There are tons of benefits to moving your body. Longevity is just one of the many benefits. If you incorporate a minimum of 2.5 hours of activity each week, you could extend your lifespan by 3.4 years. Imagine how much longer you can live if you were to move more. Also, as we age, we start to lose more and more muscle. Starting strength training early is great but it's NEVER too late to start. So, if you're not strength training already, start today! Here are just a few tips to get your started if fitness isn't something you already do: #1 - Choose a time of day that works for you. #2 - Block time on your calendar to make sure nobody can take this time away from you. #3 - Lay out your clothes the night before and put them right next to the bed. Put them on as soon as you get up. #4 - Don't allow yourself to negotiate with yourself. Get up and get going. #5 - Be patient! It takes at least 4-6 weeks to get into a new routine and start seeing results. Weekly Tips: - Start your day with fitness. It doesn't matter if you're in a gym or at home, just move and/or sweat. - Exercise 3-5 times each week - As you get older, incorporate more weight lifting into your workouts. Cardio alone won't help you live longer, muscles will. - Mix it up - cardio, strength, walking, stretching and yoga. Don't just stick to one type of exercise. - Incorporate brisk walks after meals, especially dinner. - Stretch! Stretch! Stretch! - If you've listened to or read Dr. Peter Attia's book, Outlive, incorporate the exercises he recommends to increase your longevity. We'll be posting those here in the near future. Who we follow in fitness: Dr. Peter Attia - https://www.instagram.com/peterattiamd/ Here's a recent video he posted about training for the Centenarian Decathlon - CLICK HERE Dr. Gabrielle Lyon - https://www.instagram.com/drgabriellelyon/