| Around five hundred years ago a Spanish explorer | | | | Studies have shown that the single most common |
| went searching for the legendary "Fountain of | | | | factor in long-lived people is the retention of their |
| Youth" - the secret to being young again. Since | | | | lean muscle mass which means their metabolism |
| then modern day explorers in the form of | | | | is more anabolic as well as that their lifestyle is |
| researchers have been continuing the quest for | | | | highly active. |
| the secret to attain everlasting youth. | | | | By simply performing a proper exercise program |
| These researchers have discovered that at the | | | | that contains at least 60% strength training |
| core of the fountain of youth is the body's | | | | exercise will stimulate the release of the |
| hormonal system, and as we approach middle | | | | hormones necessary to activate stem cells to |
| age, weakening glands cause our hormone levels | | | | replace damaged ones and changes the |
| to shift. The resulting disturbance in metabolism | | | | metabolism to repair tissues, organs and systems. |
| (the body's engine) is what primarily causing aging | | | | Instead of a degenerating, flabby shell targeted to |
| to occur. | | | | be phased out, a healthy body signals the brain to |
| There are two major actions or directions of | | | | restore and/or maintain muscle strength and tone, |
| metabolism. When we are young and growing our | | | | vigor, immunity, organ function and to keep the |
| metabolism is in a highly anabolic state, with high | | | | "life force" going. |
| energy and the ability of the body to repair, | | | | This rejuvenation occurs when the metabolism is |
| rebuild and restore itself at cellular level quickly and | | | | realigned for maximum longevity and youthfulness. |
| efficiently. As we get older we become less | | | | As a result there is a chance of a better, healthier |
| active which causes tissues to deteriorate. | | | | and longer life. Better hormonal secretions from |
| Many of the health problems blamed on aging are | | | | healthy glands improve the signals to the brain so |
| actually symptoms of deteriorating fitness and | | | | it does not go into the "shut-down" mode, or |
| waning strength caused by idleness, apathy and | | | | stops this process if it is already underway. |
| laziness. The brain then receives signals of a | | | | This is all possible with the right exercise program |
| weakening, faltering system and goes into a | | | | that contains at least 60% strength training |
| gradual "shut down" mode. It assumes that it is | | | | exercise. |
| time to start the process of clearing this spent | | | | Don't expect these sorts of results from low |
| human being from the planet to make way for | | | | intensity activities such as walking or cycling etc. |
| stronger and more useful replacements. | | | | These are great to add on to an active lifestyle |
| This is where the shift occurs with the | | | | but can never replace a proper exercise program |
| metabolism changing to catabolic or "breakdown" | | | | to prolong youthfulness. |
| mode. The current life expectancy is 77 years | | | | Make sure you get the right help from a fitness |
| and ignorance is the only reason that this is the | | | | professional to ensure your program is set up |
| average lifespan. It could be much higher - even | | | | correctly and you are taught the correct strength |
| well more than 100 but too many people let their | | | | training exercise technique, intensity, duration and |
| bodies deteriorate and phase out due to lack of | | | | frequency. This will ensure you receive the |
| knowledge that this process is largely preventable. | | | | maximum results in the shortest possible time. |
| We now know we can manipulate the hormones | | | | This new way of aging is about supporting and |
| that are responsible for the change in metabolism | | | | enhancing optimal health and energy, preventing |
| to enjoy an extended youth. Now it is possible to | | | | premature and preventable disease and so you |
| improve almost every aspect of your body - | | | | look good for your age. Only when you take a |
| muscle strength, bone mass, long and short-term | | | | proactive approach rather than just letting aging |
| memory, healing time, organ function and regain a | | | | happen to you will you find the true and only |
| youthful appearance - all by changing metabolism | | | | "fountain of youth". |
| and body chemistry. | | | | |