Peter Attia Was on 60 Minutes, And You’re Already Doing What He Recommends

If you saw Dr. Peter Attia on 60 Minutes recently, you might have thought he’d uncovered some groundbreaking new “secrets” to living longer.

But if you train at Progression Fitness, you already know the truth.

Everything he talked about, from strength training and VO₂ Max to Zone 2 cardio and body composition, is exactly what you’re already doing here every week.

You’re not just working out. You’re building the habits and physiology that directly translate to a longer, stronger, more capable life.

Let’s break down the big takeaways and show how you’re already applying them.

1. Strength Training: The Foundation of Longevity

Dr. Attia called strength training the single most powerful lever for longevity. He’s right.

Lifting weights improves insulin sensitivity, bone density, muscle mass, and blood sugar control, all things that keep your body young and capable.

Every squat, press, and deadlift you do here is a deposit into your future health.
You’re not just getting stronger; you’re protecting your independence and quality of life for decades to come.

Keep doing:

• Two to three full-body strength sessions per week.

• Focus on form, consistency, and gradual progress.

• Add just a little weight or a few reps over time — it compounds faster than you think.

You’re literally building your future one rep at a time.

2. Mobility and Stability: Your Longevity Insurance

Getting strong is essential, but moving well is what keeps you in the game.

Every warm-up, stretch, and stability drill you do before class is designed to help you stay pain-free and mobile in the long term.

Those small habits, such as the 90/90 hip stretch, Spiderman lunge, or hanging from the rig, build resilience and protect your joints from the wear and tear of life.

Try this:

• Hang from the pull-up bar every day. See if you can build up to 60 seconds.

• Move your hips through their full range of motion daily (use the 90/90 stretch we love).

• Prioritize quality of movement in every workout, not just the load on the bar.

Strength is power. Mobility is freedom. You’re training both.

3. Cardio Fitness: The Secret Weapon for a Longer Life

If strength is what helps you live better, cardiovascular fitness is what enables you to live longer.

Attia highlighted VO₂ Max, how efficiently your body uses oxygen, as one of the strongest predictors of longevity.
That’s why we program both steady-state and high-intensity conditioning here.

When you’re on the bike, rowing, or hitting intervals in class, you’re not just burning calories, you’re strengthening the single most important muscle in your body: your heart.

We train these two ways at Progression:

• Zone 2 Cardio: Low-intensity, steady work where you can still talk but feel challenged. Great for recovery and heart health.

• High-Intensity Intervals (HIIT): Once or twice a week, we push hard — short bursts that drive VO₂ Max up and make your heart and lungs more efficient.

Both are vital. And together, they make you unstoppable.

4. Body Composition: What Really Matters

Attia discussed the dangers of visceral fat, the type of fat that accumulates around your organs. Our inBody scanner can help you track and attack visceral fat.
It’s the silent factor that drives inflammation, insulin resistance, and disease.

The best defense? Build lean muscle, eat real food, and stay consistent.

That’s why we emphasize nutrition coaching and InBody scans, they’re tools that help you track what truly matters:
How much muscle you’re maintaining, how much fat you’re losing, and how healthy you’re becoming from the inside out.

Keep focusing on:

• Whole, minimally processed foods.

• Protein at every meal.

• Plenty of water and fiber.

• Regular sleep and movement.

You don’t need perfection; you need to keep showing up and doing what you’re already doing, progression over perfection.

The Progression Takeaway

Dr. Peter Attia’s longevity blueprint made national headlines.
But the reality is simple: you don’t need a $150,000 doctor to live longer, you need consistency, effort, and the right environment.

That’s precisely what you’ve found here at Progression Fitness.

You’re already training the way the world’s top longevity experts recommend. You’re already building a stronger heart, a more capable body, and a resilient mind.

Every lift, every Zone 2 day, every nutrition win, it all adds up.

So when you saw that 60 Minutes segment and thought, “I should probably do more of that”…
You can smile and say, “I already am.”

Keep going. You’re on the right track, and the best is yet to come.

See you in the gym!

JG