan. This mindset is based on the erroneous assumption that physical and mental decline are inevitable, and should be accepted, provided we live to ripe old age. Of course, I am not naive. A gradual deterioration of physical and mental performance - and I can personally testify to this - is to be expected. That said, many adults today are exhibiting attributes often associated with septogenarians in their 40s. Similar to T2dm, fifty year's ago, when it was referred to as adult onset, typically occurring in middle age, it was more manageable than today, where the disease is manifesting in children as young as eight. Obviously, modern medications can prolong life in both scenarios. However, I assume we can agree, requiring a walking stick to catch some fresh air, or go shopping at eighty, may be an acceptable result of the aging process, wheras amputation, an electric wheelchair, or regular dialysis in your 30s or 40s, being entirely preventable, is not.

[@catchingchristopher]

00:32 🏋 Exercise and good health play a crucial role in reducing age-related memory loss and maintaining a healthier lifespan. 01:39 📊 Levels, an app utilizing continuous glucose monitoring, offers real-time insights into metabolic health, aiding in making informed decisions about food, exercise, and daily activities. 03:35 🏃‍♂ Healthspan (healthy lifespan) is prioritized over just increasing lifespan; physical activity significantly contributes to maintaining quality of life as we age. 06:02 🤸‍♀ Distinguishing between physical activity and exercise: Exercise is planned and discretionary, aimed at health and fitness, while physical activity involves any movement. 08:53 💪 Stress from physical activity triggers the body's repair and maintenance mechanisms, essential in preventing accelerated aging and vulnerability to diseases as we grow older.

[@PositiveEnergy733]

To the person reading this May the stresses in your life melt away and may you find complete peace. Remember to take a moment to yourself and find something to put your mind at ease. MENTAL HEALTH IS IMPORTANT AND YOU ARE IMPORTANT! May your future bring you nothing but peace and blessings! 💕

[@nickthx1138]

Best thing find an activity you like and enjoy.

[@menslin.melissaenslin]

What is the offer, because the prices on the site are the same as the prices through this link?

[@ryuujinusa]

Cycling is very pleasurable. Give it a go, you'll thank me later. (in reference to the video at 11:23)

[@vdiitd]

How long should we wait for after a meal before we exercise?

[@AA-wc3tw]

Just look at yoga teachers. They typically look much younger than they are. They age so gracefully and slowly. This is my 25th year doing yoga. I'm 44. When I compare myself to other women at my gym of similar age, I am so much more flexible, strong, and younger-looking than they are. (Being childfree is also a huge factor, because parenthood puts a huge amount of physical/emotional stress on a person, which makes them age faster.) Every time I forward-fold and put my palms on the floor, I know I'm right where I should be. Weight-bearing exercise, like HIIT, is also very important. Especially for women who can develop osteoporosis easily. Lifting weights is one of the best ways to keep our bones healthy. (Simply taking a calcium supplement or drinking milk is NOT ENOUGH.) My mother developed osteoporosis and stenosis at age 80. She was always very active but never did any weightlifting or yoga. I am determined not to go down the same path. I have been doing HIIT for ~4 years now. I am lean and muscular, I'm in the best shape of my life.

[@MrHarrey1]

Does anyone know the difference between cardiovascular exercise compared to resistance training/strength training for aging?

[@spinningaround]

Very useful information

[@dynasty1910]

Yes! This should be taught to everybody. Ph,sical exercise does wonders for the body and one's mental health, especially in the older ages. It rejuvenates the spirit, body and mind 😃

[@jacksonj69]

Working out is important but eating the best you can for your body to be able to preform and recover and be healthy after is also important.

[@limleonard8503]

I'm 28 but my left knee are weak and I'm always tired and no energy. I went to gym a lot but gain weight really fast

[@betterburnout]

Man, just don't eat Popcorn… Nothing to do with the brand. The video really starts at 3:10

[@jamegumm]

Been racing bicycles nonstop for 15 years, people say I’ve looked the same this whole time

[@thelionsam]

So much common sense and good advice 👏🏻

[@czarcoma]

I saw an actual doctor dismiss continuous glucose monitors because it doesn't give you the context unlike doctors cam glean on the results. According to her, exercise actually causes a spike in blood glucose. So when I see that, should I stop exercising then?

[@dawnkeckley7502]

No, because while exercise is a stress on the system, overall it is beneficial. Just walking after a meal lowers blood glucose. My best friend with type 1 diabetes exercises daily.

