How Old Are You Really?

I’m 51. But honestly, I care a lot less about the number than I do about how I feel and function in my body. How much energy do I have? How strong am I? Can I move well, recover well and keep doing the things I love?

That’s where the difference between chronological age and biological age gets interesting. Your chronological age is simply the number of years you’ve been alive. Your biological age is a reflection of how well your body is functioning and aging compared with that number.

So What Is BioAge?

BioAge looks at several areas connected to healthy aging, including cellular health, musculoskeletal health, cardio and metabolic health, cognitive health, and nutrient absorption and gut health. It can include measures such as balance, flexibility, sit-to-stand ability, VO₂ max, blood pressure, waist circumference, body fat and blood work.

What I love about this way of looking at aging is that it moves the conversation beyond simply getting older. Aging starts below the surface, at the cellular level, and many of the processes involved in how we age can be influenced by the choices we make and the support we give our bodies.

It's Not About Fighting Aging

I’m not interested in fighting aging. I want to support my biology so I can continue to feel strong, energized and at home in my body.

For me, that means moving regularly with Pilates, strength training and MELT, eating enough protein and colourful whole foods, staying hydrated and getting outside in the morning. I also supplement with vitamins, protein, collagen/HA matrix and Vivix+ to help support the foundations of healthy aging.

And that's really the point. Your BioAge isn't a verdict, and it isn't a prediction of how long you'll live. It's a snapshot of where your body is today and an opportunity to see where you might want to give yourself a little more support.

So yes, I’m 51. But the number I’m most interested in is how I feel when I wake up, how my body moves, how much energy I have and what I’m still capable of doing.

Maybe the better question isn't "How old am I?" but "How well is my body functioning for the age I am?"

Curious how well you're aging? Take the BioAge Score Assessment here.