My name is Ana Fernandes, and I recently finished reading the book Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity by Dr. Peter Attia. How to Make This Your Best Year Yet became a natural reflection after reading it, as the book truly changed the way I think about health, aging, and the future we are building for ourselves and our families.
As the wife of Master Júnior and someone deeply connected to the ATHLAS community, I truly believe that learning how to be healthy today is the foundation for a strong, independent, and prosperous future. Not just for ourselves — but so we can one day be healthy parents, grandparents, family members, and examples for the people we love.
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If you are asking yourself how to make this your best year yet, this book is a powerful place to start.
Outlive emphasizes that many people technically live longer but spend their final decades managing chronic illness, pain, and loss of autonomy.
The central message is that proactive lifestyle choices—such as consistent physical activity, proper nutrition, quality sleep, stress management, and preventative care—play a far greater role in determining how well we live than late-stage medical interventions.
Strength, mobility, and metabolic health are presented not as optional fitness goals, but as essential pillars for preserving dignity and freedom as we age.
Ultimately, the difference between living longer and living better is intentionality. Living better requires daily investment in habits that compound over time. Outlive makes it clear: the true objective is not just to extend life, but to ensure that the years gained are lived with purpose, vitality, and full participation
Why Routine Matters More Than Motivation
Motivation is temporary. Routine is sustainable. One of the most important lessons when it comes to healthspan is understanding that progress does not come from doing things only when we feel inspired. It comes from showing up consistently, even on the days when motivation is low.
A solid routine creates structure. Structure creates discipline. Discipline creates freedom.
Doing What Needs to Be Done — Even When You Don’t Feel Like It
True quality of life is built through small, repeated actions. Many of the activities that improve our health are not always the easiest or the most comfortable, but they are necessary.
This includes:
- Training regularly
- Waking up earlier when needed
- Prioritizing movement over excuses
- Choosing long-term benefits over short-term comfort
These choices shape not only our bodies, but our character.
Training as Part of a Healthy Life at ATHLAS
At ATHLAS Training Team, we don’t see training as something temporary or seasonal. We see it as a lifestyle.
We offer:
- Classes for beginners and advanced students
- Group classes and private lessons
- Programs for kids, adults, and Masters
This is important because everyone is in a different phase of life. Some people are just starting. Others want to improve performance. Others want longevity, strength, and mobility as they age.
No matter the goal, the foundation is the same: consistency, discipline, and proper guidance. Training is not about pushing until exhaustion — it’s about building a body and mind that will support you for years to come.
Making This Year a Turning Point
This year doesn’t need to be about extreme goals or unrealistic resolutions. It can simply be about awareness and intention.
If you are reflecting on How to Make This Year Best Year Yet, think about this:
What habits are you willing to maintain not just for one month, but for the entire year?
A turning point happens when you stop starting over and start staying consistent. When you respect your routine. When you train even when it’s inconvenient. When you choose long-term health over short-term comfort.
Small decisions, repeated daily, change everything.
Building Your Best Year Starts Now
I hope this blog brought clarity and meaningful insight into what truly matters when it comes to health, longevity, and quality of life. Understanding the difference between living longer and living better, building routine, embracing discipline, and staying consistent are not just ideas — they are practices.
Learning How to Make This Year Best Year Yet is about intentional daily choices. When education, movement, and consistency come together, transformation becomes inevitable.
This is not about perfection.
It’s about commitment.
Let this be the year you invest in your health, your strength, and your future.
The work you do today is the life you will live tomorrow.
