Japanese Blue Zones’ Exercises
Centenarians in the Japanese blue zones such as Okinawa, Nagano, and Shiga don’t go running or work out in the gym.
Ikigai exercises
Are Endurance Sports or Strenuous Exercises Good for Longevity?
I have been doing some endurance activities, such as 47 km Hinoichi Nordic walking or 150 km Biwaichi cycling. This is to commemorate my 60-year-old birthday, testing my fitness level to see if I am still capable of doing these intense activities, but are they good for longevity?
Biwaichi: A 60 Year Old Japanese Biohacker Challenges Cycling Around Japan’s Biggest Lake in One Day
Yesterday, I cycled around Lake Biwa, the biggest lake in Japan.
I am Going to do Biwaichi, Cycling around Lake Biwa, the Biggest Lake in Japan
Now that I have completed 47 kilometers Hinoichi Satoyama Nordic walking, I would like to try Biwaichi cycling as part of my 60-year-old birthday commemorating events. Biwaichi means cycling around lake Biwa, which is the biggest lake in Japan.
My Tremendous Recovery from the Walk
Two days after the 47 kilometers walk, I went to Osaka with my family and walked for nearly 14 kilometers.
A 60 Year Old Japanese Biohacker Challenges 42 Kilometers Satoyama Nordic Walking
I managed to do 42 kilometers Satoyama Nordic walking yesterday.
12 Miles Satoyama Nordic Walking
To commemorate my 60-year-old birthday, I am going to do 42 kilometers(26 miles) of Nordic walking around Hino Town next week. On Saturday, I did 20 kilometers (12 miles) Nordic walk to prepare for it.
Climbing Mt. Omine, the Mecca of Shugendo
On Saturday, I finally climbed Mt. Omine, the mecca of Shugendo.
Cherry Blossom Viewing Nordic Walk
Cherry blossoms were in full bloom on the weekend and I went Nordic walking along the row of cherry blossom trees.