As with all health and lifestyle plans, the earlier you start the better. Dr. Robert Goldman, Chairman of the International Medical Commission, which oversees sports medicine committees in over 176 nations, believes everyone can benefit from making lifestyle changes that will enable them to live a healthier and longer life.
Recently in Australia to speak at the 4th Annual Anti-Ageing Medicine Conference A5M, Rescu. spoke to him about how we could all benefit from this fascinating area of health and medical science.
RESCU: What is Anti-Ageing?
Dr. Goldman: Anti-Ageing is a new medical specialty based on prevention, early detection and intervention. It is a very diverse program, that includes sports medicines, diet, healthy eating and exercise. Most of our patients do not use hormone replacements, but those who are seeking a more aggressive approach, having been examined and have a proper diagnosis by their physician, may also incorporate medication.
RESCU: What are simple changes everyone can make?
Dr. Goldman: The key is to develop a program with some consistency, a program that you can maintain. The biggest mistake people make is that they set unrealistic goals. To get healthy, lose weight and improve fitness, these things take time. Many people have unrealistic expectations that are beyond their capacity, whereas those more realistic in their approach are more likely to get the results.
RESCU: What’s the best age to start?
Dr. Goldman: As with all health and lifestyle plans, the earlier you start the better. I wish we knew when we were kids what we know now; we would have made different choices about what we ate and how we exercised, but we can still benefit no matter what age we start and parents can pass these benefits on to their kids.
RESCU: You’ve written many different books about anti-ageing; what is the ideal book to start with?
Dr. Goldman: The Anti-Aging Revolution is a good starting out book. It covers most aspects of the field and gives a good overall summary.
RESCU: You once did 13,500 consecutive sit-ups and 321 consecutive handstand pushups – why?
Dr. Goldman: I like to be the best at what I do, but that’s a bit extreme (laughs) – certainly not a regular recommendation for everyone.
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