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A Holisitc Science
Meta-Age blends holistic movement practices with modern science to promote sustainable health, strength, and longevity, tailored specifically for midlifers. The approach is rooted in the four pillars of healthy longevity, as defined by the Mayo Clinic: not smoking, maintaining a healthy BMI, following a balanced diet, and engaging in 150+ minutes of vigorous exercise weekly. These pillars form the foundation of Meta-Age’s philosophy.
According to Loprinzi et al. (Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 2016), only 2.7% of adults meet these criteria, known as Meta-Agers. Meta-Age aims to inspire the 97.3% to join the 2.7% by adopting the mindset and habits that support long-term vitality.
The Meta-Age Approach: Building on the Mayo Clinic’s Findings
Meta-Age expands on the Mayo Clinic’s pillars by focusing on mobility, resilience, and mindset, ensuring longevity isn’t just about surviving, but thriving. It combines physical movement, accountability, and mental clarity to help individuals reach their full potential at every stage of life. This comprehensive approach aligns with the Mayo Clinic’s research and supports long-term health by fostering the right habits, mindset, and consistency.
KunAqua: A Revolutionary System
KunAqua bridges the gap between traditional fitness programmes and the unique needs of midlifers. This low-impact, water-based system optimises joint health, muscle resilience, and overall vitality. KunAqua integrates the fluid movements of Tai Chi, the discipline of Karate, and the breath control of Yoga to create a holistic fitness solution. It focuses on functional movement, helping individuals build muscle, preserve joint health, and improve mobility in ways that are gentle on the body while still highly effective.
Water’s unique properties—its buoyancy and resistance—make it ideal for those experiencing joint pain or stiffness. The buoyancy supports the body, while water resistance engages multiple muscle groups, enhancing the effectiveness of each movement.
The Power of Water
Water-based exercise offers unique benefits for midlifers:
- Buoyancy: Reduces joint impact by up to 90%, ideal for those with stiffness or joint pain.
- Resistance: Engages multiple muscle groups, making workouts more efficient.
- Instant Feedback: Helps maintain proper posture and engage the right muscles.
KunAqua also activates autophagy, the body’s natural healing process, by promoting functional movement. This process clears out damaged cells and regenerates new, healthy ones, increasing resilience as we age.
Cellular Health: Myokines and NAD+
KunAqua supports cellular health by activating myokines—proteins released by muscles that promote growth, repair, and fat-burning. These myokines, such as BDNF (which supports brain function) and Irisin (which helps burn fat), enhance the body’s ability to regenerate and fight age-related decline (Pedersen & Febbraio, 2012). KunAqua also boosts NAD+ production, a coenzyme that supports cellular energy and mitochondrial health, combating age-related fatigue and improving longevity (Yoshino et al., 2011).
Proven Benefits
Studies show that water-based exercise can improve joint mobility, muscle function, and overall well-being, particularly for those over 40 with joint pain or stiffness. It helps maintain vitality and strength while reducing the risk of injury (Bainbridge et al., 2016).
The Science Behind Meta-Age’s Approach
Meta-Age is grounded in the Mayo Clinic’s research on the four pillars of healthy longevity. We build upon these pillars by focusing on mobility, resilience, and a mindset that sustains long-term health. Meta-Age’s approach aligns with this research and adds a focus on the mental and emotional resilience needed to maintain vitality as we age.
The Meta-Age Advantage
Meta-Age is more than just a fitness system—it’s a mindset and a movement. By combining consistent, purposeful movement with a growth-oriented mentality, Meta-Age empowers individuals to redefine aging. The science supports it: KunAqua is a proven, science-backed system designed to help you age with strength, resilience, and vitality. Meta-Age’s holistic approach goes beyond fitness to create sustainable habits for healthy longevity, starting with small, intentional actions and a commitment to accountability.
References
Pedersen, B. K., & Febbraio, M. A. (2012). Muscle as a secretory organ. Nature Reviews Endocrinology, 8(8), 457-465. https://doi.org/10.1038/nrendo.2012.49
Yoshino, J., Baur, J. A., & Imai, S. I. (2011). NAD+ intermediates: The biology and therapeutic potential of NAD+ precursors. Cell Metabolism, 14(6), 747-758. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmet.2011.11.007
Bainbridge, D., Curtis, C., & MacFarlane, M. (2016). Water-based exercise and its impact on functional mobility in individuals with joint pain and stiffness. Clinical Journal of Pain, 32(10), 906-913. https://doi.org/10.1097/AJP.0000000000000312
Loprinzi, P. D., et al. (2016). Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 91(7), 970-981.