93-year-old Irishman Richard Morgan became the subject of research, the results of which were published in the Journal of Applied Physiology. All because of his excellent condition and health. Scientists looked at his training and physiology to discover the secret to a man’s longevity.
He changed his life in retirement. Now he has the fitness of a 40-year-old
The case of Richard Morgan fascinated scientists. The man had been a baker almost all his life, and had virtually nothing to do with sports and healthy eating. Only after retiring did he start practicing sports regularly. Training took place in his shed, where he practiced indoor rowing. Thanks to this, he has already won the world championship in this sport four times in his age category. – I started from scratch and suddenly realized that doing it gives me a lot of pleasure – admitted the man in an interview with .
Researchers became interested in Richard Morgan’s lifestyle, and what fascinated them the most was the fact that he started exercising only at the age of 73. Previously, he had absolutely nothing to do with training and even struggled with health problems common to his peers. Scientists do not rule out that the 93-year-old’s health condition may also result from his genetic predispositions, but it cannot be denied that his lifestyle also contributed to his excellent condition.
What influences a retiree’s excellent condition? 4 secrets of longevity
What is the secret of Richard Morgan’s longevity and excellent fitness? It turns out that this is influenced by 4 factors. First of all there is this consistent training. A man spends about 40 minutes on this every day. Theirs is also important intensity. 70% of the workouts are light, 20% are difficult but not too strenuous, and 10% are extremely intense workouts. In addition, the 93-year-old also performs strength exercises 2 or 3 times a week. The last thing is the diet. Richard Morgan makes sure that it is very high in protein, often exceeding typical dietary recommendations.
Source: Gazeta
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