[@czarcoma]

@@dawnkeckley7502 yes, we know that exercise is good for you. short period acute stresses stimulates repair and recovery in your body, making it more resistant to the similar stresses in the future. I am talking about the product being advertised in the video, Levels. Just knowing that your blood glucose increases doesn't provide much information, when not put into context. The levels counter will tell you when your blood glucose rises. However, there are other metabolic processes that do increase your blood glucose, as mentioned, with exercise. Is that bad? Depending on the context. The danger im seeing is people trying to gamify the levels device and always try to hit the lowest glucose number possible (just like gamifying 10K steps a day). Chronic;y low blood sugar may be as detrimental to your health as constant spikes.

[@aefatazizi9427]

Im curious to know if menapause was studied as part of this and the difference in aging between women and men

[@dannybarash7678]

Thanks!

[@sairamthatipamula47]

It's not like we don't wanna die, but the problem is we want to stay healthy without pain and suffering till the day we die.

[@jona2354]

Sleep is one of the most important factors as well and kind of missing here…

[@justaguy745]

live long, keep moving

[@gyanwire]

just wanna share I am one of those lucky guys who love the gym and lifting weights, I think if you failed in doing a home workout & hate running or cardio whatever just try the gym for three months with dedication and without distractions because the atmosphere sets the mood, just do it don't care about calories time & don't compete with anyone, just do it and you probably love it forever.

[@abcdefgh4404]

All age related symptoms are linked to hormones decline. Hormone therapy is the key to a health aging. With that, you will have more energy to exercise, brain function and sexual behavior.

[@BobDowns]

Nell is a good name for you. Good job choosing it.

[@wiseyoutube2078]

Thankfully I've always feared being fat (which is a good thing since being fat is unhealthy). And now I'm 90 years old, look 55, and able to still do 200 consecutive pushups in a row.

[@invisiblec0la]

lol gay

[@LordBrittish]

@@invisiblec0laLol jealous. Don’t listen to this hater. Kids these days have no respect.

[@drbachimanchi]

Great going.... 🎉🎉🎉

[@Armbreakfire]

Wait... 200? Did you mean to say 20?

[@ordinaryguy815]

Ya'll got trolled

[@killmehard]

600+ DPI se tablet mode enable ho jata hai. 😅 8-900 ki requirement ni

[@blin483]

Amazing!

[@NaveenKumar-vj9sc]

Key Takeaway: This video aims to educate the importance of 'Healthspan' by doing any "Physical Activity" which COULD lead to longer lifespan, supported by scientific evidence. Aging Research Goal: Death is not the ultimate goal, it is keep people "Healthy and Functioning" as long as possible, if that ends up increasing life expectancy, it is the added bonus. "Physical Activity" is the most transformative thing to do not just for your BODY but also for your MIND.

[@angeljia3506]

I don’t think exercise alone is enough for a longer health span. We also need mental exercise, like puzzles, solving math problems, learning a new language etc. I know people who are quite athletic but are not very bright. I suspect they would be more susceptible to age related intelligence loss.

[@ARPorganics]

If you're scared and don't have answers to life and purpose. It's simple. Just be you. You are different from anyone else. You are your own individual. Your beliefs, thoughts, and actions are not others. Choose your words and vision your life wisely. One thing we all have in common is that we get one chance to live in the human body here on earth.

[@zblus]

What about sleep and diet?

[@AislingDonohoe]

NO, WE DON’T NEED LEVELS….Excellent video, though.

[@chanceschimel5675]

Jillian Michaels is aging like a Paul Rudd or as I’ve heard it put… aging like a fine wine. She’s stunning.

[@Kr4r4]

I have fibromyalgia. My life is so much better now I am going to the gym. 💪

[@eleisatrujillo3398]

😂 yes I'm almost 40 but I've always looked like I'm 12. I'm happy to age health and now I'm old enough for people to stop talking to me like I'm under 25. I love to exercise. It's a good pick-me-up. Much better than having a 🍷 or smoke to relax u!😊

[@dunnowy123]

...like you're 12? That's a bit too young

[@lilpope5607]

​@@dunnowy123hoping they meant 21 😂

[@victoriae4208]

Why is there a non-skippable advert in the middle of an important video?

[@FABIOh1976]

Timestamps, please

[@helder1340]

does scroling count?

[@YoYo-gt5iq]

Ad starts at 1:20. Skip that by going to 3:10

[@chkee17]

Exercises really make life easier

[@armyx1813]

Gracias 🎉

[@amdeko]

❤❤ i will forever clap for others until it's my turn 🎉🎉