Hey Matt - Have you ever read "Younger Next Year." It came out in 2004 so I'm not sure how much of the data and research still hold up, but it made quite an impression on me when the author made the argument that once you hit 50 doing an hour of cardio every day is now your new job. And you just don't miss a day, just like you don't randomly decide you're not going to work. I think actually the program allows for a day off a week, but I took the data seriously, because there is a huge decrease in heart problems for those who stay regular with cardio exercise. I get on a spin bike I have at an elevating desk when I don't have the time to get outside, so I'm set up to get my heart rate up every day.
I know recovery is important as we age. I'm skeptical about how much recovery we actually need, though, and if we tend to over-index on rest to our detriment.
Great issue, Matt. I didn’t know about (sugarless) coffee’s anti-inflammatory properties. Thank you!
Hey Matt - Have you ever read "Younger Next Year." It came out in 2004 so I'm not sure how much of the data and research still hold up, but it made quite an impression on me when the author made the argument that once you hit 50 doing an hour of cardio every day is now your new job. And you just don't miss a day, just like you don't randomly decide you're not going to work. I think actually the program allows for a day off a week, but I took the data seriously, because there is a huge decrease in heart problems for those who stay regular with cardio exercise. I get on a spin bike I have at an elevating desk when I don't have the time to get outside, so I'm set up to get my heart rate up every day.
Interesting!
I know recovery is important as we age. I'm skeptical about how much recovery we actually need, though, and if we tend to over-index on rest to our detriment.