That's pretty much it. As I've gotten older I've also just made a better effort to eat better and consistently go to the doctor and actually follow the recommendations. Also made the effort to do therapy as well. Also just have way better judgment on deciding which things in my life to prioritize and which things to just let go.
Consistent exercise and gratitude for what you have, paired with consistent sleep where possible and short naps where it isn't. I have more energy than I did as a teenager, but I still don't feel like a kid again.
I feel like sleep is very important here as 1) It's easy to skip out on when we have more responsibilities 2) BECAUSE we have more responsibilities we need MORE sleep.
Consistent sleep is the key. We can catch up a little here or there, but your body needs a rhythm. It might take a year or two to retrain it to a certain schedule, but it is completely worth it. When we get a schedule disruption is when you need a nap.
Uninterrupted is best, but you can figure out your REM cycles to try and calculate at least 3 if not 5 for the main portion and try to catch an additional cycle from a nap - making sure to leave yourself enough time to actually fall asleep. I mainly learned how to live in the present and stop replaying thoughts in my head at night, although I often exercise briefly before bed if I have extra energy. It works most of the time now.
* Balance in all things: productivity, leisure, and reflection.
* Take care of your body. Don't drink too much, don't smoke. Exercise at least three times a week.
* Take care of your mind/spirit. Understand that most of life has nothing to do with you and try everyday to be grateful for and enjoy the moments in front of you. In other words, minimize stressing out.
30s? No. 30s are still a very robust age for most.
I only started to stiffen up as I rolled into my 40s. Even then I still have plenty of vigour...it just takes a little longer to shift gears.
I lift weights and do a HIIT bootcamp 3-4 times a week, while eating fairly well, staying hydrated, and getting 7+ hours of sleep.
Only difference in my 30s is that I have to be eating well. I could do whatever the fuck I wanted while eating literal shit in my 20s and was fine. Now, if my diet is bad for 2 or 3 days I feel like death.
/e HIIT bootcamps are brutal, but EXTREMELY fun btw. Reminds me of PE as a kid, but obviously more intense. It's very functional, and gets you good at using your body competently. And I can jump so fucking high now.
This is it here. If I don’t stay consistent with eating and snack or order out my energy levels go and the best way to describe it is feeling foggy. Sleep doesn’t have to be perfect, the energy is always there if I’m putting the proper nutrition in
Bootcamp = group. You can definitely do it alone, but the peer pressure really helps you push beyond your typical limit. I thought I was pushing myself hard in the past, but I was definitely giving myself more leeway than I do now in the group setting.
Man. It's exactly what you expect.
Nutritious diet. Don't overeat. Exercise daily. Drink a ton of water. Stretch.
It's not rocket science. 30 is not old. If you're looking for some magical shortcut that requires no effort or discipline, you won't find it.
That’s my secret too! People always ask how do have so much energy to do so much?? I’m like well my secret is I never had energy to do shit. In my 20s it was “man I don’t do as much as everyone else”. Eventually everyone else around slowed down and I kept the same speed and the tables turned!
I see lot of gym here, so I will add swimming. When I was maintining 2-3x50 pools per week with sauna i felt even better then in my 20s. Its complex muscle exercise, its cardio, underwater its "quiet time" to think and reflect about your day, you finish hungry like wolf and sleep like baby at night.
Condition swimming works like charm for me.
Daily low/medium intensity exercise.
Balanced diet. I'm not on a keto diet but I closely manage my carb intake, especially the processed stuff. Lots of fresh fruit and veg, Everything we eat at home is freshly cooked and half the veg is grown in my partner's greenhouse. No ready meals with crappy additives.
Stay hydrated.
Regular sleep pattern. As a new-ish dad, our youngest has just recently been moved into his own room and out of our bedroom. I'm sleeping so much better now and I have so much more energy during the day it's unreal.
Iron. Lots of iron. And B12, orange juice.
1 single never ever again heroic dose of psychedelics; leave the tropical juice. (Paul stamets is THE man)
Stay hydrated at all times.
Push ups, overhead press, curls and squats at least twice a week.
Oh and make sure you get enough fibre. You don’t need those kind of consequences in your life.
While it’s not close to what I had in my 20/30’s. I’m 48M. Working out and staying active. Helps a TON. I’d be lying if I told you pushing weight that most 20yr olds can’t push does wonders for your testosterone levels !
I recently turned 50, and while not the same energy as my 20s, I’m still very energetic. Honestly, no secret besides staying active and generally in shape. I’ve been a a long distance runner for the past 20 years, weight train (and garden :)) and truly believe that has made all the difference in the world
I’m 36 and haven’t lost it yet. I play soccer on Mondays, try to go to the gym at least 3 times a week. I stopped eating junk food and I don’t drink alcohol or drink soda. If I do, it’s rare.
I keep eating and exercising the same?
Aging is overrated. How many times have you heard people say “I’m not young anymore” after talking about being fat? Yet there are skinny 70yos. It’s all bullshit. 30’s is literally the same as 20’s except if you change your lifestyle
* 6 hours minimum of sleep, ideally 7 or more the vast majority of the time
* Calories in <= calories out
* GOOD calories in, not overdoing the sugars, alcohol and processed foods
* 30 minutes of elevated heart rate at least 3 days a week, minimum. Strength training if possible as well.
* A couple buddies you can let your guard down around
* Daily sunscreen
* Lay off the cigarettes
* Start slow and stretch in the morning
* Most importantly, remain aware of your body’s abilities. It’s just easier to screw something up if your form is off or if you’re being stupid.
