Longevity, Muscle, Fat Loss & Staying Sharp for Life - Dr Mike Israetel

Dr Mike Israetel is a Professor of Exercise and Sport Science at Lehman College and the Co-Founder of Renaissance Periodization. As technology advances at an unprecedented pace, the idea of humans living forever feels within reach. But what’s the truth about extending our lives? What does the latest science reveal about our pursuit of extended lifespan? Expect to learn the biggest determining factors to increase longevity, the role of genetics, whether fasting is the ultimate hack, how steroid usage impacts lifespan, the best exercises for living longer, the biggest predictors outside of your body that determine how long you'll live, the biggest myths for extending your life, the truth about Blue Zones and much more… - 00:00 What is Longevity? 05:23 The Biggest Factor of Longevity 07:30 The Role of Genetics in Longevity 12:22 Is Environment a Significant Factor? 15:15 Dieting Principles for Longevity 23:40 Does Calorie Restriction Help or Hinder Longevity? 26:02 Role of Muscle Mass in Longevity 38:25 Sleep for Longevity 44:58 How General Daily Activities Impact Health 53:30 The Two Sides to Stress in Longevity 1:03:54 Why You Need to Relax More as You Age 1:08:15 The Benefit of Passionate Engagement 1:13:51 How Important Relationships Are For Longevity 1:23:32 The Biggest Longevity Myths 1:28:54 Is Intermittent Fasting Worth It? 1:31:23 Secrets of the Blue Zones 1:37:47 The Exciting Future of Longevity 1:58:48 Where to Find Mike - Get $250 off your CAROL Bike at: https://carolbike.com/modernwisdom Get 5 Free Travel Packs, Free Liquid Vitamin D, and more from AG1 at https://drinkag1.com/modernwisdom Get the best bloodwork analysis in America and bypass Function’s 300,000-person waitlist at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom Get a Free Sample Pack of all LMNT Flavours with any purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom - Get the best bloodwork analysis in America and bypass Function’s 300,000-person waitlist at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Get my free Reading List of 100 life-changing books here - https://chriswillx.com/books/ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic here - https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

Chris WilliamsonhostDr Mike Israetelguest

Dec 2, 20241h 55mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: December 2, 2024
Duration: 1h 55m
Channel: Modern Wisdom
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Dr Mike Israetel is a Professor of Exercise and Sport Science at Lehman College and the Co-Founder of Renaissance Periodization. As technology advances at an unprecedented pace, the idea of humans living forever feels within reach. But what’s the truth about extending our lives? What does the latest science reveal about our pursuit of extended lifespan? Expect to learn the biggest determining factors to increase longevity, the role of genetics, whether fasting is the ultimate hack, how steroid usage impacts lifespan, the best exercises for living longer, the biggest predictors outside of your body that determine how long you'll live, the biggest myths for extending your life, the truth about Blue Zones and much more… - 00:00 What is Longevity? 05:23 The Biggest Factor of Longevity 07:30 The Role of Genetics in Longevity 12:22 Is Environment a Significant Factor? 15:15 Dieting Principles for Longevity 23:40 Does Calorie Restriction Help or Hinder Longevity? 26:02 Role of Muscle Mass in Longevity 38:25 Sleep for Longevity 44:58 How General Daily Activities Impact Health 53:30 The Two Sides to Stress in Longevity 1:03:54 Why You Need to Relax More as You Age 1:08:15 The Benefit of Passionate Engagement 1:13:51 How Important Relationships Are For Longevity 1:23:32 The Biggest Longevity Myths 1:28:54 Is Intermittent Fasting Worth It? 1:31:23 Secrets of the Blue Zones 1:37:47 The Exciting Future of Longevity 1:58:48 Where to Find Mike - Get $250 off your CAROL Bike at: https://carolbike.com/modernwisdom Get 5 Free Travel Packs, Free Liquid Vitamin D, and more from AG1 at https://drinkag1.com/modernwisdom Get the best bloodwork analysis in America and bypass Function’s 300,000-person waitlist at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom Get a Free Sample Pack of all LMNT Flavours with any purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom - Get the best bloodwork analysis in America and bypass Function’s 300,000-person waitlist at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Get my free Reading List of 100 life-changing books here - https://chriswillx.com/books/ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic here - https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

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Chris Williamson
host
Dr Mike Israetel
guest
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EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Modern Wisdom, featuring Chris Williamson and Dr Mike Israetel, Longevity, Muscle, Fat Loss & Staying Sharp for Life - Dr Mike Israetel explores dr. Mike Israetel Explains How To Actually Live Longer, Better Dr. Mike Israetel breaks longevity into two core components: how long you live (mortality) and how well you live while aging (morbidity), arguing that most choices can improve both simultaneously. He identifies excess body fat, poor sleep, low activity, chronic stress, and social isolation as the biggest practical threats to healthspan in the modern developed world. Muscle, resistance training, and regular cardio are framed as powerful tools for maintaining function, metabolic health, and independence, while extreme bodybuilding and heavy steroid use are acknowledged as trading several years of life for physique goals. Israetel is skeptical of most current longevity supplements and fads (intermittent fasting, blue zones, miracle pills), and is optimistic that AI-driven medicine, disease eradication, age-reversal, genetic engineering, and cybernetics could radically extend healthy life for those who can stay alive into the 2030s.

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