We (hub and I) are in an experiment that could prove this. We are in 70s. Did bio-energy testing in Dec. Started HIIT program based on test results and use heart rate as guide. My goal is 161 bpm for 2 min, my hubs is 144. 3 sets. We use ellipticals and also do some weights 3x week. (We have been pretty active most of our lives, but not athletic active). I have suffered weird chest pains for 35+ years...could never be figured out. They seem to be receding now, 4 months into this. It is interesting.
I’m approaching my 70’s.
I became interested in peptides and hormone therapy a while back, but never considered trying it until a couple years ago.
I started working with an osteopath, taking a mild dose of testosterone twice a week - and the difference in my attitude and mood is amazing. I also see results in energy levels and gym workouts. That alone was worth the cost of the hormones and quarterly lab work to monitor the effect(insurrance doesn’t generally cover this stuff).
I also started taking a peptide blend of Ipamorelin & CJC-1295. These are messengers that tell the pituitary to make more growth hormone. Science wise - your pituitary is quite capable of making growth hormone as you age - what breaks down is the peptide messenger that tells it how much to make.
YMMV, but I can attest to the effectiveness. It is not cheap when you work with a medical professional - about the same as a monthly car payment. There are folks that buy their own and self monitor.
Most peptides are injectables. That puts a lot of folks off. You need to be aware of health conditions that may be negatively affected by certain peptides.
There is scientific data backing up the effectiveness of many peptides. Some are in use and FDA aproved.
Good resources for more information: Search on - Jean Francois Tremblay - he has many great videos regarding anti-aging and healing aspects of peptide therapies:
https://duckduckgo.com/?q=jean+francois+tremblay&t=brave&ia=web
Fascinating stuff - but beware of the inevitable snake oil.
Good for you all!!
I like your term "athletic active." That's me. At three months from hitting the big "eight zero" mark, I'm the same. I walk three to five miles every day, eat primarily a plant food diet, and have been on a 1000-calorie-a-day diet for almost seven years. Plus, I still work full-time at my own business. It keeps me going.