The strongest telomere-lengthening effect is observed in people whose exercise program combines cardio and resistance exercises. Dr. Paul Ward, PhD, Olympic trainer, known as the “father” of circuit training now used by literally every major sports team, recently outlined an advanced training program (1). Circuit training is less boring, more effective, and far less time-consuming.
Including resistance - weight - exercises maintains muscle mass, helps to balance blood sugar, and burns calories literally proportional to total body muscle mass. Exercising according to “1RM” (1 Repetition Max) guidelines allows you to chose if you want to increase muscle mass or just lean it.
Dr. Ward has helped me to incorporate these principles in the exercise chapter in my latest e-book (2).
Question: What is the simplest definition of aging?
Answer: Aging is a constant decrease in the capacity to do things, both physically and mentally, and a constant increase in age-related diseases.
The answer is proof of the pudding in itself. Add the fact that resistance exercise greatly prevents cognitive loss (3, 4), and the picture clears up even more.
For more details about how to exercise, check out “Hormone replacement” “Senior health” at this Forum.
(1) At http://www.antiagingforme.com first click on “FREE e-books” and then on “Superfitness at any age.”
(2) "Dr. Kugler's Ultimate Anti-Aging Factor; applied anti-aging in action; e-book. Find an overview at http://www.antiagingforme.com
(3) Pluoghman M, Exercise is brain food: the effects of physical activity on cognitive function. Dev Neurorehabil. 2008 Jul-Sep;11(3):236-40. Review.
(4) Liu-Ambrose T, Donaldson MG.Exercise and cognition in older adults: is there a role for resistance training programmes? Br J Sports Med. 2009 Jan;43(1):25-7. Epub 2008 Nov 19. Review.
— Last Edited by Hans J. Kugler, PhD at 2011-12-04 00:01:47 —
