Anti aging.
Just
because you aren't in your 40's or maybe you are doesn't mean this is not relevant to
you because the ageing process starts from day nought, and
your lifestyle can have a very big effect on the rate at which this
impacts your body!
This
is also going to have a direct impact on your fat levels and muscle
mass because the sooner issues arise which accelerate aging the sooner I
feel you will find it harder to reduce body fat levels and
maintain/build muscle.
Still think you don't need to listen to this?
Two
key parts of your physiology which will impact ageing now and in the
future are your natural testosterone levels and growth hormone levels.
Why do you think when people head into their 40s they suddenly start to
carry more weight around their waist and lose muscle fullness?
If you can keep your body young and nurture it you will reap the rewards later on in life.
How can you do this?
LOOK
after your body and do things which will help prolong the health of
your endocrine system, particularly where your testosterone and growth
hormone levels are concerned.
Here are 5 things I'd recommend you do which will help with anti ageing now which will DIRECTLY
impact your fat loss goals and building muscle.
1. Water
really is one of the ultimate anti-ageing formulas - it will keep your
liver and kidneys healthy, keeping toxins in check AND it will also take
care of skin elasticity. Drink 4-5 liters a day of CLEAR water!!
2. Include
enough essential fatty acids in your diet from omega 3 rich sources
such as oily wild fish, avocados and nuts. This will help with
natural testosterone production and contribute towards healthy insulin
function (which keeps you LEAN!).
3. Limit
alcohol in your life (ideally eliminate it) because this will have a
significant effect on your testosterone production AND contribute
towards heightened oestrogen levels in a lot of individuals. **Smoking also hammers your testosterone levels long
term**
4. Skipping
your vegetables and berries can have a negative effect not just now but
in the future. Having plenty of green, cruciferous vegetables and
berries will give you a variety of phytochemicals and antioxidants to
help manage toxins in your body which can have a negative impact on your
hormonal health and ageing process (and recovery which should be
important to you
TODAY!).
5. TRAIN HARD, but smart. Lifting weight will have a positive effect on
testosterone and growth hormone you know that. This is why so many men
and women in their middle ages transform fast when they start lifting
because they rejuvenate that hormone production process. However, be
SMART with it for longevity and maintaining a HEALTHY body. This is one
of many reasons why training helps people of all
ages and also contribute towards longevity - it DOESN'T hammer your body
in a negative way.
As
people age if they've lifted hard and heavy all their life you'll often
find their body shows it and there's lots of injuries, their joints are
shot and their energy levels can suffer. By rotating your reps and
moving away from your low rep training EVERY week you can help your body
recover and last in the long run.
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