The healthiest combo: Cold water - river or ocean - barefoot on natural ground, bare skin exposure to sunlight and natural movements altogether.

Why I posted these photos: First, this wasn’t planned, went on a 4 hours hike on a steep mountain trail with my sister, a very hot and sunny day, we stop by a river, I’m all sweaty and she takes photos without me knowing, before I jump in the cold water. That evening we’re going to a restaurant in that little town, she shows me the photos, I decide to share two of them. The point I’m making, is that just because you’re in your 50’s doesn’t mean you are physically finished. That’s a myth. I’m showing to inspire some of you to take care of their health and body more. I’ve been here since 2009 and barely ever posted photos of my physique. I don’t have “ before and after” photos where I would show physical transformation through a specific workout and diet. That’s not the point I’m making. I’ve never exercised to make my body look a certain way, a modern representation of a so-called ideal body built in a gym with modern exercise machinery. This is a completely natural body. I exercise naturally. I eat natural food. No peptides, hormones, TRT, stem cell therapy or else. No special diet, plan or protocol. The “secrets”? Been sharing them frequently, for years: -quality sleep -sunlight/ground/nature -Natural Movement -healthy food -stress regulation (prayer, breath-holding meditation) Mostly. That’s it. I’m not a “longevity expert.” I’m no better than anyone else. I’m not selling you anything with this. That’s why there’s no link, no “DM me” or not “comment such or such word and I’ll send you info.” No. My message is: Take care of yourself. Treat yourself well. Your body, your mind, your heart and spirit. Life is not easy. But you can make it worse by neglecting your fundamental healthy needs. And you can make it way better by tending to them. It’s never too late. You can change a lot for the better and quickly. How? By applying the simple essential principles I shared above. That’s it. I’m trying to encourage and inspire. But only you know what is best for you. Only you know what to do. Listen to that voice within that wants the best for you.

Here's what it looks like. Don't force maximum amplitude on the first cycle. This is why I start with moderate amplitude and build progressively to warm up the body to full range. Finally, forced exhale to - nearly - empty then max inhale to the fullest. That's what I call "maxiventilation." ONCE the warmup is done, make sure to take 2-3 regular breath cycles between each maximum breath cycle, to reset your nervous system to a calm state. You can find the full context, variations of this exercise, and integration into practice inside the Masterclass. That, and much more. breathholdwork.com