My Top 7 Anti-Aging Tips

My Top 7 Anti-Aging Tips

Working out and eating healthy foods most of the time will go a long way towards maintaining good health long term. But if you're interested in skin health and maintaining a youthful appearance or glow, check out my 7 tips for aging more gracefully. I hesitate to call it "anti-aging", as aging is something inevitable, natural, and it's a privilege! If there are two takeaways from this video, consider building and maintaining fast-twitch muscles and collagen - two characteristics of youth that diminish with age.

1. Lift Heavy and/or Move Fast.

Fast-twitch muscles are the muscle fiber type that we lose as we age. This can be prevented by lifting heavy weights, safely of course, and by doing HIIT/HILIT. Opt for exercises that you can do with confidence and have a lower risk My favorites are barbell hip thrust, leg press, dumbbell deadlifts, pull downs, rows, etc. I also love kettlebell swings, the assault bike, sled, and stairs for hitting those fast-twitch muscles. Fast-twitch muscles are larger than slow-twitch, and can give the muscles a round, "juicy" appearance.

2. Consider a Collagen Supplement.

Collagen supplements can help with increasing collagen in the body. This includes hair, skin, and nails, but also connective tissue. If you're taking collagen, look for one that has all types, not just 1 and 3. Take collagen on an empty stomach, and think about taking a small amount of vitamin C with it to help boost the effects. Some collagen supplements already come with vitamin C. so be sure to read the label.
Collagen and supps I take (affiliate link):
Zeal is the brand, if you just want to look it up instead.

3. Use Retinoid/Retinol Products on your Face - and Body.

Retinoids can boost cell turnover - something that slows down as we age. It can also help to diminish texture, even out tone, and diminish fine lines and wrinkles. Retinoids for the face are common, but less people tend to apply them to the body. If you want tighter and brighter skin, give it a try. Keep in mind that results can be seen after about 1-3 months of using a product, as it takes time for the skin to respond to the retinoids and for cell turnover.

4. Limit Sun Exposure and Use a Mineral Sunscreen.

A little sun exposure can help boost vitamin D and hormone levels, so don't avoid the sun completely. But when you're out, especially during peak hours, wear a mineral sunscreen and cover up. The sun does break down collagen, which leads to premature aging.

5. Pay Attention to Fat Intake - Omega 3s.

Our standard American diet (SAD), is high in inflammatory Omega 6 fatty acids and low in anti-inflammatory Omega 3 fatty acids. Inflammation leads to aging. So, work on getting more Omega 3 and less Omega 6. Swap out farm raised salmon for wild caught salmon, for example. Pay attention to skincare items, as well, as Omega 6 applied topically also causes inflammation.

6. Supplement with Creatine.

Creatine monohydrate is still the gold standard for building muscle. In addition, it improves glucose tolerance, decreases cognitive decline, and improves mitochondrial function. This can help with maintaining health span for a longer period of time. The standard does is 2.5g/100 lbs. Alternatively, you can dose 1-2g per day instead to allow it to accumulate in your muscles, if creatine gives you stomach issues.

7. Red Light Therapy.

The last tip is not low-cost, but I've found it to be effective. Red light therapy can boost collagen, reduce inflammation, and help with recovery. I have been doing red light therapy for the last 2 years off and on, and have seen great results with it. I sleep better, notice skin health improvement overall, and a reduction of fine lines around my eyes.
Mito Red Light (affiliate link) :
I have the Mito Pro 1500 and the Mito Min 2.0 for traveling

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[AngelaCoffman]

I’m almost 47 and have noticed crepey skin starting. I started taking a collagen supplement and using micro-derma rolling and red light therapy. I also use a laser cap to help restore hair fullness. And of course lifting heavy things twice a week and doing zone 2 cardio.

[noran]

Speaking as a swimmer: It’s summer! Go for a sprint in the pool. It’s as fun & challenging as you make it & low impact. Adding resistance is as simple as wearing a loose t-shirt & light ankle weights If you can’t swim, kick with a kick board in a shallow pool.

[HistoryRepeats]

I hope the almost 300K healthy seeking individuals here pay close attention to your great tips. Especially about seed oils, used by just about every restaurant, so if you eat out regularly. Seed oil gets stored in your cells which expand - fat! so when working on reducing visceral fat it becomes a battle if you continue consuming seed oil. We don’t gain more cells when we gain weight, we expand the cells we have. One of the keys reduce seed oils.

[kareyannpearl]

Thank you Erin! 💖I'm 54, a bit of a health geek, and CREATINE was such a game changer for me! It's like this panacea for so many things, it's kind of mind blowing, and so grateful at how inexpensive it is! 🦋✨

Wow, Erin you have not aged a day. I remember when you work out at Worlds Gym in Ocala almost 20 years ago.

[davemoss]

I'm really happy because half of the things she said I'm already doing. yay!

[MuhammadTalhaCS]

Intelligent, healthy and wise tips from the wonderful Erin! Thank you!! Please keep making videos; waiting for your 300K mark! You look healthy, young and gorgeous; please keep this physique! 🙏🏻

[BEARTHEWEIGHT]

Thank you for this video! I use to worry so much about aging... My attitude has changed a lot since i joined the forties club! I try to not worry so much, focus on being happy with myself more. I lift weights, eat decent and try to take care of my skin. Love your tips Erin! Hope you are having a wonderful day!

[magickmagazine]

You’re Looking good - softer - happier - good to see - keep it up - I’m happy for you - thank you for your videos

[angiewalton]

Love my mito! I think my hairline is thicker all so! Which I’m not mad at!😆Thanks Erin! Your encouragement to lift heavy has been a game changer! Soooo Proud of myself!🏋🏼‍♀️💖

[blip]

Eyebrows, lashes and eyeshadow on point! Just like your amazing advice Erin thanks a million.

[serenagarces]

I’ve been taking collagen for a month and I see a difference in my hair and nails

[SlapUgorgeous]

Always learn so much here. You actually concern yourself with valuable information, instead of just stereotypically just talking loudly with a few buzz words thrown in. Time and again Miss Stern you either give awesome information to put into practice or you send us down the right path to find out for ourselves. It works, it's fun and it's invaluable. Take care Miss Stern keep wel.

[lucindapacker]

Just answering your question “ Let me know what you think?”
I think you are so amazingly awesome and a beautiful soul! Aging gracefully is a privilege but so difficult to do sometimes, there is so much information out there. Your tips are all very common sense and you are so realistic. I’m turning 60 this year, had always been fit, however the last few years have been tough. I’m a nurse who worked through Covid, it was a challenge and has left me depleted. I feel very encouraged watching your videos, most especially this one. Erin you are a rockstar 💕

[robinshepard]

Love .. vitamin e

Thank you again ☺️💗

[ananda-priya]

Thank you for great video! Consuming more protein than I did prior to 50, has helped me look leaner.

[solanadriver]

From the sound of this video you and I would be best friends.
I love your philosophy on clean eating and quality foods. I see too many bodybuilders eating seed oils and “diet foods” and only focusing on calories and ignoring the importance of micronutrients.
Great video as always, whatever you are doing it’s working!

[lourdescaban]

Thank you for your great advice. I think you covered everything. The only thing I can add is facial acupuncture. I did it while I lived in Manhattan, and I saw great results. It is another way to increase collagen production.

[lisabrookbank]

I use(you can make your own) liposomal c. It absorbs better and increases elasticity and in whole body skin❤
Love this video. Thank you

[cetanacetana]

I had no idea about Omega 6 in skincare. Thank you for this informative video. The notes you included below your video were also super helpful. 🌷🌷