Top Exercises for Longevity with Isometric Exercise Expert Mark Young

The Dr. Josh Axe Show

Dr. Josh Axe

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality, Health & Fitness

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🗓️ 2 January 2025

⏱️ 61 minutes

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Want to add years to your life through exercise? Research shows that certain sports and activities can increase your lifespan by up to 9.7 years! In this episode of The Dr. Josh Axe Show, we dive deep into the science of longevity-enhancing exercises and discover how specific movements can dramatically impact your healthspan. Join Dr. Josh Axe as he explores: The surprising truth about which sports add the most years to your life Why your grip strength might be the hidden key to predicting your longevity The fascinating connection between isometric exercise and cardiovascular health How ancient wisdom from Traditional Chinese Medicine aligns with modern research on movement and heart health Special guest Mark Young, an expert in isometric exercise, joins Dr. Axe to discuss groundbreaking research on how simple, targeted movements can significantly improve blood pressure and overall health markers. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast or just starting your wellness journey, you'll discover practical, science-backed strategies to enhance your longevity. Tune in to transform your understanding of exercise and aging, and learn how small, consistent actions can lead to profound improvements in your health and lifespan. You'll walk away with actionable steps to incorporate longevity-boosting movements into your daily routine, regardless of your current fitness level. #longevity #isometric #exercise Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Josh Axe Instagram Twitter Facebook TikTok Website ------ Staying healthy in today's world is an upstream battle. Subscribe to Wellness Weekly, your 5-minute dose of sound health advice to help you grow physically, mentally, and spiritually. Every Wednesday, you'll get: Holistic health news & life-hacks from a biblical world view Powerful free resources including classes, Q&As, and guides from Dr. Axe The latest episodes of The Dr. Josh Axe Show Sign up here → https://forms.thehealthinstitute.com/l-77 Submit your questions via voice memo to be featured on the show → http://speakpipe.com/drjoshaxe ------ Links: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/51/10/812 https://sportsmedicine-open.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s40798-024-00692-x https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/massive-study-uncovers-how-much-exercise-needed-live-longer https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2707428 https://www.wellandgood.com/best-exercise-for-longevity/ https://peterattiamd.com/how-does-vo2-max-correlate-with-longevity/ https://www.imrpress.com/journal/FBL/23/8/10.2741/4657 https://www.modernmedlife.com/blog/vo2-max-longevity-where-to-get-it https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/isometric-exercises https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/expert-answers/isometric-exercises/faq-20058186 https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/56/9/506 https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-is-isometric-exercise Ads: Head over to https://www.zona.com and use the code AXE100 at checkout for $100 off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hey everyone, welcome the Dr. Josh Axe Show where each and every week we dive deep into the science and principles behind how to grow in body, mind, and spirit and take your health and your life to the next level.
0:10.1	On today's episode, I'll be going through the top exercises for longevity. Also, I'll be going through what the, let me say this, you're going to be surprised when you look at what the top
0:21.7	exercises for longevity are because everybody probably thinks it's either weightlifting or running
0:26.9	a spoiler alert it's not these are forms of exercise that we can all easily do some that are actually
0:32.9	very fun but are more effective than cardio that are more effective than when you're looking at traditional
0:39.5	weight training at actually increasing your lifespan.
0:43.3	And so I'm excited to get into this today and how you can optimize your workout routine
0:47.0	in order to live longer and fight things like blood pressure.
0:52.4	In fact, I'll go into something today.
0:53.9	It's really, really
0:54.6	incredible how there's a device you can start using to naturally support your blood pressure
1:00.5	balance. I'll also get into how you can support your mitochondrial health, boost your cellular
1:06.7	health, and a whole lot more on today's episode. And I'm going to be doing more of a solo episode
1:11.6	today, but in addition to bringing on a guest expert that's going to talk about a specific
1:17.0	type of exercise that can also be very effective at helping your body heal, live longer,
1:24.2	drop blood pressure, and a whole lot more. Before I dive in, though, make sure to subscribe to this podcast and sign up for my weekly
1:29.4	newsletter at the link in the show notes.
1:33.3	Okay, well, first thing to note is that there are plenty of medical studies now that show
1:37.5	that engaging in specific exercises can significantly enhance longevity by improving
1:43.9	your cardiovascular health, your muscle strength,
1:47.5	your balance, and your overall physical resilience.
1:52.3	And I want to go through right now, based on a recent study, the activities that increase
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