There are people who 80 year olds feel like they are 20 years younger. What is your secret? No doubt, your genetics will have a lot to say. But also their lifestyle habits. case Mick Jagger, leader of the Rolling StonesFor example, Isadora Puigne analyzes in her book A deal with the devil (Ed. Today’s Topics). This populist and producer, in addition to being passionate about rock, has investigated to find out what is the key to the longevity of these people, who can live so many lives and with so much energy.
Why did you decide to write this book?
my interest Mick Jagger’s Healthy Routine He came up when he turned around 80 years. We were all in awe of this rock star giving it his all on stage and drinking with my great friend Frances Miralles one day, and commenting on the fact that we were amazed at how he managed to continue singing, dancing and touring. , and then when Frances said to me: Why aren’t you writing this book? And since I couldn’t say no to Frances, I accepted the challenge. Jokes aside, I thought it was a great idea, based on one Rockstar Like Jagger, known across the planet, says it’s never too late to start taking care of yourself.
Mick Jagger exercises daily, follows a high-performance athlete’s diet and practices meditation, but most of all, he has discipline and willpower.
What did Mick Jagger do to become the world’s youngest octogenarian?
Mick Jagger Train almost every dayis Combining different sports disciplines, it carries a A high performance athlete’s diet and exercise meditation. We can’t deny that Mick Jagger has enviable genetics, but his elixir of eternal youth It is discipline and willpower Everything he does, especially in taking care of his body and mind. It’s not a deal with the devil, it’s a deal with yourself.
What are the basic pillars of a healthy and long life?
For a healthy, long life and feeling good, these are the basic pillars:
- Choose the Mediterranean diet, which is very varied, cuts down on processed foods and fills your refrigerator and pantry with healthy foods.
- Do physical exercises and choose the one that we like the most and that suits our age and potential. Exercise every day and if you don’t have time, walk at a good pace, set a time or a few steps. The important thing is to stay active.
- And thirdly, it is essential to maintain it Positive mindset.
Being consistent with healthy habits will get you there Good sense should remember to sacrifice yourself Take a few minutes a day to breathe slowly and consciously to relax.
According to your research, how do attitudes and motivation affect aging?
As I said before, we need to be active not only physically but also mentally. Therefore it is very important to have it Challenge, motivation, doing activities you love and maintaining an active social lifeAs all these will help us feel good and stay strong.
In the absence of a personal trainer like Torje Eike, who is responsible for whipping Mick Jagger into shape, what daily routine do you recommend for those looking to improve their health?
Mick Jagger has a personal trainer And of course there is someone who is responsible for maintaining a good pantry and cooking their dishes every day, but the rest of us humans cannot afford to lead a rational life. cprominent person, But what we can do is Build our routine of healthy habits, both in diet and exercise. Practice the sport that you like the most and that suits you best. There are those who like to exercise in the gym and on the other hand, there are those who like to do pilates or yoga, all are beneficial to our health, the important thing, as I said, is to be active.
We can’t all have Mick Jagger’s personal trainer, but we can create our own routine of healthy habits.
What small habits can we easily incorporate into our daily lives to improve our quality of life?
It is true that we all know the “a, b, c” of healthy habits, what is difficult for us is to implement them and be disciplined with them. It is very important to adapt to the circumstances of our life, which are not always the same. Without setting the bar too high and taking care of ourselves represents another responsibility in our lives, start adding up Small challenges such as practicing some physical exercises, walking daily and increasing the number of stepsEat fruits and vegetables every day, and without realizing it, you’ll develop a routine and live a healthy lifestyle. That’s exactly what I meantA deal with the devil‘, that living a healthy life is not difficult.
How does diet affect energy and vitality over the years?
A varied diet gives us Nutrients needed to keep us healthyFeel good and have the energy we need. We find these nutrients in the Mediterranean diet, which includes fruits and vegetables, proteins such as meat and fish, healthy fats such as olive oil and nuts, legumes and carbohydrates that will provide us with the energy we need. Remember to hydrate yourself by drinking minimally 2 liters of water a day.
What are the ‘antiaging enemies’ we should avoid to stay young in body and mind?
Aging is a physiological and irreversible process that all humans experience, but there is a genetic factor that is conditioned by other factors e.g. Maintaining a sedentary attitude, lack of physical exercise, poor diet, Lack of rest, stress, sun, photography and alcohol, tobacco or drug use. These are all factors that accelerate the aging process and what we call it The enemy of antiaging.
Do you think we can all make a ‘contract with ourselves’ to take care of ourselves? What does this promise mean?
We can all make a pact with ourselves to take care of ourselves, but this pact requires discipline and willpower. Once you develop a routine it will become easier and you will see how you feel better.
Loneliness is one of the worst diseases affecting longevity and mental well-being.
In your opinion, what role do challenges and illusions play in longevity and well-being?
In my opinion, this is a very important pillar for us mental health Practicing activities we love, whether it’s singing, dancing, painting, going to the movies or cooking, keeps us busy, activates hormones responsible for feelings of well-being, and makes us feel useful. In addition, it helps us maintain an active social life and all this increases our enthusiasm, since One of the worst diseases is loneliness.
Finally, what advice would you give to people who feel it’s too late to start taking care of themselves?
that It’s not too lateThe important thing is to start with what we propose and be disciplined.
