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Dave Smith

Expert biochemist says a daily exercise that takes less than an hour is the 'gold standard' for reversing your age by decades

A happy old man wearing a green shirt smiles on a rowing machine (Credit: Extreme Photographer—Getty Images)

A renowned biochemist has identified what she calls the “gold standard” exercise routine that could turn back the clock on your heart by up to two decades, taking less than an hour to complete and needing to be performed just once or twice weekly.

Dr. Rhonda Patrick, a prominent researcher with a Ph.D. in Biomedical Science from the University of Tennessee, recently appeared on The Diary of a CEO, the popular business podcast hosted by British entrepreneur Steven Bartlett. During the interview, Patrick championed what’s known as the “Norwegian 4×4 protocol” as the most effective exercise method for reversing age-related damage to the cardiovascular system.

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