Longevity doctor and 15-time Ironman shares his weekly workout routine

Dr. Jordan Metzl, a sports-medicine physician in New York City, says regular exercise is one of the most important parts of longevity. He calls it “the most ubiquitous, effective, totally no-side-effects drug in the world” and criticizes some of the flashier longevity trends, noting that even the protein craze has gone too far — “I feel like the next move is going to be protein toothpaste.” He starts most days around 5:30 a.m.

with a 30- to 45-minute HIIT or strength session. Favorite moves include hill sprints paired with sets of 10 plyometric jump squats. Metzl often brings dumbbells to the park, describing himself as “this crazy guy, 6 in the morning, doing some strength training in the park with the sun coming up.” After his workout he usually walks about a mile and a half to the office with a small backpack and a change of clothes.

United States, New York City

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