Life has a funny way of putting everything you need just out of arm’s reach. The TV remote that’s gone walkabout, the AirPods that act like a bouncy ball, or the rogue $2 coin. The floor isn’t the issue. It’s leaving it. That’s because core strength, flexibility and leg power start declining between 35 and 40, which can make engaging your verticle mode harder. Take notice because folks who struggle to up off the floor have a 5-6 times greater riskof death over a 6-year stint. The good news is your body hasn't forgotten. It just needs a little reminding. Here's how.
Clock Up Just 90 Minutes Of Weekly Lifting
Good news. You don't need to train like you're auditioning for the next Thor movie. Research following almost 147,000 people over 30 years found that 90-120 minutes of strength training each week delivers the biggest long-term health rewards. That's less than most of us spend arguing with Netflix about what to watch.
Throw Down 5g Of Creatine
Your muscles don't retire after 40, they just become harder to impress. People who combined creatine with strength training gained an extra 11.3kg of leg strength and 4.4kg of upper-body strength over lifting alone. Handy when the floor starts pretending to be Optus and charging an exit fee.
Take Phone Calls On The Floor
Answering your iPhone in low-tech mode by sitting on the rug, forces your muscles to make tiny adjustments to keep you upright. It wakes up your hips and balance, then when the call ends, stand back up. It's a free bodyweight rep your future self will thank you for and the more you do it the easier it gets.
You don't have to bounce up like you're grom again. Just aim to stop sounding like you're reversing a rusty trailer every time you stand up. A little strength training, a few sneaky daily habits and some extra support from ingredients like creatine can make a real difference. That's exactly why we built Revive5, to help support the strength and energy to keep doing the things you enjoy. Have a crack at the longevity test by seeing if you can stand up from the floor without using your hands, to see if you need the tips above. The goal isn't to get younger. It's to keep mentally saying “Easy, I've got this” instead of “Hang on a sec.”
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