If you caught Dr. Peter Attia on 60 Minutes, you probably heard him talk about longevity, strength training, and how to stay healthy for the long haul.
And if you’re a member at CrossFit Durable… you probably laughed and thought,
“Wait a second, Scott’s been saying this for YEARS.”
We’re not surprised — because everything he covered is the exact foundation of what we do every single day inside our gym. The science is finally catching up to what we’ve been preaching for the last decade:
If you want to live longer, feel better, and move without pain — it starts with strength, movement, and consistency.
1. Strength Training Is the Foundation
If there’s one non-negotiable for longevity, it’s this.
Lifting weights improves insulin sensitivity, bone density, and blood sugar control — all things that decline as we age.
👉 Aim for at least 2 full-body strength sessions per week.
Three is even better.
If you want to keep hiking, golfing, playing with your kids, or crushing workouts into your 70s, it starts under the barbell.
2. Mobility and Stability Keep You in the Game
You can’t perform if you’re stiff, achy, or constantly sidelined by injury.
That’s why every Durable class includes structured warm-ups and movement prep.
If you want a quick list to start doing at home:
- 90/90 Hip Stretch – keeps hips rotating freely
- Spiderman Lunge with Reach – opens hips and spine
- Dead Hang from a Bar – builds shoulder stability and grip (bonus: grip strength is directly tied to longevity)
Move well now, and you’ll move freely later.
3. Cardio Fitness Isn’t Optional
You can’t outlift a weak heart.
Cardiovascular health is still the #1 indicator of long-term vitality.
At CrossFit Durable, we train your heart in two key ways:
- Zone 2 Work: Steady, sustainable cardio like rowing, biking, or rucking. Builds recovery and heart efficiency.
- HIIT (High Intensity Intervals): Short, hard efforts once or twice a week that push your limits and expand your VO₂ max — your body’s oxygen capacity.
Both matter. We train both.
4. Manage Body Fat, Build Lean Muscle
You don’t need a six-pack — but you do need to keep visceral fat (the internal kind that surrounds your organs) in check.
That’s why we use InBody scans at Durable to measure body composition, not just body weight.
Nutrition still rules the game:
- Eat whole, minimally processed foods.
- Get protein at every meal.
- Hydrate and add fiber.
- And remember — nobody ever spiraled out of control eating too many berries.
TL;DR – SAVE YOURSELF $100,000
Here’s the summary of what Peter Attia’s longevity plan boils down to:
💪 Lift weights 2–3x a week
🧘♀️ Move your joints daily
❤️ Do cardio — both steady and intense
🥦 Eat real food most of the time
It’s not fancy. It’s not new.
It’s what we do every day at CrossFit Durable — and you don’t need a doctor’s concierge plan to start.
Ready to Build Your Own Longevity Plan?
If you want to take the guesswork out of your training and have a coach design a plan that fits your goals, book a Free Consultation today.
👉 Book Your Free Consultation Here
Because the best “longevity protocol” isn’t something you read about — it’s the one you actually do.
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