Reading his comment surprised me.
Doctors should know that high-intensity training releases the stress hormone — cortisol — into your bloodstream. If it’s excessive, it can and does over time cause heart disease.
Who am I to say? I’m not a Medical Doctor. Do I need to be to know the truth?
The simple answer is no!
What I am?
A certified modern nutritionist, metabolic health coach, and a former top-level Olympic athlete. I’ve learned everything there’s to know about heavy fitness training, food, and the effects both have on your body and brain.
I trained like a maniac for years – from age 8 to 20 until I blew up my right leg during a high-speed downhill racing accident.
My years of hard work, determination, and dedication went up like a puff of smoke – and that was that.
My last trophy of many? A titanium knee.
If you perform at the highest level in any sport you can eat whatever you want and won’t get fat…
… but you do get sick – often.
When athletes retire 80% of them put on a ton of weight, they cut the grueling training routine yet continue to eat as much and frequently as before.
A simple recipe for disaster.
The sickness factor
This used to be a mystery to me. Why were my colleagues and I catching the cold or flu almost every month?
Weren’t we supposed to be super-human athletes resistant to anything?
Later in life – when I hit the wall – I began to understand the big WHY.
I almost ate myself to death by following the “whole balanced diet” for most of my life, resulting in a stroke in 2015
I immediately took action, studied nutrition and lifestyle behaviors that support heart health rather than damage it, and built a positive mindset.
Within 3 months, I healed myself from being a metabolically unhealthy and depressed mess to a lean, fit, happy, and healthy person.
That was 8 years ago.
I haven’t stopped following my new lifestyle for a single day since.
I’m now 55, healthier, and fitter than in my twenties – far fitter and younger looking than most men my age.
No beer belly, so bloated face and neck, just lean muscle and skin.
When I suffered the stroke, I was 60 lbs. overweight and sporting a sizeable beer belly.
My blood markers were terrible, with the bad cholesterol — LDL — through the roof and the good “cleaning” cholesterol — HDL — in the toilet.
After 3 to 6 months, I completely reversed my blood values from dangerously awful to excellent. I’ve stayed that way ever since.
Training
Daily heavy strength training is bad for your heart and will eventually cause heart disease and possibly premature death.
You don’t have to believe me — just Google: How many athletes suffer heart attacks or strokes from overtraining per year? The answer will surprise you.
Take this guy as an example and look closely at his totally unnatural and super overinflated body:
Fitness influencer Jo ‘Joesthetics’ Lindner, who died of an aneurysm, complained of neck pain 3 days before death
Please also view my YouTube video where I explain in detail how it’s done.
Exercise is vital for good health, especially as you age. However, it’s equally important to understand that you should train sensibly, while not overstressing your heart.
If you don’t want to die early, that is… I plan to stay around for a long time so that’s what I do and recommend.
My weekly routine:
- Daily fast-paced walking — at least 10000 steps a day
- Cardio swimming 3 times per week
- 3 Strength Training sessions lasting between 15 to 30 minutes maximum, using classic bodyweight exercises
- Sprint once a week in a pool, up a hill, steps, or running on a beach
If you follow this routine, you’ll build plenty of lean muscle, burn off your fat, and feel fantastic. Your heart will be grateful too.
Food
This one is easier than most think.
If you follow a low- to no-carb and high-protein & fat diet, you’ll lose excess weight, and internal inflammation (water retention).
You become fat-adapted — a fat burner — as you are designed to be — instead of a sugar and carbohydrate-burning food addict.
Lifestyle
This part is even more straightforward.
- Get sufficient sleep & rest
- Eliminate stress by practicing mindful meditation, breathing exercises, and walking
- Have fun, play, and enjoy life
- Don’t do stupid things that can cause injuries or harm your heart
That’s all you need to live healthily.
My motto: Living Life by Following Natural Principles!
Remember that – it’s simple and easy.
Final Thoughts
By all means, strength train your body, but keep it in check, and don’t push yourself too hard or too often.
The mantra “go to the gym daily or you won’t make it,” is utter bullshit and a sly marketing trick to sell more subscriptions to those who don’t know.
Sadly, that’s most people.
Relax and enjoy your life — it’s not long, so make the most of it.
Please believe me, we are not all different – this method works wonders for everyone because it’s 100% natural and proven.
Rob
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