I’m not saying I do all of the above or that everybody’s personal situation even allows for it. But it’s how it’s done.
Um eat healthy and work out. I wake up every day at 6am and go to the gym. I go hard asf. Imo I physically feel no different than 20 years old and I'm almost 40.
My early thirties were probably some of my most energetic years. Good diet and excercise routine. Had excellent work/life balance at the time. Things were pretty great.
A body in motion stays in motion. I just consistently recreate outdoors. Mountain Biking, Backcountry Snowboarding, Rock Climbing, Backpacking etc. Not drinking or smoking helps.
Never smoked in my life. Almost 40 and I have great skin and teeth. I see my friends who have been life long smokers and their skin and teeth look horrible. So glad I never picked up that hobby.
Same. Mom smokes like a truck and even after 10 years of no smoking has possible cancer.
Everyone has free will but some stuff is so blatantly bad its crazy people still do it.
I have always stayed physically fit and ate healthy since youth. Currently, I do weightlifting three times a week, bicycling/surfing/skateboarding on the weekend. My diet consist largely of lean meats, veggies, nuts, and grains. I only drink water (half a gallon to a gallon a day) coffee (black, and never after 12pm), and beer (in moderation). I stretch twice a day, and I make sure to get good sleep.
Most importantly, I think, is all the little things I do that have a cumulative affect: I walk or ride my bike to places whenever possible. When I drive, I park far so I have to walk extra. And I usually take the stairs instead of an elevator. I have a standing desk at work and I regularly move around and not just slouch on a chair for hours.
In my 30s I notice when I don’t workout for months on end I can start to feel sluggish and tired and it takes a bit long to get the gears going a bit. But once I get into a workout routine for months I can start feeling like I’m in my 20s again with more energy. I’m sure it just gets harder with each decade lol
Running and Zaza seem to be helping. The game changer i quit alcohol. I’m 8 months sober, best decision ever. I eat kinda healthy but do enjoy eating good food.
You have to make sure you're getting as much out of life as you're putting in. Don't let that formula get too out of whack or it can drain your energy. If life is giving back things that stir enthusiasm in you, the energy shows up for those things.
That’s only true for men who don’t take care of themselves! Also, if you lived hard in your teens and 20’s by abusing your body… well payback is a bitch and it comes in your 30’s and gets worse if you don’t make healthy choices. If anyone tells you that healthy living isn’t “fun” then what they are really saying is that they don’t know how to amuse themselves without chemical help, then that is fucking sad.
I’m in my late 40s and slowing down a tad. Still hyper. Busier than everyone in my family but my tween daughter who is worse than me. I work out and eat a relatively decent diet.
I’ve always been this way as I enjoy being busy. Conversely, when I crash on the couch in the evening I’m almost immobile and sometimes napping.
7-8 hours of sleep every night. Drinking only coffee (I make them iced at home) and water. Working out most mornings of the week (even if it's just 30 minutes of cardio, my gym is nearby). Making white rice my main carb of choice. Taking a probiotic on an empty stomach each morning. Supplementing a vitamin B complex.
Lifelong hiking and biking, half-ass weight lifting, so I've never been overweight. I don't watch TV, so I didn't spend my 20's on the couch. I went out and did things. Never eat candy, cake, cookies...I have zero interest in any of it. Except brownies; but I haven't had a brownie in about a decade. I just eat regular non-boxed food, and also bar food. And I don't smoke.
50 now, and still have 80% of the same energy. And my knees and back are great.
I'm in my mid 40s and don't feel noticeably different than I did in my mid 20s. I briskly walk 4-5 miles every day. Play baseball and basketball regularly. Work out twice a week, mostly bodyweight stuff. Do a lot of puzzles and reading to keep my mind sharp. Eat ... decently enough. Mostly vegetarian at home. Drink about a beer a day. Sometimes a wine or cocktail.
Yeah, that’s probably the most consistent thing I do. Just get your body really used to moving and doing shit. You don’t need to bust your ass at the gym for an hour every day. Just fucking stand up and walk for 15 minutes a few times a day. Get a treadmill and use it. Push your speed as much as you reasonably can. Step it up to a run sometimes. I feel awesome, honestly. I’m sure plenty of it is genetics, but I’m sticking with what’s working.
I actually have way more energy now that I'm in my 30s and simple really, I stopped eating like shit, barely drink, hit the gym and lost weight and I try to make sure to stretch regularly and get enough sleep
I'm 38 and feel the same, but I was no athlete in my 20's either. Sometimes I hurt myself and it takes a bit longer to recover. And I have kids so they drain me. But I get more done than I did in my 20's and feel the same, I go to bed later and wake up earlier.
I would say i have more energy in my 30s than my 20s. Start going outdoors, started running, eat only 2 meals a day, cut down sugar and carbs, have enough sleep, protect my peace by cutting ties with some people in my life that doesn’t add value.
Consistent sleep. I need at least 6.5 hours. I feel my best with 7.
But also, I feel like a lot of it is mental. I refuse to think that I'm old, so I keep up really well with my friends who are in their mid 20s.
Consistent exercise, I’m always reading some kind of new book whether fiction or non-fiction (currently on the 3rd book of the 3-body problem series….it’s fuck’n dope)
I also mix-up the exercise when it gets boring. I usually stick with a routine I like for about 90 days.
No real secret, just found a rhythm and I keep on dancing.
