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If you’re curious what I actually do for longevity, here’s my weekly routine: ~5 hrs/week of exercise (when I'm not traveling). That includes: • CrossFit (~3 hrs/wk) for strength + high-intensity work • "Zone 2" running on recovery days for cardiovascular and brain benefits I also try to sauna...

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Alex Bloom7 months ago

On the count of three, can we all start quoting protein targets per lb and not by kg? 😃

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Mauro Castillo, MD7 months ago

For anyone looking to start their own journey, based on this: a) ~3 hrs/week if your constraint is time, not motivation. b) Two 30-45 min strength sessions: enough to hold muscle mass without requiring perfect recovery. c) One or two Zone 2 sessions at 20-30 min: keeps the engine functional without grinding you down. d) Protein stays at 1.6 g/kg minimum. Creatine and vitamin D, if you're adding supplements. Everything else is noise until the habit survives real life. That's the floor. Most fail because they design for ideal conditions. You travel. Deadlines compress your week. I see it every day in my practice. A 5-hour protocol that works twice and then collapses is worse than a 3-hour protocol you hit for 12 straight weeks. Consistency under friction beats intensity under perfect conditions. Remember that! The goal isn't to match @foundmyfitness's routine. The goal is to build a system that still works when real life hits (because it will.)

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SissyJean7 months ago

My Mom didn’t do ANY of this and she lived to 101 . She would be here today but she tripped and fell and hit her head . (While out on her daily 1 mile stroll .) Moral to this story is from my Mom💐… “ Don’t waste time worrying about all this crap . Go live your life to the fullest because we are ALL going to die . Sooner or Later . “ ZERO regrets for a ✨ Life well lived ✨ … ✌🏽🫶🏾

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Rav Arora7 months ago

Why vitamin D in evening instead of morning?

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SF7 months ago

longevity is boring. train weekly. hit zone 2. eat whole foods. stop hunting for a supplement that replaces discipline.

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Rand7 months ago

this is beyond excellent

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America ONLY7 months ago

But do you follow @PeterAttiaMD?

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LP Capital Chi7 months ago

It sounds like Attia is big on underage women for his longevity plan

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retarded whale7 months ago

How many days a week should I take the Covid vaccine

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olju7 months ago

Walk daily. Lift a little. Eat whole foods. Sleep on schedule. Supplement sparingly. Have fun. That’s it. All the rest is optional.

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DodgerHODL7 months ago

doesnt vitamin D at night negatively impact your sleep?

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L Ξ O 🦇🔊🐼🕯7 months ago

D in the evening is a bit unconventional as D usually comes from the sun and may have circadian implications for some folks NR on an empty stomach in the morning for nice mental clarity

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Robert7 months ago

Are you and @PeterAttiaMD still friends?

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Rick C3127 months ago

My question: Why NR instead of NMN? Most providers I've found sell the latter, as it is considered the most effective. I would love to hear your opinion on this. BTW, I also combine NMN with TMG (betaine), as I read that replenishing methyl levels is important to sustain the action of NAD+ boosters.

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DISTINCTLY HUMAN7 months ago

Metformin? Resveratrol? I thought these were a given as longevity supplements. I am incorrect a lot of the time 🤨

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Tony7 months ago

Griftin 24/7 tho

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Jacie Bretherick7 months ago

Can you tell me the reason you choose to take your omegas and vit. D in the evening

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IntegrityFirst7 months ago

So no statement on Peter Attila, who you gave a big podium? You don't think that it's important to distance yourself from the sexual abuse?

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Pentheking7 months ago

👀

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Timmytim7 months ago

How does being friends with pedophiles help longevity? Thanks!

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Lucky7 months ago

Your words are medicine. Keep protecting that beautiful energy.

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relaxwithtexts7 months ago

Crossfit makes woman have no waist.

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relaxwithtexts7 months ago

Sulforofane, pqq kkkkkk creatine kkkkk

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Kelp7 months ago

Rhonda how do you augmentation this when youre ill?

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JAY7 months ago

Love how her “what I actually do” is just lifting, zone 2, sauna, real food and a nerdy supplement stack instead of some secret biohack.

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Dawnesbrother7 months ago

You're awesome. Been following you for years and I recommend you often. Keep helping people! :-)

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Ryan7 months ago

Thanks for posting. Did you stop taking Urolithin A. If so, why?

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K U N U N D R U M7 months ago

Dr Patrick - Are you for or against creatine in hot coffee? Very curious because I take my 10g of Creapure in my morning coffee. However, Dr Saladino is vigorously against it.

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Connor McGovern7 months ago

A very low barrier to entry intervention you follow. You couldn’t make it easier for someone to prioritise their health and longevity. Cost in terms of time and money are of some of the lowest for a full protocol I have seen. Smashed it Dr!

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Physical 💿🎮 💿7 months ago

In the evening, I always take 7 g of glycine before bed

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Shannon7 months ago

Sulforaphane: what’s your source? I used to do broccoli sprouts but looking for something that’s more realistic for me on a daily basis.

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Dr Mantis Toboggan M.D7 months ago

She pushed the vaccine, her opinion is null and void.

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Apollo7 months ago

Nice to know you weren't in Epstein files

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Murfus7 months ago

Please elaborate on PQQ and mitochondrial biogenesis.

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Brenden Mulligan7 months ago

No longer taking L glutamine for immunity?

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