Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban has said longevity is advancing so much that “60 is the new 40.”
Speaking in the new antiaging-science documentary “Longevity Hackers” (streaming on Amazon and Apple TV), the billionaire businessman of “Shark Tank” fame said he felt decades younger than his biological age of 66.
Adding, “You see guys my age in their 60s that can look good, can be fit, and not be limited in terms of things that they do.”
While some entrepreneurs are spending millions on antiaging routines, what we know about Cuban’s routine is relatively simple — and doesn’t cost much to follow and he says it just takes following these three simple healthy habits.
- Keep Moving!
Exercise has been a major part of Cuban’s routine for years, and it’s crucial to healthy aging.
“I actually work out more now than I did 10 years ago or 15 years ago because my body needs it more,” he said. The entrepreneur said he typically spends between 45 and 90 minutes in the gym, including plenty of cardio.
He also eschews driving and walks as much as possible. “Everybody else is riding to the set, but I’m walking back and forth, so I’m walking 2 miles a day while we’re shooting Shark Tank,” he said.
Walking more is also linked to a longer, healthier life, and as little as 500 extra steps a day can make a difference, research has found.
- He’s a Vegetarian
Cuban has followed a vegetarian diet since 2019.
“When you get older, food becomes more like medicine where you need the nutrients in order to be able to be your best self,” he said.
Plant-based diets rich in nutrient-dense foods such as greens, whole grains, nuts, and beans are linked to a longer life and lower risk of chronic diseases.
“What I eat really makes a difference in how everything in my body operates,” Cuban said.
- He Takes Vitamin D and Melatonin
Speaking to Business Insider, Cuban said he rounds out his nutritional needs with daily supplements to reduce inflammation and improve sleep.
He supplements melatonin, a hormone naturally produced by the body to regulate its internal clock.
Cuban also takes vitamins D and E, both of which are linked to healthy aging. Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium, which is crucial for healthy bones while bolstering the immune system to lower the risk of cancer. Vitamin E also supports the immune system and lowers inflammation, reducing the stress on cells to potentially stave off age-related damage.
He said being able to invest in his health with simple daily habits had paid dividends by allowing him to keep up with the activities in his life that matter.
“To me, aging is just being who you are regardless of what the number is,” Cuban said.
