9 Hack your mitochondria
Longevity is the new anti-aging, and keeping your mitochondria—the energy producers in your cells—in good shape is one of the keys to feeling young and energized in your 40s.
One of the best ways to do this, according to research, is exercise, although you’ll need to be strategic about what kind. Instead of just focusing on low or high intensity exercise, you’ll need to do both. Research presented at the American College of Sports Medicine 2016 meeting suggested that average people need just two out of every ten workouts to be high intensity to reap mitochondrial benefits. And for more exercise advice, check out the 40 Great Exercises for Adding Muscle Over 40.
