Meet Anthony: Living Proof That Aging Doesn't Mean Declining
Welcome to Health Absorbed, your guide to regaining, maintaining, and optimizing your health through lifestyle, diet, and longevity strategies. Discover how we can help you live a healthier, longer life.
How It Started
I didn't grow up as an athlete. I started resistance training at 24—not to compete, not to impress anyone, but because I was curious about human potential. What could the body do if you trained it systematically? What were the limits? Could those limits be pushed?
Five decades later, I'm still asking those questions.
Along the way, I built a career in business and research. I've always been fascinated by systems—how they work, how they break down, how they can be optimized. That analytical mindset naturally extended to human biology. While running companies and conducting research, I was simultaneously running my own multi-decade experiment in performance and longevity.
The data is in. The results are clear. And I'm still here, still training, still learning.
The Problem I'm Solving
At some point in their fifties or sixties, most people accept a narrative: that getting older means getting weaker, slower, more fragile. That independence will fade. That strength is something you had in your youth, not something you maintain throughout life.
That narrative is wrong.
Not optimistically wrong. Not "think positive and you'll stay young forever" wrong. Scientifically wrong.
Aging is real. The biology of aging is well-documented. But much of what we attribute to aging is actually the result of inactivity, poor nutrition, chronic stress, and lack of knowledge about what drives biological decline.
The twelve Hallmarks of Aging—the core biological processes underlying aging—can be influenced. Not eliminated. Not reversed entirely. But slowed, managed, and in some cases, partially countered through specific interventions.
The science exists. The methods work. But most people over 60 either don't know about them or don't believe they're capable of applying them.
I'm here to change that.
Science First. Results Always.
I don't do fads. I don't chase trends. I don't sell miracle supplements or promise easy transformations.
What I offer is this:
Evidence-Based Knowledge
Every recommendation I make is grounded in peer-reviewed research on the biology of aging. I've spent years reading the literature—on mitochondrial function, epigenetics, cellular senescence, protein metabolism, inflammatory pathways, and more. I translate that research into language you can understand and protocols you can apply.
Practical Application
Research papers don't build muscle. Knowing the biochemistry of autophagy doesn't reduce your inflammation. You need actionable strategies—specific training protocols, nutrition approaches, recovery techniques—that fit into real life. That's what I provide.
Decades of Personal Testing
I'm not guessing about what works. I've been applying these principles for 50 years. I know which interventions produce real results and which ones don't. I know what's sustainable and what burns people out. I've made every mistake, learned every lesson, and refined the approach over decades.
You're not getting theory. You're getting tested, proven methods.
Qaulifications
Qualified Personal Trainer (certification completion: February 2026) Specialization: Strength training and longevity optimization for older adults
Research Background
Extensive background in scientific research and analysis Author of comprehensive manuscript on the biology of aging and longevity interventions
Diploma in Cognitive Therapy - EMDR
Experience in counselling and trauma advice and therapy
Post Graduate Diploma in Management Studies DMS
Extensive Board Level management experience over a 40 year career
Master of Business Administration MBA
Operating engineering, healthcare and finanace arenas
Career in business leadership and research 3,500+ professional connections and network Analytical mindset applied to human performance
The Inspiration Behind Health Absorbed
Health Absorbed was born from a passion for understanding the interconnectedness of lifestyle, health, and longevity. Inspired by the desire to empower individuals to take control of their well-being, we set out to create a resource that provides evidence-based information and practical strategies for optimizing health. We believe that everyone deserves access to the knowledge and tools necessary to live a vibrant, fulfilling life.
What I Believe
Aging Is Biology, Not Destiny
The biological processes of aging are real and well-understood. But they're processes, not inevitabilities. Processes can be influenced, slowed, managed. You have more control than you think.
Effort Matters
There are no shortcuts. Building and maintaining a strong, resilient body requires consistent effort. But if you're willing to do intelligent work—not random work, not excessive work, but intelligent work—the results are extraordinary
Knowledge Is Power
Understanding why you're doing something is as important as doing it. When you understand the biology—why resistance training preserves muscle mass and bone density, why protein intake matters more as you age, why chronic inflammation drives multiple aging processes—you're more likely to stay consistent.
You're More Capable Than You Think
Society has conditioned older adults to expect decline. But I see people in their sixties, seventies, even eighties making remarkable progress when they're given proper guidance and believe in their capacity to improve. Age is a factor. It's not a verdict.
One Size Does Not Fit All
Every body is different. Every person has different history, different limitations, different goals. Effective training for longevity requires personalization—understanding your starting point, your constraints, and your objectives.
Why I'm doing this now
For decades, this knowledge was personal. I trained for myself, refined methods for myself, learned for myself.
But watching friends and colleagues decline unnecessarily—losing strength, independence, confidence—because they believed aging meant giving up... that changed something.
I have knowledge that could help millions of people live stronger, longer, more independent lives. Knowledge backed by science and proven by five decades of application. Not sharing it felt irresponsible.
So at 74, I'm starting a new chapter. I've completed my personal training certification. I've synthesized the research into accessible content. I've built Health Absorbed to be a resource for people who refuse to accept decline.
This isn't about ego or legacy. It's simpler than that.
I know things that could help you. If you're reading this, you're interested in learning. That's enough reason to share.
How can I help you?
Free Educational Content
Comprehensive guides on the 12 Hallmarks of Aging Weekly articles on training, nutrition, and longevity science No-nonsense, evidence-based information you can use immediately
Personal Training (Coming February 2026)
One-on-one coaching for people serious about building strength and healthspan Customized programs based on your starting point and goals Accountability and guidance from someone who's been doing this for 50 years
Group Coaching (Coming February 2026)
Community-based support for people on the same journey Structured programs with clear progressions Learn alongside others who share your commitment
Online Resources & Programs (Coming February 2026)
Detailed training protocols and nutrition frameworks Video demonstrations and technique coaching Everything you need to train intelligently and safely
Ready to transform your health?
Your Next Step
If you're here, you're already different from most people. You're not accepting the standard narrative about aging. You're looking for answers, for methods, for proof that there's another way.
You've found it.
Start by exploring the Science Hub—understand the 12 Hallmarks of Aging and what drives biological decline. Read the articles. Sign up for the free email course. Begin learning.
When you're ready for more structured guidance, personal training and coaching programs launch in February 2026. Join the waitlist to be notified when enrollment opens.
Or just reach out. I respond to every message.
We hope that after reading this page, you feel inspired and empowered to take actionable steps towards a healthier, longer life. Our goal is to provide you with the knowledge and motivation to make positive changes in your daily habits, leading to sustainable well-being. Explore our resources, engage with our community, and embark on a journey of self-discovery and optimal health with Health Absorbed.
The Bottom Line
You don't have to accept decline. You don't have to lose strength. You don't have to surrender independence.
Aging is biology, and biology responds to inputs. Give your body the right inputs—intelligent training, proper nutrition, adequate recovery, stress management—and it responds. Not like a 25-year-old's body. Like your body at its best at this age.
I'm 74. I'm still getting stronger. I'm still learning. I'm still training hard.
If I can do it, so can you.
The science is clear. The methods work. And I'm here to help.
Let's get started.