The godfather of fitness Jack LaLanne is 94 years old. He is in a great health and shape. He says: “Exercise is king and nutrition is queen. Together you have kingdom.”
Here are the secrets to his great shape and health:
1. He sticks to diet of fish, whole grains, vegetables and doesn’t eat flour or sugar
2. He says, that he lifts weights for 2 hours a day
3. He swims at least 30 min. daily
4. He changes his workout every 30 days, sometimes he runs or does other cardiovascular exercise
5. When he does his running it’s up hill or up stairs
6. He says: “Everything I do is vigorous”.
While I don’t recommend lifting weights for 2 hours a day (3 times a week for an hour is enough), It seems like physical activity and proper nutrition is the key to a healthy, strong, long life. Strong, smiling, fit older people in gyms, running tracks, tennis courts, swimming pools, oceans are the evidence of this fact.