The Role of Exercise and Targeted Supplements in Healthy Aging

Written by Katie Koschalk, a health and wellness writer, certified holistic nutritionist, and certified personal trainer based in California.

The Role of exercise and Targeted supplements in healthy aging

When it comes to living longer (and living well) exercise is one of the most powerful tools you have. From aerobic workouts to resistance training, each form of exercise plays a unique role in extending lifespan and supporting whole-body health. Combine that with smart supplementation and you’ve got a performance-longevity strategy that’s science-backed and results-driven.

In this article, we’ll break down the research connecting different forms of exercise with longevity and how targeted supplements can help you get more from your workouts and support the biological systems that drive healthy aging.

The Science Behind Exercise and Longevity

First, let’s discuss how each major type of exercise contributes to a longer, healthier life.

Aerobic Exercise

Aerobic activity (think jogging, cycling, or brisk walking) works to improve your body’s use of oxygen and has long been associated with a longer lifespan.

Studies suggest aerobic exercise may support health and longevity by:

●      Improving cardiovascular health, reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke. The American Heart Association recommends getting at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes per week of vigorous aerobic activity, or a combination of both, preferably spread throughout the week.

●      Enhancing insulin sensitivity, which supports metabolic function and reduces inflammation.

●      Regulating weight, which helps lower the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and certain cancers.

●      Boosting the immune system, which may help fend off infections more efficiently and recover faster from illness.

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

HIIT involves alternating short bursts of intense, aerobic effort with brief recovery periods. Studies suggest HIIT may support health and longevity by:

●      Increasing metabolic rate for hours after exercise. This results in burning additional calories even after you have finished exercising. In turn, research suggests HIIT can help reduce body fat.

●      Reducing blood sugar, especially in people with type 2 diabetes. Reducing blood sugar helps prevent chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes and heart disease, supports brain and metabolic health, and promotes overall longevity.

●      Reducing blood pressure, which helps lower the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Strength Training

Strength training involves using resistance, such as weights, resistance bands, or your own body weight, to build muscle strength and endurance. Studies suggest strength training may support health and longevity by:

●      Slowing or reversing sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss), which is a key contributor to frailty, falls, and loss of independence later in life.

●      Supporting heart health by lowering blood pressure and improving endothelial function.

●      Supporting healthy blood sugar, which may lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes and help those with the condition manage it better.

●      Boosting metabolism, as muscle is more metabolically active than fat.

●      Improving strength and athletic performance, which helps maintain mobility, enhances daily function, and reduces the risk of injury as you age.

Choose the Best Supplements to Support Longevity 

While staying active is essential for healthy aging, it’s only part of the equation. Targeted supplements can support your body at the cellular level and enhance your capacity to exercise, helping you move better, recover faster, and age more gracefully.

Consider looking for supplements that contain the following innovative ingredients:

●      MitoPrime® (L-ergothioneine): Dubbed the “longevity vitamin,” L-ergothioneine is a naturally occurring antioxidant that helps defend your cells from oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction (two major contributors to aging). Research also suggests it may enhance exercise performance by reducing inflammation and fatigue, boosting endurance, supporting recovery, and protecting muscle. MitoPrime® delivers a highly bioavailable form of this amino acid derivative.

●      Puremidine™: This ingredient delivers spermidine, a unique compound known for its role in stimulating autophagy—your body’s cellular cleanup process that declines with age. By supporting autophagy, spermidine helps cells recycle damaged components, which may improve longevity, reduce age-related decline, and support muscle health as you age.

●      Dileucine: This powerful dipeptide is made by enzymatically bonding two L-leucine molecules. It’s been shown to stimulate muscle protein synthesis more effectively than standard leucine, supporting muscle preservation, strength, and mobility.

Together, these ingredients provide a solid foundation for healthy aging by supporting muscle maintenance, cellular health, and overall longevity, whether you're staying active or simply focused on aging well.