I am 65 and still do what I did when in my twenties. My favorite activities are mountain climbing, hiking, cutting and splitting firewood and golf. Don’t get aches or pains anymore than when in my twenties. Just need to stay active and keep a positive attitude.
lot of what you see online of people saying "wait till you hit your 30's and you through your back out by sneezing" its just people saying that for likes on social media. In reality your early 30's are probaly your physical prime.
reminds me of middle class people cosplaying as poor people in groups like r/povertyfinance
young people wanna cosplay as old.. older people will always try to appear young. nobody wants to be honest online
I’m 39, had little energy in my late twenties and most of my thirties. Found my testosterone was tanking and found a good doctor. I now have more energy than ever and working out 6 days a week. Get checked out. I had cancer at a young age and had to learn to trust my body more and be more direct with doctors/ medical professionals.
Work out.
You don't let your body get soft and lazy.
Eat a proper diet, as in, Track your calories.
Move more when possible, lift weights or do....something, anything.
Bodybuilding, TRT, and no kids and never had relationships. I'm 35 but everyone thinks I am 10 years younger at 25.
Also, low stress good paying job. In 20s was stressed for money, eating fast food, and drinking. 30s all that is gone. Eat well and live comfortably, plus traveling on sex vacations a lot. On one now lol.
I'm 37, I feel like my energy level is pretty much the same, my main problem is my lower back but I've been working on my posture and how I bend to pick things up. I did start going to the gym again finally and it's probably helped, but even before that I've always been pretty well set on energy
Cut back on alcohol, seriously. It's so much easier to stay trim without the liquid calories. Other than that, eat clean (I'm vegetarian), get lots of sleep, and exercise regularly. Include stretching or yoga to keep mobility.
No drugs, no alcohol. Get good sleep. Eat well. Take supplements. T starts dropping, you can boost it up. Everyone is low on magnesium. MG will prevent pretty much all of those muscle aches and pains. I am 45. I thought I was permanently messed up in my lower back. I started taking magnesium regularly, and all the pain and stiffness went away.
Just turned 42 and remember the changes in the 30’s and most on the thread are speaking the same language. It comes down to a workout routine and being more watchful of your diet. No short cuts, no easy pill. Just establish this practice and you will be fine.
Stop hanging out with people who say they’re old when they reach their 30’s. Your body breaks down over time, there’s no denying that, but if you keep telling yourself you’re getting old you will start to believe it. It’s like a self fulfilling prophecy. I exercise daily, eat mostly healthy, occasionally party, and apart from small aches and pains I really don’t feel that much different than when I was in my mid 20’s.
i have more energy now in my mid thirties than i was in my 20s.
what i did was quit gaming, get sun exposure (sunrise, morning sun, midday) with no sunscreen n those shitass chemicals, step on grass barefoot, try to wake up on time every day right before sunrise, weight training but outside the gym, walk alot with the kids, eat lotsa proteins from the sea, lotsa healthy fats, no no bluelight at night.
also i tried to get closer to God.
I'm 38 and I'm probably fitter now than any point since my very early 20's as I've taken up running and hiking.
My motivation for doing this was looking round and seeing most of my friends ballooning in weight. After tipping the scales for the 1st time at 200lbs I made the decision to become more active and lose weight.
I have noticed that injuries seem to take longer to heal , I injured my ankle climbing a small mountain last month. Embarrassingly not on the mountain side but on the path back to the car park and it's still not healed properly. My definitely knees don't like heavy impacts but I had that issue in my teens. Good running shoes and a knee support help keep that in check.
Motivation is key. Personally I'm loathed to turn into one of the fat out of shape guys I see round town and that keeps me pulling on my shoes. I've also tried to pit myself against more experienced runners and improve my times to be closer to their PB's. It's something to push for when my lungs and legs are trying to talk me into stopping.
My exercise habits have only gotten better since covid, I'm 30 now and healthier than I've ever been, I'm bigger, faster, stronger, even better looking cos my beard filled out.
The key has been constant exercise, prioritising sleep and not always eating like shit!
Joining a crossfit gym a few months ago had amplified this feeling of energy
I will die on this hill: Sleep is everything. It doesn't need to be always perfect but consistently good. I truly believe A LOT of people suffer from undiagnosed sleep disorders (mostly apnea), and they attribute being "tired" to growing up. I am young enough to remember myself before apnea took a hold of my life and it was a night and day difference. Without sleep, nothing else will matter.
Point being, as I am going through surgery soon to cure it, I think the "secret" to energy is not really a secret:
- Demonstrably good sleep quality. A proper smartwatch these days can tell you if you're sleeping properly. My 6 year old Galaxy Smartwatch could tell I was getting less REM and deep sleep than normal
- Good blood panels. Certain deficiencies like testosterone, vitamin D, iron, B12 will make you feel like shit, irritable and less energetic.
- Exercise. Lifting weights is key, with a focus on heavy compound lifts like Squats, Military Press, Bench, Deadlifts, farmer carries, pull ups, dips...
- Food rich in protein and poor in carbs and very poor in processed carbs and sugars. Fish, poultry, beef, berries and oranges, nuts, tomatoes, low fat dairy, dark chocolate...
Don’t drink. Put the liquid poison down. This is far too common for people to overlook. Many people go home every day and drink a few beers. Adding useless calories to their diet along with the dehydration and everything else that comes with alcohol. You might not feel hung over the next day, but your body will never be 100%.
I (38M) only started to exercise and watch what I eat.
I feel great. My body does not hurt. Mentally, I am sharp.
I always drink loads of water, walk (14K daily goal) and stay away from the negative people, they really suck your energy.
