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- Issue No. 1: The Best Drug
August 3rd, 2023
Issue No. 1: The Best Drug
It’s not Ozempic.
Get Your Dose
Physical inactivity costs the US healthcare system $730B annually. That's more than the GDP of 171 countries. Expenses aside, not enough exercise threatens lifespan and healthspan.
Low CF is associated with a 5X increase in mortality risk
A lack of PA worsens mental health and well-being
No movement leads to poor sleep and restlessness
As the comfort crisis strengthens, Americans are struggling to stay active. Some cite insufficient time, inconvenience, and a lack of motivation as barriers, while others find no enjoyment in it, turning to fads and weight-loss drugs instead.
The pitch. Going from couch hero to health hero requires a certain level of sacrifice and discipline. But your efforts aren’t for nothing. According to WHO, just 150 minutes of aerobic exercise and two muscle-strengthening sessions per week can dramatically improve your health — more than any known drug can.
You can keep it fun by exercising with friends, joining a run club, learning a new skill, or cross-training. Finding how you like to move and doing it consistently is what matters.
Don't know where to start? Take Lindsey Vonn's advice 👇
"Make it your goal to try at least one new workout every week for one month. Don't feel pressured to like whatever you try right away–you probably won't. Your purpose right now is simply to explore and find what you think you might want to try again."
Punchline: Before placing bets on newly discovered drugs and influencer diets, try the most researched and strongest drug on the market – exercise.
Making Deposits
The function of a Roth IRA or 401K is to save now for a tax-free payout down the road. In other words, discipline today breeds freedom tomorrow.
Health is no different – if you make deposits today (i.e., exercising, eating well, sleeping enough, mitigating unnecessary stressors, etc.), you'll incur better health tomorrow.
Connecting the dots. My former strength coach, Bryant Ferate, introduced me to the Daily Deposit. It's the perfect segue for those interested in longevity (and staying active) to flame their passion into a lifelong habit.
“That is what Daily Deposit means to me. Taking daily action towards the person I want to become, while at the same time learning about the qualities I don’t necessarily like or enjoy. Then shedding them.”
Think of a 'Deposit' as one purposeful action in alignment with your long-term health and wellness goals.
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Deposits can be big or small — like going for a 100-mile bike ride or walking around the block. And in most cases, each deposit is different. The goal isn’t to do the same thing everyday, but to do something everyday.
Ready to make your first deposit? Read this ⬇️
Looking ahead: With inactivity plaguing America, daily deposits offer depositors a streamlined framework for practicing longevity and onlookers an opportunity to participate in a simple and inclusive health practice.
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