Becoming Ageless: The Four Secrets To Looking and Feeling Younger Than Ever

by Strauss Zelnick

Four secrets to looking and feeling younger than ever. Becoming Ageless presents a three-month, detailed diet and exercise plan to create a leaner, more muscular and happier you. Developed by business mogul and fitness buff Strauss Zelnick--founder of the private equity firm Zelnick Media Capital and president and CEO of Take-Two Interactive, the company behind blockbuster video games such as Grand Theft Auto and NBA2K-- the strategies contained in Becoming Ageless are the same tactics that allowed Zelnick to evolve from a skinny, out-of-shape business executive (a workaholic wunderkind who headed the film studio 20th Century Fox in his early 30s) to one of the world's fittest and most physically active executives who reached his best-ever shape in his late 50s! "If you believe my fitness buddies," Zelnick writes, "I have a body that's aging in reverse...And Becoming Ageless is filled with the amazing tips and unique principles you'd find if you trained with me." 

Genres: Health, Self Help, Nonfiction

275 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 4, 2018

Reviews

[Don Gorman · Rating 2 out of 5]

(2). I generally find a few gems hidden in these "self health" books and this one is no exception. I am glad to say that I already follow most of this philosophy of life, but as usual in these things, Zelnick takes it to extremes. I don't think working out every day, more than half of them two a days, is good for you. Your body needs rest. He will find that out as he gets older. His theories on diet are pretty standard for healthy aging, and I am glad to see he does understand life is to be enjoyed, and that cheating a little on food is a good thing. I believe you can do most things, good and bad, if you do it in moderation. a reasonable read.

[Melodie Alexander · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not worth the money

If one had a lot of money to spend on private trainers, several gym memberships, yoga classes, spin classes and boxing classes as well as he able to workout 5 or 6 days a week and sometimes twice a day them perhaps one could "Become Ageless" too. Funny that the exercise models were probably in their 30s while this book is about people older. Also do set why the authors failed to mention that the recent previous editor of Muscle and Fitness, a healthy man in his 40s passed away of lung cancer having worked out most of his life and never smoked.

[Sandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

What first got be so pumped up to read the book was the fact that after looking at the author's photograph on the cover, I knew that I had no more excuses to give anybody, much less myself. As a fellow ectomorph, I was stoked to see one of us cursed-skinny people breaking the mold.
What I loved about the book though was the author's insistence of being kind to yourself. I felt that was profound, given the fact that we're all under pressure to be our fittest, sexiest selves in 30 days or less. Reading about self kindness has made me take a moment and check my body and mind more often.
Also, Strauss stresses the need for long term consistency in your workout AND nutrition. Fitness is a lifestyle and should be done with the intent to continue it for years to come, not just months.
He's also included a nutrition and workout plan which I really appreciate. The workout plan starts off looking easy but gradually increases in duration and difficulty that you can handle because you've started out with the right foundation.
And finally, working out gets better when you've got the right support to keep up at it. I'm so envious of The Program and I've started looking at getting that kind of support in my life.

[Maria Dorfner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read. The author, at age 63, looks a decade younger, and he credits his healthy lifestyle. He offers tips on how you can positively affect your lifespan by staying away from processed foods and soda, not smoking, eating fresh fruits and vegetables and lean proteins, seeing your physical for checkups as a preventative measure, staying away from alcohol, moving physically 5 days a week (recommends walking) and most importantly, having a spiritual life and staying connected with like-minded people. In summary, when you feel great you hold up well under stress. Since this past year has been filled with stressors, this book is an excellent resource for strategic detailed tips on keeping you calm, as well as physically and mentally fit.

[Carter · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was skeptical to read this book because I wasn’t sure if it would serve me well as I’ve always been an advocate of fitness with a high level of performance. Furthermore, I’m only 21 years of age so I wasn’t sure of the benefit but this was a showstopper. It is much more than a fitness book but instead capitalizes on how to perform at a much higher level in your relationships, work, and spiritually. I found myself knowing a lot of what this book said but it put it into terms of application for achieving greatness. I started “75 hard“ by Andy Frisella 20 days ago with the intention of becoming more focused in collage, healthier, and driven in work but with the 2 complimenting each other, it is a forever lifestyle. If your on the edge about this book, just remember you reap what you sow and the past 2 days have yielded a level of clarity I never knew existed.

[Jan Guill · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ago guide

Lots of good information in the end it’s up to you to follow or just read and hope. Strauss is a success but has put in the work. Time to start getting up at 5am and eating right

[Isabelle Hitlon · Rating 4 out of 5]

I never get tired of reading books in educating me to feel young. Strauss Zelnick gives precise rituals in exercise, good diet and being good to oneself in a way that was easy for me. I enjoyed his rhetoric. I recommend this book if you want structure.

[Brig · Rating 1 out of 5]

Don’t waste your money on this one.

[Santosh Shetty · Rating 3 out of 5]

Other than the fact that I admire Zelnick and his dedication, commitment and towering presence. It didn't offer me much since there are so many that kind of cover this ground adequately.

[Ryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Frankly, the majority of the other reviews of this book I've read shock me, because this is easily one of the best all-around nutrition and fitness books I've ever read. And I've gone through a huge pile of them looking for something custom and flexible that works for what I'm looking for in such a book over the course of more than a few years: general fitness magazines, functional fitness books, dieting, nutrition, bodybuilding, 'keto' stuff, and at this point, I've seen a lot; including a multitude of more science-heavy ones on proper squatting; and everything from MMA, to yoga books to ensure I'm getting as well-rounded and diverse an approach as possible to holistic wellbeing. This book is arguably the best for my needs. And the quality is tremendous.

Naturally, it fits what I want the most: something well-researched, balanced, reasonable, pleasant and methodical. None of the book requires one to have an unreasonable array of resources at all—as some have apparently claimed—with the exception of the time needed to meal-prep and go to the gym. He even emphasizes starting slowly. But what he is advocating for is what anyone committed to fitness should do. I especially appreciated that he emphasizes that his insanely intense 12-workout routine is not what is required by anyone, by any means. It's whatever works best for you.

Frankly, you'd be doing yourself a disservice by not at least try reading this book for yourself. And if you do—whether you love it, hate it, or are in-between—I encourage you to message me, because this is not at all a popular book, and I'd love to talk more about it!

[Hal · Rating 3 out of 5]

Strauss Zelnick lays out a high intensity plan to get you in shape and focus on the things that will make for a healthy and long lasting life. He goes into the exercise and cardio regimen as well as diet and even spiritual aspects. One key element he highlight that goes beyond what many of these types of books do not is forming or being part of a group that will aid in achieving your goals as well as the social benefits.

[Eugene · Rating 2 out of 5]

I flipped over this book. It’s not that bad albeit kind of obvious:
- exercise every day: run, stretch and weights
- eat healthy food and don’t drink alcohol
- socialize with others (in a healthy way) and grow your tribe

[Stephen Antczak · Rating 3 out of 5]

Solid information, somewhat inspiring. A good reminder of what one must do to be healthy, even though we all know.