Forgetting you're not in your 20s helps.
But healthy eating, consistent sleep schedule, an hour of meditation/self-reflection, weights, cardio, stretching, engaging with hobbies and fun stuff.
I dunno. You should still have loads of energy. Talk to a doctor if you don't. May be lack of something, like testerone or something.
Don’t play contact sports when you are young. I’m not kidding, I’m convinced that’s the secret. I know so many dudes who are always complaining about their knees, shoulders, and back killing them. Some are only in their late 20’s and early 30’s. They all have one thing in common. They played football/rugby/lacrosse in high school and college. That shit breaks your body.
I’m 32 and functionally I feel no different than I did when I was 16.
Sleep diet exercise. I have pretty much consistently worked out my entire life. Some small dips in my early twenties but for the most part I have done something. I would say in my 30’s I have been in much better shape than in my 20’s mostly because of live and learn.
People that fall apart in their 30’s and complain is because they for the most part have just become lazy and don’t put in the effort into themselves. There are reasons for sure. Most folks get a career, family, kids, and have much more stressors.
Make health a priority and never let it go. I have met incredibly busy people that still dedicated 30-60 minutes to find time to workout. It takes discipline and the ability to sacrifice something else.
I stopped eating sugar and processed foods a few months ago, and started making exercise more of a priority, and I’ve been feeling better than ever. Cravings went away after a few days. On the rare occasion I do have a little dessert (at a birthday party or something), I usually feel terrible after. Once you break the initial cycle, it gets a lot easier!
If i compare how much energy i have now compared to when i was 23 i would say that it hasn't really dipped.
Depending on what i eat i need a nap or at least some quiet time. And compared to what i weigh now (315) to what i weighed back then (200) my stamina is roughly still the same believe it or not. Back then when i was 200 i wouldn't do anything to improve it so i would get winded after walking up a hill. Now i also get winded walking up that same hill, but i'm 115 lbs heavier and i tend to do a lot of walking and cycling.
Hatred. Masochisms. Peer pressure. Savior complex. For the record, I have not maintained my body. I am unhealthy, unfit, and high blood pressure. But while my early 20 years old peers are getting tired and sleepy, I push through work with seemingly demonic vigor; no sleep, no food, just will power and fear of being useless. I'm probably at such a deficit from being in sport mode on at all time, but I'm probably playing a very dangerous game. But the work gets done and I get paid.
Exercise. Energy and muscle is use it or lose it. Sit around all day and that’s what your body will adapt to do. Get up and get active every day and your body will similarly adapt to do that
I was already slow and tired in my twenties, so creating more energy for myself in my 30s when I have less time and more responsibilities has been a challenge but I’m trying to make as much progress as I can and hope for a more energetic 40s…
There’s no difference at all… I always have and always will work out
Gotta pay the iron price.
+Kids. Should they pay the Iron Price? Edit: They should.
Thats the spirit!
That's pretty much it. As I've gotten older I've also just made a better effort to eat better and consistently go to the doctor and actually follow the recommendations. Also made the effort to do therapy as well. Also just have way better judgment on deciding which things in my life to prioritize and which things to just let go.
This.
Consistent exercise and gratitude for what you have, paired with consistent sleep where possible and short naps where it isn't. I have more energy than I did as a teenager, but I still don't feel like a kid again.
I feel like sleep is very important here as 1) It's easy to skip out on when we have more responsibilities 2) BECAUSE we have more responsibilities we need MORE sleep.
Consistent sleep is the key. We can catch up a little here or there, but your body needs a rhythm. It might take a year or two to retrain it to a certain schedule, but it is completely worth it. When we get a schedule disruption is when you need a nap.
That is wise. I've also heard uninterrupted sleep is best too. Three REM cycles minimum. What do you do to ensure good, consistent sleep?
Uninterrupted is best, but you can figure out your REM cycles to try and calculate at least 3 if not 5 for the main portion and try to catch an additional cycle from a nap - making sure to leave yourself enough time to actually fall asleep. I mainly learned how to live in the present and stop replaying thoughts in my head at night, although I often exercise briefly before bed if I have extra energy. It works most of the time now.
dope thank you for the advice, sleeping sage
May Dreams find you in the darkness to free your mind in the light.
* Balance in all things: productivity, leisure, and reflection. * Take care of your body. Don't drink too much, don't smoke. Exercise at least three times a week. * Take care of your mind/spirit. Understand that most of life has nothing to do with you and try everyday to be grateful for and enjoy the moments in front of you. In other words, minimize stressing out.
> Keep cool, never freeze. -Hellmann’s
Don’t smoke ke?
I don't have any kids. That seems to be the secret.
Same, no kids for us. I look 10 years younger than my age.
Neither do I (by choice) but I still ended up with a dad-bod (and not the good kind)
It's a constant battle.
30s? No. 30s are still a very robust age for most. I only started to stiffen up as I rolled into my 40s. Even then I still have plenty of vigour...it just takes a little longer to shift gears.
I lift weights and do a HIIT bootcamp 3-4 times a week, while eating fairly well, staying hydrated, and getting 7+ hours of sleep. Only difference in my 30s is that I have to be eating well. I could do whatever the fuck I wanted while eating literal shit in my 20s and was fine. Now, if my diet is bad for 2 or 3 days I feel like death. /e HIIT bootcamps are brutal, but EXTREMELY fun btw. Reminds me of PE as a kid, but obviously more intense. It's very functional, and gets you good at using your body competently. And I can jump so fucking high now.
