Want to add years to your life through exercise? Research shows that certain sports and activities can increase your lifespan by up to 9.7 years! In this episode of The Dr. Josh Axe Show, we dive deep into the science of longevity-enhancing exercises and discover how specific movements can dramatically impact your health. Join Dr. Josh Axe as he explores: * The surprising truth about which sports add the most years to your life * Why your grip strength might be the hidden key to predicting your longevity * The fascinating connection between isometric exercise and cardiovascular health * How ancient wisdom from Traditional Chinese Medicine aligns with modern research on movement and heart health Special guest Mark Young, an expert in isometric exercise, joins Dr. Axe to discuss groundbreaking research on how simple, targeted movements can significantly improve blood pressure and overall health markers. Tune in to transform your understanding of exercise and aging, and learn how small, consistent actions can lead to profound improvements in your health and lifespan. You'll walk away with actionable steps to incorporate longevity-boosting movements into your daily routine, regardless of your current fitness level. #longevity #isometric #exercise -------------------- Staying healthy in today's world is an upstream battle. Subscribe to Wellness Weekly, your 5-minute dose of sound health advice to help you grow physically, mentally, and spiritually. Every Wednesday, you'll get: * Holistic health news & life-hacks from a biblical world view * Powerful free resources including classes, Q&As, and guides from Dr. Axe * The latest episodes of The Dr. Josh Axe Show Sign up here → https://forms.thehealthinstitute.com/l-77 Submit your questions via voice memo to be featured on the show → http://speakpipe.com/drjoshaxe -------------------- Links: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/51/10/812 https://sportsmedicine-open.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s40798-024-00692-x https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/massive-study-uncovers-how-much-exercise-needed-live-longer https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2707428 https://www.wellandgood.com/best-exercise-for-longevity/ https://peterattiamd.com/how-does-vo2-max-correlate-with-longevity/ https://www.imrpress.com/journal/FBL/23/8/10.2741/4657 https://www.modernmedlife.com/blog/vo2-max-longevity-where-to-get-it https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/isometric-exercises https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/expert-answers/isometric-exercises/faq-20058186 https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/56/9/506 https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-is-isometric-exercise -------------------- Ads: Head over to https://www.zona.com and use the code AXE100 at checkout for $100 off. -------------------- ABOUT DR. JOSH AXE Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DNM, CNS, is a doctor of chiropractic, certified doctor of natural medicine, clinical nutritionist, leadership expert and highly successful entrepreneur, with a passion to help people eat healthy and live a healthy lifestyle. He earned his doctorate from Palmer College and his Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Axe is the cofounder and CVO of Ancient Nutrition, founder of DrAxe.com, and founder of The Health Institute. His businesses have ranked on the Inc. 500 fastest growing companies. He is the bestselling author of Think This Not That, Eat Dirt, Keto Diet, and Ancient Remedies. He regularly teaches lectures and trains entrepreneurs on leadership, mindset, and self- development. Josh is married to his wife, Chelsea, and they have two daughters. They live between Nashville, TN and Dorado, PR and enjoy cooking, staying active swimming and cycling, and prioritize time for their faith and family. -------------------- ➕ CONNECT WITH DR. JOSH AXE Like on Facebook → facebook.com/drjoshaxe/ Follow on Instagram → instagram.com/drjoshaxe/ Follow on Twitter → twitter.com/drjoshaxe/ Follow on TikTok → tiktok.com/@thedrjoshaxeshow/ Website → https://joshaxe.com/ -------------------- DISCLAIMER This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.