Training to be 100

Recently, on the Tim Ferriss Podcast, guest Dr. Peter Attia shared his idea of training for the Centenarian Olympics. This is Dr. Attia’s way of stay motivated to train and make sure he’s working on the proper movements to keep him healthy and able-bodied well into his late 90s, with the goal of hitting 100 years old and still owning all these skills and abilities. 

Attia, who is an MD specializing in longevity, took a look at what he would want to be able to do for the rest of his life to stay independent. Things like the ability to carry 10 pounds of groceries up and down stairs, have a perfect deadlift form (which is works with a coach for) so he can pick stuff up from the floor and will be able to pick up grandkids, and he wants to be able to squat a 30 pound kettlebell late into his life for the same reason, to pick up and play with young grandkids. 

The most basic skill he talked about was getting up from the floor. Specifically, he said getting up using one point of contact, like placing a knee or hand on the floor. Seems simple, but how many people do you know that haven’t reach 100 that can’t do that? 

The Centenarian Olympics are a fantastic idea. If you’re ever losing motivation, or don’t have anything ultra specific to train for, be sure that you’re doing something that will allow you to stay confident and independent as you age. 

Justin Miner

@portsmouthcoach