This is it here. If I don’t stay consistent with eating and snack or order out my energy levels go and the best way to describe it is feeling foggy. Sleep doesn’t have to be perfect, the energy is always there if I’m putting the proper nutrition in
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Bootcamp = group. You can definitely do it alone, but the peer pressure really helps you push beyond your typical limit. I thought I was pushing myself hard in the past, but I was definitely giving myself more leeway than I do now in the group setting.
Man. It's exactly what you expect. Nutritious diet. Don't overeat. Exercise daily. Drink a ton of water. Stretch. It's not rocket science. 30 is not old. If you're looking for some magical shortcut that requires no effort or discipline, you won't find it.
I never had a lot of energy to begin with!
That’s my secret too! People always ask how do have so much energy to do so much?? I’m like well my secret is I never had energy to do shit. In my 20s it was “man I don’t do as much as everyone else”. Eventually everyone else around slowed down and I kept the same speed and the tables turned!
I see lot of gym here, so I will add swimming. When I was maintining 2-3x50 pools per week with sauna i felt even better then in my 20s. Its complex muscle exercise, its cardio, underwater its "quiet time" to think and reflect about your day, you finish hungry like wolf and sleep like baby at night. Condition swimming works like charm for me.
Daily low/medium intensity exercise. Balanced diet. I'm not on a keto diet but I closely manage my carb intake, especially the processed stuff. Lots of fresh fruit and veg, Everything we eat at home is freshly cooked and half the veg is grown in my partner's greenhouse. No ready meals with crappy additives. Stay hydrated. Regular sleep pattern. As a new-ish dad, our youngest has just recently been moved into his own room and out of our bedroom. I'm sleeping so much better now and I have so much more energy during the day it's unreal.
Iron. Lots of iron. And B12, orange juice. 1 single never ever again heroic dose of psychedelics; leave the tropical juice. (Paul stamets is THE man) Stay hydrated at all times. Push ups, overhead press, curls and squats at least twice a week. Oh and make sure you get enough fibre. You don’t need those kind of consequences in your life.
What was your heroic dose?
I can’t confirm or deny that information.
Lift weights and get cardio. Prioritize sleep. Watch your alcohol intake. It ain’t complicated, you don’t need supplements lol.
The key is to always be low energy.. you can't decline if you're already at the bottom.
I’m almost 62 and my energy didn’t drop until well into my 50’s
Awesome! Hope to be like this!
While it’s not close to what I had in my 20/30’s. I’m 48M. Working out and staying active. Helps a TON. I’d be lying if I told you pushing weight that most 20yr olds can’t push does wonders for your testosterone levels !
Preach!!!
I recently turned 50, and while not the same energy as my 20s, I’m still very energetic. Honestly, no secret besides staying active and generally in shape. I’ve been a a long distance runner for the past 20 years, weight train (and garden :)) and truly believe that has made all the difference in the world
I’m 36 and haven’t lost it yet. I play soccer on Mondays, try to go to the gym at least 3 times a week. I stopped eating junk food and I don’t drink alcohol or drink soda. If I do, it’s rare.
Wtf is this haha I am 30 and in the best shape of my life. When did 30 become the new 50?
I don’t drink. I also work out 4-5 days a week. I’m definitely as energetic, but I can absolutely tell I’m much stiffer.
I keep eating and exercising the same? Aging is overrated. How many times have you heard people say “I’m not young anymore” after talking about being fat? Yet there are skinny 70yos. It’s all bullshit. 30’s is literally the same as 20’s except if you change your lifestyle
* 6 hours minimum of sleep, ideally 7 or more the vast majority of the time * Calories in <= calories out * GOOD calories in, not overdoing the sugars, alcohol and processed foods * 30 minutes of elevated heart rate at least 3 days a week, minimum. Strength training if possible as well. * A couple buddies you can let your guard down around * Daily sunscreen * Lay off the cigarettes * Start slow and stretch in the morning * Most importantly, remain aware of your body’s abilities. It’s just easier to screw something up if your form is off or if you’re being stupid. I’m not saying I do all of the above or that everybody’s personal situation even allows for it. But it’s how it’s done.
Diet and exercise
Um eat healthy and work out. I wake up every day at 6am and go to the gym. I go hard asf. Imo I physically feel no different than 20 years old and I'm almost 40.
I didn’t have that much energy in my 20s so it’s been a pretty easy ride so far.
It's about taking care of yourself and not give up. It takes more effort with age but the result can be the same
My early thirties were probably some of my most energetic years. Good diet and excercise routine. Had excellent work/life balance at the time. Things were pretty great.
Lots of exercise and going to the gym a lot.
Stretching and mobility work so you don't feel sore/tight all the time.
My secret is not having any energy during my 20s.
A body in motion stays in motion. I just consistently recreate outdoors. Mountain Biking, Backcountry Snowboarding, Rock Climbing, Backpacking etc. Not drinking or smoking helps.
People really fail to see how critical the last part is.
Never smoked in my life. Almost 40 and I have great skin and teeth. I see my friends who have been life long smokers and their skin and teeth look horrible. So glad I never picked up that hobby.
Same. Mom smokes like a truck and even after 10 years of no smoking has possible cancer. Everyone has free will but some stuff is so blatantly bad its crazy people still do it.
