Or Hever: Life-Style Mentor

24/02/2025

" I finally love my body" she told me.

I could easily see that something was different about her.
She was smiling, happy, had good energy and she told me that she stopped hating her body.

This was a breakthrough moment for a patient of mine.
She came to me driven by desperation and sadness, wanting to simply feel better.
She is alone in Poland, a foreigner in a foreign country.
Intelligent, hard working, yet very hard on herself

Sounds familiar?

1st step, was to listen, not judge.
2nd step, agree on what is important or her to work on.
3rd step, make a plan and take action.

The road is long, but now there is a light and most importantly, belief it is possible.
Day, by day.
Week, by week.

You are doing a great job!

28/10/2024

𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝘆𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗔 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Wspaniałe badanie, które pokazuje silną korelację między VO2max (maksymalnym zużyciem tlenu) a zawartością mieliny w mózgu (związane z wiekiem pogorszenie mieliny jest ściśle związane z pogorszeniem funkcji poznawczych).

To, co podoba mi się w tym badaniu, to fakt, że poziomy VO2 Max potrzebne do korzystania z większości korzyści dla mózgu nie są trudne do osiągnięcia przez większość ludzi.

• 𝗪𝘆𝘇𝘀𝘇𝗲 𝗩𝗢𝟮 𝗠𝗮𝘅 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗮𝘇𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝘇𝗲 𝘇𝘄𝗶𝗲𝗸𝘀𝘇𝗼𝗻𝗮 𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝗰𝗷𝗮: Badanie wykazało znaczacy pozytywny zwiazek miedzy poziomem sprawnosci aerobowej a zawartoscia mieliny w mozgu w prawie wszystkich badanych regionach. Uczestnicy z wyzszym maksymalnym zuzyciem tlenu (VO2 max) wykazywali zwiekszona mielinizacje, na co wskazywały wyzsze wartosci frakcji wody mielinowej (MWF).

• 𝗗𝘇𝗶𝗮ł𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲 𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝗰𝗷𝗮 𝘇𝘄𝗶𝗮𝘇𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝘇 𝘄𝗶𝗲𝗸𝗶𝗲𝗺: Wyniki te sugerują, że sprawność aerobowa może mieć działanie ochronne przed demielinizacją związaną z wiekiem. Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, dane te potwierdzają pogląd, że sprawność fizyczna nie tylko korzystnie wpływa na zdrowie układu sercowo-naczyniowego i metaboliczne, ale także odgrywa kluczową rolę w utrzymaniu struktury neuronalnej, zwiększając integralność mieliny i przyczyniając się do bardziej wydajnej komunikacji neuronalnej i lepszych funkcji poznawczych u osób starszych.

Źródło:

https://gethealthspan.com/science/article/aerobic-fitness-brain-myelination-neurodegeneration

Linking Aerobic Fitness to Increased Brain Myelination: A Strategy Against Neurodegeneration

A wonderful study that shows a strong correlation between VO2max (maximal oxygen consumption) and brain myelin content (Age-related deterioration of myelin is closely associated with cognitive decline.)

Higher VO₂ Max Linked to Increased Myelination: The study found a significant positive association between aerobic fitness levels and brain myelin content across nearly all regions examined. Participants with higher maximal oxygen consumption (VO₂ max) exhibited increased myelination, indicated by higher myelin water fraction (MWF) values.

Protective Effects Against Age-Related Demyelination: These findings suggest that aerobic fitness may offer protective effects against age-related demyelination, potentially mitigating the typical decline in myelin integrity that accompanies aging. Overall, the data support the notion that physical fitness not only benefits cardiovascular and metabolic health but also plays a crucial role in maintaining neural structure, enhancing myelin integrity, and contributing to more efficient neural communication and better cognitive function in older adults.

Source:

https://gethealthspan.com/science/article/aerobic-fitness-brain-myelination-neurodegeneration

Physical exercise is increasingly recognized as a vital intervention for promoting brain health and mitigating cognitive decline associated with aging and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease. Myelination—the formation of the myelin sheath around neuronal axons—is essential for...

25/10/2024

Nowe leki GLP-1 (Ozempik/Mounjaro) są niesamowite.
Prawdziwy "Game changer".

Jeden z klientów schudł prawie 14 kg w ciągu 12 tygodni.
Utrata ponad 1 kg/tydzień.

Podczas gdy ćwiczenia w celu utrzymania masy mięśniowej/kostnej i zdrowa dieta są kluczowe, leki te pomagają ludziom zmienić swoje życie na dobre.

Klient jest TOP menadżerem w wieku 55 lat.

Będziemy kontynuować, aż utrata masy ciała zwolni.

Tak, współpraca z mądrym lekarzem jest koniecznością.
Tak, mogą wystąpić skutki uboczne.

Ale w ciągu 17 lat pracy z pacjentami po raz pierwszy widzę światełko w tunelu otyłości.

