Free Weights or Machines? The Longevity Winner Might Surprise You

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Issue #48   I   May 5th, 2025 Photography by BONNIN STUDIO           Welcome to The Mindset by Super Age. Ready for some science-backed upgrades, fresh longevity insights, and re-centering reminders? This week, we’re bringing strength into sharper focus, looking at how to choose the right kind of resistance training, unpacking the truth about creatine, and examining how to break free from the mental patterns that keep you stuck. Plus, a new lens on why kindness might be more potent than happiness (and how to actually practice it). Let’s get into it.     Machines vs. Free Weights: What Builds Smarter Strength? If your goal is to live longer and move better for decades to come, strength training is non-negotiable. But when it comes to how you train, whether on machines or with free weights, what’s actually better for building resilience, bone strength, and total-body function? We take a look at the differences between free weights and machines and outline a plan that walks you through the best type of healthspan-boosting resistance training for your experience level. 👉 Get Smart About Building Strength →     The Truth About Creatine You’ve probably heard creatine hyped by bodybuilders, but the latest science reveals it may be one of the most powerful (and safest) supplements for longevity. Beyond muscle, it supports energy production in your mitochondria, improves blood sugar regulation, and even boosts memory (especially in women). Here’s the kicker: One review of 143 studies found creatine can build muscle even if you don’t lift weights. That’s big news for anyone looking to maintain strength and metabolic health without changing their workout routine. Whether you eat meat or not, supplementing with creatine could protect your brain and body as you age. 👉 Learn how to take creatine (and why you should) →     How to Spot Your Self-Limiting Beliefs Before They Sabotage You That voice in your head that says, “That’s just the way I am,” is holding you back. Super Age founder David Harry Stewart explores how self-imposed limitations, what he calls “core delusions,” shape our identity, shrink our potential, and keep us from stepping into what’s next. The resistance you feel before speaking up, applying for the job, or changing course? It’s not a stop sign; it’s a signal. If you’re ready to rethink what’s possible for yourself at any age, this is the mindset shift you should explore. 👉 Learn how to spot your limiting beliefs and flip them into fuel →     Why Are You Really Meditating? Science says we might be missing the most powerful benefit of meditation. A study of over 1,600 people reveals that while most meditate for more happiness, calm, or stress relief, very few are interested in cultivating kindness. In fact, it was the least appealing goal. Interestingly, regardless of your goal, compassion practices reliably increase feelings like love, gratitude, and emotional connection. So, what’s the problem? When we choose our meditations based on what we think we want (ease, productivity, better moods) rather than what we might truly need: emotional capacity, relational depth, or moral courage, we may subtly steer our practice away from the potential for more profound transformation.  👉 Find out if your meditation practice is a mood booster or game changer →           Photography by Rising Circle Ranch Destination Inspiration MEA at Rising Circle Ranch. Set on the stunning mesa of northern New Mexico, Rising Circle Ranch, home of the Modern Elder Academy, is where transformation meets timeless terrain. This is where Super Age founder David Harry Stewart is hosting a retreat from May 26th to the 31st called Super Age Fitness: Own Your Fitness, Own Your Future, blending movement, mindset, and meaning. From chef-crafted meals and sunrise hikes to deep community and somatic coaching, it’s a place to reclaim strength and your next chapter. 👉 Explore the retreat     Photography by Darren Muir Recipe of the Week Spinach with EVOO and Pecorino Romano. Simple doesn’t mean boring. This classic side salad supports your heart, bones, and brain with a trio of longevity heroes: magnesium-rich spinach, healthy-fat-packed olive oil, and protein-calcium powerhouse Pecorino. It’s fast, filling, and pairs beautifully with most meals. 👉 Try it!     Photography by Scribner Read This The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer is less essay, more invitation to imagine an economy rooted in reciprocity, not extraction. She weaves botany, Indigenous wisdom, and quiet rebellion into a vision of enoughness that feels both ancient and radically new. It’s about what we owe each other, and what we might gain by giving. Read it if you're craving a model of connection that doesn’t just sustain life, but sweetens it. 👉 Read the book       Thank you for reading this issue of The Mindset! We're delighted to have you as part of our growing Super Age community. We value your thoughts and would love to hear from you — just hit reply to share your feedback and any topics you're curious about! Discovered something Super Age worthy? Send it our way.       Were you forwarded this email? Sign up here We want to hear from you! How can we help you Super Age? Reply to this email and tell us what you want to read about. This issue of Super Age was written, edited, and produced by David Stewart and Heather Hurlock. 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