Look and feel great at any age

Borrowed from Yahoo health. We can all relate to Looking and Feeling better. But at any age? Excellant stuff here and even more following the link below. Good news for us that dont want to be older than our time or grow older in style. To me age is but a state of mind anyway...forever young is another way to put it. Here you go.

Best Workouts for Every Age


Feel Great in Your 20s

The way you age is determined by more than just your DNA. The latest research
reveals that exercise can help delay and even reverse aging's debilitating
effects on your muscles, heart, and brain. The only side effect? You will also
look your best.
Men's Health talked to the world's leading cardiologists, neuroscientists,
nutritionists, and trainers to create this master plan for your 20s, 30s, 40s,
50s, and beyond. It can help you anticipate your body's physiological shifts,
and then guide you through critical adjustments to your workout and diet to
match them. Yes, you will grow older, but you'll also grow stronger and even
smarter.


"In your 20s, you have a wonderful ability to execute intense, heavy,
frequent exercise," says Alexander Koch, Ph.D., an associate professor of
exercise sciences at Truman State University. "Don't blow the
opportunity."
Workout Tips for Your 20s

Master the Muscle Trinity
There"s no faster way to build muscle than with low-rep, heavy-resistance
routines based on the fundamental strength exercises: the squat, the bench
press, and the deadlift, says Mike Robertson, C.S.C.S., an Indianapolis-based
trainer. Use these tips to do each exercise better. Squat: Keep your chest up
and back naturally arched, and turn your knees out during the movement. Bench
press: As you push the weight up, keep your shoulder blades back and down, and
tighten your leg muscles. Tuck your elbows close to your sides. Deadlift: Keep
your chest up and back flat, squeeze your glutes, and push from your heels on
the lift.
Accelerate Strength Gains
Power is a function of strength and speed working in concert, so when
you"re in your 20s, your training should also include plyometric
exercises, or explosive movements. "Jumps allow strength to be converted
to power," says Boyle. "Think of it this way: Jumps train mainly your
nerves, while weights train your muscles." In fact, along with helping you
gain speed and power, doing plyometrics also builds new muscle, according to a
2008 Danish study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning
Research.
Build a Body She’ll Desire
Don"t deny your vanity; just remember who you"re trying to impress.
In a landmark Harvard study, male undergraduates were asked to choose which
bodies they wanted to have from a range of composite images. On average, the
guys chose bodies with 30 pounds more muscle. By contrast, when women were
asked to select men"s bodies they found attractive, they chose guys with
15 to 30 pounds less muscle than the male participants had selected. "The
ideal is closer to Derek Jeter"s body than that of Barry Bonds ,"
says Roberto Olivardia, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist and co-author of the
study.
Fuel Up on Super
Protein is the key nutrient for building muscle. And all men, especially guys
in their 20s, should take in at least 30 percent of their total calories from
high-quality protein sources like lean meats, fish, dairy, and poultry, says
Susan Bowerman, M.S., R.D., an assistant director of UCLA"s center for
human nutrition. Eat 1 gram of protein for each pound of your target weight.
For instance, if you weigh 200 pounds but want to weigh 180, eat 180 grams of
protein a day. To speed recovery from power workouts, drink a shake made with
at least 20 grams of whey protein powder, 1/3 cup milk, 1 cup cranberry juice,
and 1 cup frozen mixed berries (which are inflammation fighters).


This part starts with the 20's the 30's and up sections are in the link. Enjoy and have a great "young" day.
http://health.yahoo.net/articles/mens-health/look-great-any-age?page=1