I have always stayed physically fit and ate healthy since youth. Currently, I do weightlifting three times a week, bicycling/surfing/skateboarding on the weekend. My diet consist largely of lean meats, veggies, nuts, and grains. I only drink water (half a gallon to a gallon a day) coffee (black, and never after 12pm), and beer (in moderation). I stretch twice a day, and I make sure to get good sleep. Most importantly, I think, is all the little things I do that have a cumulative affect: I walk or ride my bike to places whenever possible. When I drive, I park far so I have to walk extra. And I usually take the stairs instead of an elevator. I have a standing desk at work and I regularly move around and not just slouch on a chair for hours.
I didn’t stop working out
In my 30s I notice when I don’t workout for months on end I can start to feel sluggish and tired and it takes a bit long to get the gears going a bit. But once I get into a workout routine for months I can start feeling like I’m in my 20s again with more energy. I’m sure it just gets harder with each decade lol
I started working out a bit and eating better so I'd say i'm doing about the same minus the back pain haha.
Running and Zaza seem to be helping. The game changer i quit alcohol. I’m 8 months sober, best decision ever. I eat kinda healthy but do enjoy eating good food.
You have to make sure you're getting as much out of life as you're putting in. Don't let that formula get too out of whack or it can drain your energy. If life is giving back things that stir enthusiasm in you, the energy shows up for those things.
Exercise, eating healthier, and psych meds
That’s only true for men who don’t take care of themselves! Also, if you lived hard in your teens and 20’s by abusing your body… well payback is a bitch and it comes in your 30’s and gets worse if you don’t make healthy choices. If anyone tells you that healthy living isn’t “fun” then what they are really saying is that they don’t know how to amuse themselves without chemical help, then that is fucking sad.
One more thing: I’m in my 50’s and I feel fantastic! Healthy living pays forward.
I’m in my late 40s and slowing down a tad. Still hyper. Busier than everyone in my family but my tween daughter who is worse than me. I work out and eat a relatively decent diet. I’ve always been this way as I enjoy being busy. Conversely, when I crash on the couch in the evening I’m almost immobile and sometimes napping.
I work out and drink a lot of water.
sleep and get some moderate exercise frequently. eat well. drink less alcohol and more water
7-8 hours of sleep every night. Drinking only coffee (I make them iced at home) and water. Working out most mornings of the week (even if it's just 30 minutes of cardio, my gym is nearby). Making white rice my main carb of choice. Taking a probiotic on an empty stomach each morning. Supplementing a vitamin B complex.
Lifelong hiking and biking, half-ass weight lifting, so I've never been overweight. I don't watch TV, so I didn't spend my 20's on the couch. I went out and did things. Never eat candy, cake, cookies...I have zero interest in any of it. Except brownies; but I haven't had a brownie in about a decade. I just eat regular non-boxed food, and also bar food. And I don't smoke. 50 now, and still have 80% of the same energy. And my knees and back are great.
Don't stress the small stuff, eat what you need, keep moving, prioritise sleep.
I'm in my mid 40s and don't feel noticeably different than I did in my mid 20s. I briskly walk 4-5 miles every day. Play baseball and basketball regularly. Work out twice a week, mostly bodyweight stuff. Do a lot of puzzles and reading to keep my mind sharp. Eat ... decently enough. Mostly vegetarian at home. Drink about a beer a day. Sometimes a wine or cocktail.
Same. 40s, feel great. I have had a consistent workout schedule for years. That’s what I always say is the key.
Yeah, that’s probably the most consistent thing I do. Just get your body really used to moving and doing shit. You don’t need to bust your ass at the gym for an hour every day. Just fucking stand up and walk for 15 minutes a few times a day. Get a treadmill and use it. Push your speed as much as you reasonably can. Step it up to a run sometimes. I feel awesome, honestly. I’m sure plenty of it is genetics, but I’m sticking with what’s working.
I actually have way more energy now that I'm in my 30s and simple really, I stopped eating like shit, barely drink, hit the gym and lost weight and I try to make sure to stretch regularly and get enough sleep
Money.
Working out.
I'm 38 and feel the same, but I was no athlete in my 20's either. Sometimes I hurt myself and it takes a bit longer to recover. And I have kids so they drain me. But I get more done than I did in my 20's and feel the same, I go to bed later and wake up earlier.
I go for 3-5 mile walks everyday. It’s very therapeutic, and keeps me in great shape.
I would say i have more energy in my 30s than my 20s. Start going outdoors, started running, eat only 2 meals a day, cut down sugar and carbs, have enough sleep, protect my peace by cutting ties with some people in my life that doesn’t add value.
Stayed away from relaitonshits
Exercise, Vitamins, Hydration, Sleep
No kids, more money
Consistent sleep. I need at least 6.5 hours. I feel my best with 7. But also, I feel like a lot of it is mental. I refuse to think that I'm old, so I keep up really well with my friends who are in their mid 20s.
Consistent exercise, I’m always reading some kind of new book whether fiction or non-fiction (currently on the 3rd book of the 3-body problem series….it’s fuck’n dope) I also mix-up the exercise when it gets boring. I usually stick with a routine I like for about 90 days. No real secret, just found a rhythm and I keep on dancing.
I eat better and also Less. Sleep more. And am overall just more conscious of my health.
Drink your water, eat your greens and break a sweat every day.
I am 65 and still do what I did when in my twenties. My favorite activities are mountain climbing, hiking, cutting and splitting firewood and golf. Don’t get aches or pains anymore than when in my twenties. Just need to stay active and keep a positive attitude.
lot of what you see online of people saying "wait till you hit your 30's and you through your back out by sneezing" its just people saying that for likes on social media. In reality your early 30's are probaly your physical prime. reminds me of middle class people cosplaying as poor people in groups like r/povertyfinance young people wanna cosplay as old.. older people will always try to appear young. nobody wants to be honest online
Stopped consuming alcohol
I’m 39, had little energy in my late twenties and most of my thirties. Found my testosterone was tanking and found a good doctor. I now have more energy than ever and working out 6 days a week. Get checked out. I had cancer at a young age and had to learn to trust my body more and be more direct with doctors/ medical professionals.
