How to cite: Bartlit, Fred. “Reversing the Downward Spiral of Aging” May 31, 2018. Accessed Dec 2024. https://dev.grandroundsinurology.com/Reversing-the-Downward-Spiral-of-Aging/
Reversing the Downward Spiral of Aging
Summary:
Fred Bartlit, a renowned trial lawyer with 60 years of experience, explains the science behind exercising to combat sarcopenia. During this discussion with E. David Crawford, MD, he summarizes the main points of his book Choosing the StrongPath: Reversing the Downward Spiral of Aging.
Bartlit became interested in fitness and physical wellness in his 50’s. During a gym session with his girlfriend at the time, she outperformed him, squatting 225 pounds for eight repetitions. Since then, he has dedicated himself to spreading knowledge about exercise physiology. Additionally, he is determined to flip the pessimistic and resigned outlook toward sarcopenia.
While he is not officially in the field of biology or medicine, he has first-hand experience on the subject. He recently turned 86, nonetheless, he still regularly skis, plays basketball, and endures high-intensity workout sessions.
Furthermore, Bartlit and Dr. Crawford discuss how clinicians can best persuade patients to follow this advice for reversing the effects of aging.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Fred is co-author of Amazon Best Seller, Choosing the StrongPath: Reversing the Downward Spiral of Aging. He is a former U.S. Army Ranger. Head of Bartlit Beck, Fred is a distinguished trial lawyer who Chambers USA Legal Rankings (2017) called “arguably the best trial lawyer in the United States.” He has represented President George Bush and President Barack Obama. He graduated first in his class in law school and holds the top academic record in the 120-year history of his law school. At the age of 50, Fred adopted his new lifestyle built around challenging exercise and excellent nutrition. At 88 years old, he is an outstanding example of what can be achieved.
To this day, Fred regularly improves his lifetime strength training bests. Fred is living proof that vigorous exercise and excellent nutrition can radically improve an individual’s quality of life far beyond the mental and physical deterioration of common aging. He is leading this effort to inspire others to get on and stay on the StrongPath so that they too may become the very best version of themselves and live a long, strong, healthy life.
