Outro

What does it really take to get healthier with age?

In this deeply personal solo episode, mindbodygreen co-founder and co-CEO Jason Wachob shares his N-of-1 longevity experiment—and all the data behind it. At 51 years old, Jason’s biological age clocks in at 37.9, with elite cardiovascular and recovery metrics to match: a VO₂ max of 52, resting heart rate as low as 35, and record-high HRV.

This isn’t about extreme biohacking or million-dollar longevity protocols. Jason breaks down the exact lifestyle choices, training approach, and precision nutrition strategies that helped him reverse key aging markers—while balancing life as a CEO, husband, and father of two.

He also opens up about the emotional weight of outliving multiple generations of men in his family—and why, for him, longevity is ultimately about presence, strength, and showing up fully for the people he loves.

Whether you’re curious about VO₂ max training, heart rate variability, diet personalization, or how to build sustainable habits without burning out, this episode offers a rare, data-backed look at what’s possible with consistency and intention.

Chapters

[00:00] Introduction: Biological Age 37 at 51

[00:42] Why This Matters: My Family History

[01:45] My Why: Being the Dad Who Keeps Up

[02:22] The Reality: CEO, Husband, Father

[03:20] The Data Story: HRV, VO₂ Max, and Resting Heart Rate

[04:00] Why I Row the Way I Row

[06:05] Strength Training: 45 Minutes, Maximum Efficiency

[06:45] Diet and Testing: The Boston Heart Labs Game-Changer

[07:10] My Daily Nutrition Protocol

[08:40] Morning Routine and Supplementation

[10:07] Sleep and Recovery Rituals

[10:55] Final Thoughts: What Longevity Really Means

🎙️ This new format episode, hosted by founder and co-CEO Jason Wachob, is from the mindbodygreen podcast, where science meets meaning—and small shifts lead to big health changes.

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