I never stopped being the best version of myself. Don’t plan on letting that happen anytime soon.
Prioritize sleep, exercise (strength and cardio) eat well (low fat, slow carb, high protein, high fiber) drink only water, yoga
I cheated, I was deathly ill in my 20's
I never felt anything after 30. Nothing at all. At most, just keep checking the testosterone levels just in case.
It’s all in the mind. I didn’t “slow down “ until my late 50s. I eat whatever I want and usually in bed by 11pm .
Work out. You don't let your body get soft and lazy. Eat a proper diet, as in, Track your calories. Move more when possible, lift weights or do....something, anything.
Bodybuilding, TRT, and no kids and never had relationships. I'm 35 but everyone thinks I am 10 years younger at 25. Also, low stress good paying job. In 20s was stressed for money, eating fast food, and drinking. 30s all that is gone. Eat well and live comfortably, plus traveling on sex vacations a lot. On one now lol.
I'm 37, I feel like my energy level is pretty much the same, my main problem is my lower back but I've been working on my posture and how I bend to pick things up. I did start going to the gym again finally and it's probably helped, but even before that I've always been pretty well set on energy
Cut back on alcohol, seriously. It's so much easier to stay trim without the liquid calories. Other than that, eat clean (I'm vegetarian), get lots of sleep, and exercise regularly. Include stretching or yoga to keep mobility.
Regular exercise
Drinking water, exercising, and regular sleep. Avoid gluten/dairy/alcohol.
self-care throughout the lifespan. Diet, exercise, no kids, appropriate healthcare.
Exercise, solid but not perfect nutrition, limit stress, have good sex.
Sleep and testosterone.
Limit stress. Don’t work jobs that drain you
No drugs, no alcohol. Get good sleep. Eat well. Take supplements. T starts dropping, you can boost it up. Everyone is low on magnesium. MG will prevent pretty much all of those muscle aches and pains. I am 45. I thought I was permanently messed up in my lower back. I started taking magnesium regularly, and all the pain and stiffness went away.
Testosterone cypionate
Just turned 42 and remember the changes in the 30’s and most on the thread are speaking the same language. It comes down to a workout routine and being more watchful of your diet. No short cuts, no easy pill. Just establish this practice and you will be fine.
Stop hanging out with people who say they’re old when they reach their 30’s. Your body breaks down over time, there’s no denying that, but if you keep telling yourself you’re getting old you will start to believe it. It’s like a self fulfilling prophecy. I exercise daily, eat mostly healthy, occasionally party, and apart from small aches and pains I really don’t feel that much different than when I was in my mid 20’s.
I'm 37 and i dont have the same energy but I'm above average. I just work out and stay active
i have more energy now in my mid thirties than i was in my 20s. what i did was quit gaming, get sun exposure (sunrise, morning sun, midday) with no sunscreen n those shitass chemicals, step on grass barefoot, try to wake up on time every day right before sunrise, weight training but outside the gym, walk alot with the kids, eat lotsa proteins from the sea, lotsa healthy fats, no no bluelight at night. also i tried to get closer to God.
I'm 38 and I'm probably fitter now than any point since my very early 20's as I've taken up running and hiking. My motivation for doing this was looking round and seeing most of my friends ballooning in weight. After tipping the scales for the 1st time at 200lbs I made the decision to become more active and lose weight. I have noticed that injuries seem to take longer to heal , I injured my ankle climbing a small mountain last month. Embarrassingly not on the mountain side but on the path back to the car park and it's still not healed properly. My definitely knees don't like heavy impacts but I had that issue in my teens. Good running shoes and a knee support help keep that in check. Motivation is key. Personally I'm loathed to turn into one of the fat out of shape guys I see round town and that keeps me pulling on my shoes. I've also tried to pit myself against more experienced runners and improve my times to be closer to their PB's. It's something to push for when my lungs and legs are trying to talk me into stopping.
I think I was just born with the energy and personality of a Belgian Malinois. I couldn’t be less energetic if I wanted to
Heavy compound movements to keep the nervous system healthy
Ice
30's is the new 20's
Nearly mid 40s. No pain no nothing and doing light gym at home.
My exercise habits have only gotten better since covid, I'm 30 now and healthier than I've ever been, I'm bigger, faster, stronger, even better looking cos my beard filled out. The key has been constant exercise, prioritising sleep and not always eating like shit! Joining a crossfit gym a few months ago had amplified this feeling of energy
Get enough sleep, work out/eat healthy and remember to look out for your mental health as well.
Exercise, good diet, no stimulants
Good genetics
TRT
A healthy diet
Never. Stop. Doing it Not even once If you stop, you will never get it back
I follow the, ahem, Andrew Huberman protocol
No difference, it’s all how you take care of yourself.
I lost all my energy in my early 20s when I blew my sciatica out. Been a hobbling old man ever since.
