Originally published on Peter Attia’s “Drive” podcast, here.
We (Attia and guest) discuss:
- The best interventions for longevity [2:15];
- The marginal decade and the centenarian decathlon [4:45];
- Peter’s personal list of events for his “centenarian decathlon” and how he helps patients create their own list [8:00];
- Determining your fitness goals early in life in preparation for the marginal decade, metrics to track, and more [15:00];
- How does playing sports like tennis, basketball, or golf fit into training for the centenarian decathlon? [24:15];
- Training within the four pillars: minimum effect dose, how to split your time, and other considerations [27:45];
- Advice for the older person and why it’s never too late to start [33:45];
- Bone mineral density and other female-specific concerns and considerations [36:15];
- Training advice for those with minimal access to a gym or equipment [39:30];
- Injuries: prevention and working through existing conditions [41:00];
- Cardiorespiratory training: how to split time between zone 2 and VO2 max training, and different modalities for a true zone 2 workout [44:15];
- VO2 max training: modalities, Peter’s protocol, and how to monitor progress [54:45];
- The profound impact training can have on the overall quality of life [58:15]; and
- More.
