What does having the perfect body mean? According to Brian Johnson it can be scientifically proven through million-dollar structural analysis. In other words, he admits that he has spent over two-million dollars a year to get in the best shape of his life.
The question I ask myself, is how accurate are these scientific observations? Where are they basing their science? What proof do they have that living with such a perfect balance is the answer to longevity.
My argument is that it's all hype, and Brian Johnson an already financially successful entrepreneur is living a dream. He says he wants to help other people, but does he have an ulterior motive like packaging his own brand. Longevity foods carry a certain premium cost. Well, we all know that living in the USA is living the dream, don’t we?
Wrong, as according to the official poverty rate in the United States in 2023 it was 11.1%, which means that 36.8 million people were in poverty. If the dream life isn’t true then how accurate is Brian Johnson’s team of experts’ assumptions based on science. Afterall, science doesn’t always get it right, as science in its crude form is simply based on measurements taken from assumptions. And anyway, nowadays living in America can be extremely expensive.
People die young without any clear explanation whilst others live to over 100 which also is unexplainable while factors that may contribute to a healthy lifestyle are suggested in the following list:
A healthy lifestyle can help people live longer, even later in life. Some lifestyle choices that may help include:
Eating a balanced and diverse diet with controlled salt intake
Getting enough sleep
Exercising regularly, such as through aerobic exercise like walking, biking, swimming, hiking, or dancing
Managing stress
Not smoking
This isn’t rocket science, but just common sense if you have got it. Even if you have, are you using it? Though many subscribe to trying to get the most out of their lives by taking care, it is virtually impossible to stick to Brian Johnson’s routine. A machine would have no trouble sticking to rules and regulations, but then even a machine needs maintenance. The bottom line is there are many factors that contribute to the perfect lifestyle, and more often than not they are just scientific assumptions.
Genetics may play a large role in longevity, but experts disagree on how much. Some research suggests that genetics account for around 25% of longevity.
Where you live, your support system, and public health can all impact your longevity.
Married people tend to live longer than singles, and they may also have a better chance of living to 100. Deep platonic friendships can also have a similar effect, so relationships are very important according to experts.
Medical advances have helped to expand the average lifespan, including:
Chlorinating drinking water to kill water-born illnesses
Discovering and introducing antibiotics like penicillin
Making medical leaps in diagnosing and treating heart disease
There are so many factors that come into account to have the perfect body. Some wish to look good thinking that being beautiful or handsome will improve lifestyle and longevity, and it feels good, so mentally it must help though in reality it might make no difference.
The mindset helps to stick to tried and tested formulas that have been scientifically proven, but even then, there is no guarantee that it is your way, or the highway in that your way will improve outcome, and highway goes into the distance not causing any bloodshed i.e., you can only experiment and monitor your results.
Oh, and by the way, I think even Brian reckons he is going to live forever with the support services he has found. Though his movement is a good one for the development of long-term lifespan and quality being, he has to conform to what most call crazy doctrine to maintain his goals.
The average person doesn’t have such time available to commit one hundred percent, and then changing daily routines would not be feasible living for most people. Obviously, if you want to live like a hermit then you might be able to follow his system.
Having the perfect body is an unachievable goal. However, contributing to what should help improve the quality of life and lifestyle go a long way in bringing out your best for the long haul.
Take care!
Prof. Carl Boniface
Brian Johnson's take of getting the best from your body:
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