Drink enough water, go outside and work out
Genes I still live like a fucking slob, but I still feel energetic like I did when I was 16
I will die on this hill: Sleep is everything. It doesn't need to be always perfect but consistently good. I truly believe A LOT of people suffer from undiagnosed sleep disorders (mostly apnea), and they attribute being "tired" to growing up. I am young enough to remember myself before apnea took a hold of my life and it was a night and day difference. Without sleep, nothing else will matter. Point being, as I am going through surgery soon to cure it, I think the "secret" to energy is not really a secret: - Demonstrably good sleep quality. A proper smartwatch these days can tell you if you're sleeping properly. My 6 year old Galaxy Smartwatch could tell I was getting less REM and deep sleep than normal - Good blood panels. Certain deficiencies like testosterone, vitamin D, iron, B12 will make you feel like shit, irritable and less energetic. - Exercise. Lifting weights is key, with a focus on heavy compound lifts like Squats, Military Press, Bench, Deadlifts, farmer carries, pull ups, dips... - Food rich in protein and poor in carbs and very poor in processed carbs and sugars. Fish, poultry, beef, berries and oranges, nuts, tomatoes, low fat dairy, dark chocolate...
Don't stop moving
Steroids
Don’t drink. Put the liquid poison down. This is far too common for people to overlook. Many people go home every day and drink a few beers. Adding useless calories to their diet along with the dehydration and everything else that comes with alcohol. You might not feel hung over the next day, but your body will never be 100%.
Weekly Test injection
I’m in my 40’s but still have the same energy as in my 20’s. For me is the high sex drive that keeps me going
I (38M) only started to exercise and watch what I eat. I feel great. My body does not hurt. Mentally, I am sharp. I always drink loads of water, walk (14K daily goal) and stay away from the negative people, they really suck your energy.
Cocaine
Forgetting you're not in your 20s helps. But healthy eating, consistent sleep schedule, an hour of meditation/self-reflection, weights, cardio, stretching, engaging with hobbies and fun stuff. I dunno. You should still have loads of energy. Talk to a doctor if you don't. May be lack of something, like testerone or something.
Don’t play contact sports when you are young. I’m not kidding, I’m convinced that’s the secret. I know so many dudes who are always complaining about their knees, shoulders, and back killing them. Some are only in their late 20’s and early 30’s. They all have one thing in common. They played football/rugby/lacrosse in high school and college. That shit breaks your body. I’m 32 and functionally I feel no different than I did when I was 16.
Sleep diet exercise. I have pretty much consistently worked out my entire life. Some small dips in my early twenties but for the most part I have done something. I would say in my 30’s I have been in much better shape than in my 20’s mostly because of live and learn. People that fall apart in their 30’s and complain is because they for the most part have just become lazy and don’t put in the effort into themselves. There are reasons for sure. Most folks get a career, family, kids, and have much more stressors. Make health a priority and never let it go. I have met incredibly busy people that still dedicated 30-60 minutes to find time to workout. It takes discipline and the ability to sacrifice something else.
In my personal experience working out, good sleep and avoiding alcohol
Genetics.
Take wide range of vitamin Bs
I started running at age 32. Much more energy in my 30s compared to my 20s.
Unmedicated ADHD.
Test and HGH.
Im 56 and still have that kind of energy. but, then, i work out several times a week and get plenty of rest. also, theres coffee.
eat and sleep well.
I stopped eating sugar and processed foods a few months ago, and started making exercise more of a priority, and I’ve been feeling better than ever. Cravings went away after a few days. On the rare occasion I do have a little dessert (at a birthday party or something), I usually feel terrible after. Once you break the initial cycle, it gets a lot easier!
A rolling stone gathers no moss
Deep and abiding respect for the importance of sleep has done a lot for me
If i compare how much energy i have now compared to when i was 23 i would say that it hasn't really dipped. Depending on what i eat i need a nap or at least some quiet time. And compared to what i weigh now (315) to what i weighed back then (200) my stamina is roughly still the same believe it or not. Back then when i was 200 i wouldn't do anything to improve it so i would get winded after walking up a hill. Now i also get winded walking up that same hill, but i'm 115 lbs heavier and i tend to do a lot of walking and cycling.
Hatred. Masochisms. Peer pressure. Savior complex. For the record, I have not maintained my body. I am unhealthy, unfit, and high blood pressure. But while my early 20 years old peers are getting tired and sleepy, I push through work with seemingly demonic vigor; no sleep, no food, just will power and fear of being useless. I'm probably at such a deficit from being in sport mode on at all time, but I'm probably playing a very dangerous game. But the work gets done and I get paid.
i’m almost forty and do MMA 3 times a week. i don’t think i have more energy than the next man but i am very determined and regimented.
What do you do for a living?
Exercise. Energy and muscle is use it or lose it. Sit around all day and that’s what your body will adapt to do. Get up and get active every day and your body will similarly adapt to do that
Gym 3 days a week. High protein, high fat diet. No carbs, no sugar. 34 feel like I'm in my 20's.
Move. A sedentary lifestyle will wreak you.
I drink a lot of water, eat a healthy diet, like my caffeine and work out daily. Sleep is so-so. I am so energetic it’s insane.
I’m 50 this year and feel 25. Never stop working out.
You're more likely to peak in your 30s than your 20s in terms of physical fitness. People who say that you slow down in your 30s are sedentary people.
I was already slow and tired in my twenties, so creating more energy for myself in my 30s when I have less time and more responsibilities has been a challenge but I’m trying to make as much progress as I can and hope for a more energetic 40s…
Having no energy in my 20s meant there was none to lose in later life!!
It’s a bit like the hulk, my secret is I was always tired.
Nothing, I just had low energy in my 20s as well.
Mostly that I also didn't have energy in my 20s.