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Fitness professionals are redefining anti-aging through the powerful combination of collagen, core, and control. This holistic approach is the key to sustainable fitness.
This holistic method enhances strength, mobility, and longevity.
Ageing is inevitable, but how you age is a different story. While most people focus on serums, supplements, or cosmetic fixes, experts say the real anti-ageing solution is much more practical and powerful. It lies in movement, resistance training, and protein. This trio doesn’t just keep you looking youthful. It helps you stay strong, mobile, and resilient.
“Ageing is inevitable, but how we age is a matter of the choices we make and the lifestyle we live,” says Mitushi Ajmera, Nutritionist & Senior Master Fitness Trainer. “The true foundation of anti-ageing lies in resistance training and adequate protein, which protect not just skin but also muscle, bone, and metabolic health,” she adds.
Collagen: Beyond Beauty, It’s About Mobility
Collagen, the body’s most abundant protein, keeps skin supple and joints flexible. After 25, natural production drops, leading to wrinkles, stiffness, and slower recovery. But here’s the good news: movement can stimulate collagen.
“Resistance training boosts growth hormone and circulation, both vital for collagen synthesis,” explains Ajmera. She adds that supplementing with collagen peptides, which are rich in glycine, proline, and hydroxyproline, can further support joint health and muscle retention.
However, Ajmera cautions against treating collagen as a miracle fix: “Collagen is not a complete protein. It only works when paired with adequate total protein from food or supplements.” The winning formula? Collagen plus resistance training equals stronger skin, bones, and long-term mobility.
Core: More Than Just Abs
When people think of “core,” six-pack abs come to mind. But in reality, the core is a deep network stabilising the spine, pelvis, and torso. A weak core accelerates ageing by sabotaging posture, balance, and movement efficiency.
“Here’s an unpopular truth: squats and deadlifts are among the best core exercises,” Ajmera points out. Unlike crunches that isolate muscles, compound lifts demand full-body stability. When done properly, they improve posture, protect the back, and build functional strength.
Supporting exercises like Pilates, planks, rotational drills, and breath control make the core both strong and intelligent – a true powerhouse for longevity.
Control: The Longevity Secret
The final piece of the puzzle is control – the mindful awareness of how we move. “Control ensures quality over quantity. It protects joints, prevents injury, and helps you train smarter,” Ajmera emphasises.
That also applies to workout intensity. “Constant high-intensity training leads to burnout and hormonal stress. The smarter approach is undulating training: alternating hard, moderate, and easy days. This keeps performance sustainable while improving recovery,” she says.
“Ageing gracefully is not just about skin. It’s about strength, stability, and self-mastery,” says Ajmera. Anti-ageing isn’t about resisting time; it’s about respecting it. Collagen supplies the raw material, the core provides stability, and control ensures balance. Together, they form a holistic blueprint for moving and living younger.
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Delhi, India, India
