A year ago, I thought the Asian squat — feet flat, heels down, hips below the knees — was the easiest position I'd ever seen. I lasted less than 20 seconds before I had to stop.
It's how humans rested for thousands of years before chairs existed, and if you can't hold it, that's usually a sign your ankles, hips, and knees have quietly lost mobility — which raises your risk of falling as you age. So I started doing it every day, adding a little time. Twenty seconds became five minutes, and now it's a non-negotiable part of my daily longevity protocol.
Try it yourself right now and see how long you last. Your joints are keeping score. I'm Gary Leland, and this is The 200 Year Life Project.
These are products I use on my push to 200. I only put something on this list after I’ve tested it on myself. The links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no cost to you.
I’m Gary Leland. I’m dead serious about becoming the first human being to reach 200 in peak health. People laugh. I’ve heard that before — and I’ve been right every time. This is Episode 1.
We break this project down one weapon at a time. Here’s my entire morning protocol at 71 — every step, in order, and the reason each one earns its place.
I don’t care how many supplements you take or how many saunas you sit in. If you’re wrecking your sleep, all of it is massively diluted. Sleep is the undisputed foundation.
Most episodes of this project are about science — sleep, saunas, supplements, red light. This one is different. I got in the Lourdes baths, and here’s what happened.