Życzę wszystkim miłego weekendu,

Or.

The new GLP-1 drugs (Ozempik/Mounjaro) are amazing.
A true game changer.

One of clients has lost almost 14kg in 12-weeks.
Losing more than 1kg/week.

While exercising to maintain muscle/bone mass and a healthy diet as possible are key, these drugs help people transform their lives for good.

The client is a top manager and 55-years old.

We will continue pushing forward, until the weight loss will slow down.

Yes, working with a smart doctor is a must.
Yes, side effects might occur.

But in 17-years of working with individuals, this is the 1st time I can see the light in the end of the obesity tunnel.

Have a great weekend everyone,

Or.

23/10/2024

Nie jesteś maszyną!

Niedawno rozmawiałem z klientem, który jest bardzo konsekwentny.
Trenuje 6 razy w tygodniu.

* Bieganie.
* Pływanie.
* Pilates
* i trenuje ze mną.

Wczoraj miała nieco trudniejszy dzień, mniej energii, czuła się słabsza i nie był to najlepszy czas na ciężki trening.
I wiesz co?

To jest w 100% w porządku.
Wiedza o tym, kiedy odpocząć i wyluzować, jest równie ważna, jak wiedza o tym, kiedy można mocno naciskać i testować swoje granice.
Z wiekiem musimy nauczyć się bardziej słuchać naszego ciała.

Życzę wszystkim miłego dnia,

Or.

You're NOT a machine!

I recently had a conversation with a client who is very consistent.
She is training 6-times a week.

* Running.
* Swimming.
* Pilates
* and training with me.

Yesterday, she had a bit more difficult day, less energy, felt weaker and it wasn't the best time to push hard in training.
And you know what?

That is 100% ok.
Knowing when to rest and take it easy is as important to know when you can push hard and test your limits.
As we get older, we have to learn to listen to our body more.

Have a great day everyone,

Or.

24/09/2024

Wellbeing 2.0 - enchancing wellbeing for individuals and business.

Thanks Sylwia Ziemacka and Poland Weekly for the invitation.

In this article I share case studies from various corporate clients on how to achieve high engagement from employees by personalizing the wellbeing offer.

It is much simpler than you think.

Or Hever.

13/09/2024

Welcome to the new episode of Business Focus, brought to you by Poland Weekly! 🎥

In this edition titled Well-being 2.0, Sylwia Ziemacka interviews Or Hever, CEO of Move4Life, to discuss innovative ways to enhance well-being for both individuals and businesses. 🧘‍♂️💼

They delve into the evolving definition of workplace well-being, the disconnect between management and employees, and the importance of creating personalized, engaging well-being programs that truly make a difference.

Or Hever shares expert insights on optimizing well-being strategies, addressing common pitfalls in employee engagement, and leveraging well-being initiatives to attract new talent.

🌱 Discover how companies can build a genuine well-being culture that not only supports employees but also drives business success.

Tune in to learn how to create a healthier, more balanced workplace that benefits everyone! 🌟

Welcome to the new episode of Business Focus, brought to you by Poland Weekly! 🎥 In this edition titled Well-being 2.0, Sylwia Ziemacka interviews Or Hever,...

06/09/2024

Dziękuję wspaniałemu zespołowi Polskie Towarzystwo Medycyny Stylu Życia za zaproszenie.
Alicja Baska i Daniel Śliż
To było bardzo pozytywne i energetyczne wydarzenie :)

Or Hever.

Thank you for the wonderful team of the Polskie Towarzystwo Medycyny Stylu Życia for inviting me.
It was a very positive and energetic event :)

Or Hever.

21/08/2024

An interesting correlation between CEOs who lift weights or practice fight sports and their company performance.
From my experience working with high performing individuals I can assume:

• People who prioritize their health & wellbeing are able to perform at higher levels with less burnout and less physical/mental problems.

• Lifting weights and combat sports puts the body and mind under pressure AND overcoming it creates a resilience organism.

• This in turn, translate well into performance in business world.

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁.

"
🏋️ I made a Deadlift ETF with only companies with CEOs that lift weights or do fight sports (not just cardio)

It outperforms the S&P500 by 140% or 2.4x over the last 4 years!

Lifting weights = $$$.
"
Source: https://x.com/levelsio/status/1825582556638560479

08/08/2024

Mój nowy artykuł o opartych na dowodach testach funkcjonalnych dla seniorów, które każdy może wykonać w domu.

Ponieważ pierwszym krokiem do poprawy zdrowia jest ocena obecnego stanu.

Ogromne podziękowania dla Aleksandra Laudańska za zaufanie i wsparcie.

Or Hever.

My new article on evidence-based functional tests for seniors that anyone can do at home.
Because the first step to improving health is to assess your current condition.

Huge thanks to Alexandera for her trust and support.

Or Hever.