Patrick Murphy

Patrick Murphy has made a name for himself in Hollywood. Not as an actor or director, but as the man you call when you want to get in the best shape of your life.

Murphy has transformed the physiques of numerous Hollywood superstars. His elite personal-trainer status is the result of 30-plus years of experience creating ultra-beneficial, low-risk fitness programs that yield tabloid-worthy results.

As part of this regimen, Murphy utilizes Life Extension^® supplements because he believes they are a key component of helping his clients reach their optimized potential.

In addition to helping individuals get more physically fit, Murphy believes that exercise is ultimately a way to help people combat the effects of aging.

Here, Murphy shares many of his insider tips for people of any age to look and feel their best.

Top Training Tips

Murphy’s client list reads like a who’s who of physically fit actors starring in some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters. The results of his diligent training methods can be seen in numerous films.

For example, he has trained many action film stars. “All of the action training, (fight scene choreography, horseback riding, judo, jujitsu, and tumbling around like a teenager) takes a toll on the body,” said Murphy. “Ultimately, the main fitness goals for these actors is stabilization, corrective exercise, muscular endurance, flexibility, and recovery.”

These are the same fitness goals Murphy encourages for all his clients.

“Whatever the fitness goals might be—lean mass gains, body fat loss, rehab, getting rid of low back pain, etc.—my training guidelines BEGIN with posture and alignment,” said Murphy. “Corrective exercises that influence posture and alignment ensure optimal length and tension relationships with our muscle groups. And when posture and alignment improve, clients will reduce overall pain.”

These corrective exercises are essential because many common lifestyle postures (like sitting in front of a computer) cause people to have forward heads, protracted shoulders, and weak low backs. Doing appropriate positive adaptation exercises helps to combat how people carry themselves.

“My corrective approach also gives clients awareness outside of the gym,” said Murphy. “How we stand, sit, and sleep all play a part in optimal health, which creates a pain-free life.”

Built to Move

Focusing on fitness becomes even more paramount for maintaining overall health with age.

“The human body is built to move. I often say that the lack of circulation is the root of all evil,” said Murphy. “I believe that a proper exercise program is the number one prescription for mental health, reducing stress, correcting posture and alignment, gaining strength and bone density, boosting the immune system, and building a pain-free body.”

For example, while aging leads to loss of muscle and bone density, Murphy explains that resistance training helps individuals gain lean muscle, stabilize the joints, and increase bone density.

Cardiovascular fitness, on the other hand, is important for strengthening the heart and respiratory systems, which also increases cognitive function and sleep.

“Whenever I work with actors in demanding physical roles, regardless of their age, it’s paramount to keep them moving,” said Murphy. “The more physical issues a client has, the more they need to move!”

Fitting Supplements into Fitness

Murphy pairs exercise with nutrition plans focused on a whole-food diet and targeted supplements that are just as critical to overall wellness.

“I really like the universal supplements that impact the mind and body in a multitude of ways,” said Murphy. “Most of my regimens for clients cover all the bases for optimal health, i.e., circulation, immunity, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, blood sugar regulation, cognitive health, and recovery.”

However, he also includes supplements specifically designed to facilitate body fat loss, add lean mass, improve gut health, elevate mood, and increase restful sleep and recovery.

Life Extension® supplements are a key part of that plan, which Murphy has been personally using and recommending for more than 20 years.

“After my personal experience with many Life Extension® products, I knew I had to share them with my clients,” said Murphy. “The bioavailability of the products is undeniable.”

The following supplements are Murphy’s favorites - and the reason why he utilizes them:

• CoQ10 – for cardiovascular health and circulation
• Omega-3 – for circulation, and an anti-inflammatory
• Lipoic Acid – strong antioxidant, helps cellular function/energy, helps regulate blood sugar
• Curcumin – strong anti-inflammatory for joints and all organs
• Vitamin C / Quercetin – immunity enhancer, and for cardiovascular health
• Carnosine – for muscle recovery and strong antioxidant

Fitness Programs for Anti-Aging

For those wanting to utilize Murphy’s fitness methods at home, he has created a program based on the regimen he used to prepare actors for a hit beach-based movie.

It provides corrective training guidelines, full-body circuit workouts, and two-day workout splits for upper body and lower superset workouts.

Murphy also offers one-hour phone consultations.

To find out more, visit https://murphyfitness.com/

“We will all age and grow older, but we do have the ability to slow the process,” said Murphy. “When you prioritize and invest in your fitness, you’re demonstrating love for yourself as you create a higher quality of life.”

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