Longevity Maine

At Longevity Maine, we offer personalized care, training, and nutrition for your peak health.

10/27/2025

Sleep isn’t just about hours — it’s about restoration. When sleep quality drops, hormones, metabolism, and brain health all take a hit.

If these signs sound familiar, it might be time to look deeper at your recovery habits:
 🌙 consistent bedtime 🕯️ low light + screens before bed 🍽️ balanced evening meal (ideally 2-3 hrs before bed) 🧘‍♀️ mindful breathing before sleep

10/22/2025

Breathwork is the bridge between stress and recovery.
Your breath is your nervous system’s remote control.

Shallow, fast breathing = stress response.
Slow, nasal breathing = recovery and better oxygen delivery.

Train it like a muscle:
🫁 4-second inhale / 6-second exhale for 3–5 minutes daily
🧠 Use before bed or between meetings
🏃‍♂️ Practice nasal breathing during Zone 2 cardio

Simple, consistent breathwork lowers baseline stress and improves endurance, HRV, and focus.

10/20/2025

Chronic stress keeps cortisol high — and over time, that changes your biology.

🧠 Brain: anxiety, poor sleep, and focus 🫀 Heart: higher blood pressure and inflammation 💪 Metabolism: insulin resistance and muscle loss 🦠 Gut + immune: dysbiosis and lowered defense

Recovery isn’t optional — it’s medicine. Daily light exposure. Strength training. Slow breathing. Presence.
 Each one resets your stress response and supports long-term health.

10/15/2025

Grip strength strongly correlates with overall muscle mass, cardiovascular health, and lower mortality.

Farmers carries, dead hangs, and pull-ups build functional strength that lasts.

How are you working to improve your strength?

10/13/2025

Your bloodwork can help give insight to your future — if you know what to look for.

Most annual panels stop at “normal.” Longevity comes from tracking the right markers — fasting insulin, ApoB, hs-CRP, and HbA1c tell you far more than total cholesterol or glucose alone.

Early detection is about feedback + knowledge

10/10/2025

You don’t need a new diet — you need small, consistent habits that actually stick.

These four foundations support energy, metabolism, and long-term health:
🥩 Prioritize protein → builds and preserves lean muscle
🌿 Add color daily → phytonutrients protect your cells
🌾 Fiber is king → balances blood sugar + supports your gut
🧂 Choose whole foods → real food > perfection

Start with one.
Repeat it until it’s effortless.
Then add the next.

That’s how longevity is built.

10/08/2025

If you can’t breathe through your nose, you’re out of Zone 2

Zone 2 = that sweet spot of steady cardio where you can talk but don’t want to sing.

Here’s why it matters 👇
💪 Builds mitochondria (energy powerhouses)
🔥 Improves fat burning
🔁 Enhances recovery and endurance

Do 2–3 sessions per week (30–60 min) to get the best longevity return on your training.

10/06/2025

Did you know your VO₂ max is one of the best predictors of lifespan?

VO₂ max = how much oxygen your body can use during exercise.

Why it matters:
📉 Low VO₂ max = higher risk of cardiovascular disease.
📈 Higher VO₂ max = better endurance, energy, and longer life.

The good news? It’s trainable at ANY age. Zone 2 cardio, intervals, and consistent training all improve it.

10/03/2025

Whole food nutrition is simple — and powerful.

When your plate is built from ingredients that are close to their natural state, you get:
🥚 Protein that protects muscle and metabolism
🥦 Fiber that balances blood sugar and feeds your gut
🍎 Micronutrients that reduce inflammation and support healthy aging

No ultra-processed shortcuts. Just food your body knows what to do with.

10/01/2025

Strong legs = longer life.
Lower-body strength isn’t just for athletes.
Research shows: 🏋️‍♂️Leg strength is tied to lower mortality risk 🏋️‍♂️Improves balance + independence as we age 🏋️‍♂️ Supports metabolic health + bone density

Squats, deadlifts, lunges, step-ups…
Lower-body strength is one of the best predictors of healthy aging.

Address

144 Thadeus Street, #1
South Portland, ME
04106

Telephone

+12073323961

Website

http://www.longevitymaine.co/

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