It is not science fiction.
Nor is it about, assuming the
craziest conspiracy theories
of the deniers, put a 'chip' to alter our serial genetics turning us into a kind of androids remote-controlled by the elites.
The great revolution that advocates the more homemade version of 'biohacking', which has followers such as the millionaire Richard Branson or the supercoach and writer Tony Robbins, consists of something as (apparently) simple as introducing in our lifestyle
the necessary changes to live longer and, above all, better.
Ultimately, it is about "'hacking' our body, modifying things that will help us
optimize our resources
in all facets of our life," explains Isaac García, manager of the fitness & health area at Puente Romano Resort (Marbella). and founder of IG Sports and Health (Écija, Seville).
Former elite athlete for more than two decades, graduate in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences, chiropractor and specialist in Nutrition, before entering the subject, García proposes a reflection exercise: "If we look around us, we will realize of the
extraordinary imbalance that has dominated us
long before the coronavirus broke into our lives, turning everything upside down.
Obesity, sedentary lifestyle, stress, insomnia, anxiety
... All the great evils that affect humanity have only worsened due to to the pandemic but they were already there long before, undermining our most precious jewel: our health. "
To stop this spiral of massive self-destruction there is no more vaccine than to maintain, daily, "an
adequate
physical, emotional and nutritional routine
".
Every day, he reminds us, the human body receives "millions of data that it has to process and classify to give the correct answers."
The problem comes when "
we collapse and we must focus on recovering the balance
with the minimum expenditure of energy so as not to harm our health".
At that point, how can we 'hack' our 'operating system' to introduce all those 'updates' that will breathe new life into us?
"If we take a computer or mobile phone as an example and compare it with our body, it would be like
installing data, applications or health functions
and deactivating or
eliminating functions, viruses, etc. that generate interference
."
Said like this, let's face it, the mission does not seem simple but, by transferring it to a more everyday plane, things are simplified.
"The first step is to know
where we are starting from
, to find out how we are physically, mentally and emotionally, to draw a roadmap that will take us to
where we want to be
."
From there, we would implement 'biohacking' in such basic facets of our life as
"physical activity, nutrition and rest
" by using tools such as "sensible and well-planned training, the search for inner peace through through meditation or a clean diet of sugar, processed, etc ".
Also thanks to "
therapies such
as kinesiology, osteopathy or acupuncture, hypnosis, psych-k, pnit, transcranial magnetic stimulation, bioresonance, hyperbaric chambers, ice water baths, energy activation with magnets, elimination of magnetic fields (wifi, mobile, antennas, meridians of the planet), biochips, etc ".
So far everything is correct, but ... how do we translate theory into practice?
How can we apply 'biohacking' in our physical activity?
Isaac García gives us the keys: "The first thing to do is
go to a specialist
(sports doctor, osteopath, kinesiologist, etc.) to carry out a control of all the functions involved in movement through
physical studies
(pulse, stress test , Vo2 max, lactic acid, etc.),
'biofeedback
' test (muscles, joints, mobility and organs with kinesiology), etc. ".
Once the possible dysfunctions are detected, the next step would be to
go to a coach
who designs "a custom routine with the aim of regaining balance."
But, let's be more specific. How should we train to feel better and better, especially once we have passed 'a certain age'? Well, curiously, contrary to what was used to be said and we are used to doing. "
From the age of 40
, the goal, more than ever, is to
focus physical activity towards health.
The most important thing is to
'not spoil' our body with high intensity aerobic exercises with which we fatigue our body
beyond our possibilities Although we are excited to think about it, we should remember that
we are not elite athletes
. "
Isaac García indicates the importance of the force accompanying us, especially in our maturity.
"It is essential to
perform strength exercises guided by a professional
because it is more than scientifically proven that these types of routines are the most beneficial and the ones that cause the least injuries."
That is, the secret would be to "combine
strength sessions
with
aerobic routines
of moderate intensity (between 45 minutes and one hour in duration) or
hiit
(high intensity interval training) with which, in just 20 minutes, they will achieve the same activation as an hour of aerobic without the same degree of impact, or 'oxidation' ".
Another recommendable option would be "to do
mobility exercises and neurological activation
in maximum muscular shortening to finish with a meditation session".
To the aforementioned, one should add "yoga or Pilates to improve mobility, balance and flexibility".
The manager of the fitness & health area of Puente Romano Resort emphasizes the importance of being aware of our breathing.
"During training, we can take
conscious breaths to generate hypoxias
that help improve our ability to oxygenate the brain. For example, taking two-second inspiration, holding four, and eight-second sets."
FOOD, HYDRATION AND REST
So far, physical activity, but what are our 'hacking' weapons beyond the gym?
García lists them:
1.
"It is advisable to have a
nutrition
based on the consumption of fish low in heavy metals (such as mercury or cadmium), red meat (10% per week), fruits and vegetables. It is also essential to carry out intolerance tests to detect and eliminate harmful foods for our body, fasts to detoxify two or three times a year, and cook with pans or casseroles without toxic or heavy metals ".
2.
"Rest is vital. We should
sleep between six and seven hours
at night and take a short nap, of between 15-30 minutes, in the middle of the day."
3.
"Consuming
caffeine
(without going overboard) gives us energy and stimulates the central nervous system."
4.
"It is essential to carry a correct hydration,
drink a minimum of two liters
a day of water".
Hydration with filtered water: Minimum 2 liters / day, shakes and
5.
"Twenty minutes of
meditation
a day will help us connect with our body and our mind."
6.
"
Contact with nature is
vital. Walking barefoot on the sand or bathing in the sea are two wonderful therapies to energize yourself."
7.
"Doing activities that make us feel good and smile will help us generate that natural medicine called
dopamine
."
8.
"
Supplementation
will help us improve the functioning of the immune system, organs, nervous system, etc."
The benefits of 'hacking' the body
Drop down
1. Longevity:
"We take 10% more care of ourselves than we should. So, if every day we did 20% more with a continuous routine, we would be able to increase our hope and quality of life for more years."
2. Better rest and recovery:
"Sleep will depend, almost entirely, on the activity that the organs need to eliminate harmful substances and detoxify during the night. By improving our diet, balancing the YIN and YANG of each organ, we will have Deeper sleep and we'll start the day with more energy. "
3. Weight loss:
"A study by the Spanish Society of Nutritionists and Dietitians showed that eight out of 10 women abandoned their diet and did not lose weight due to their 'limiting beliefs'. With a single session of 'mental reprogramming' (with Psych -k, Pnit or PNL) the results would be very different. "
4. Sports performance.
"Eliminating everything that generates superfluous energy expenditure and solving micro-injuries caused by imbalances will help us to enhance our level of strength, coordination or resistance."
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