Not a value, but a pattern
Hojc says that biological age is not a single value, but a pattern. “It shows how cells react to stress, how quickly the body recovers, how stable the hormonal balance remains and how the metabolism works under stress.” Using a single test to realign biology is like trying to navigate the whole of Switzerland with a Zurich map – “the complete route map is missing”.
That’s why Hojc and his team draw insights from DNA, hormone and microbiome analyzes and interpret data from health and performance diagnostics such as maximum oxygen uptake, stress analysis, respiratory metabolism analysis and relevant blood values in combination to identify early warning signals and correct the course before they become real health blockages.
In Hojc’s experience, the health goals of his customers over 50 differ significantly from those of younger people. «At a young age, training is often about improving performance or appearance. As the years go by – and when injuries or joint pain set in – it’s about maintaining your own abilities year after year.”
This means training in such a way that the most important things are protected: pain-free movement, resilience in everyday life and the ability to regenerate well. “So we protect what’s most important because we know exactly where your vulnerabilities lie,” says Hojc.
Longevity is not a sprint to a goal, but a well-timed journey. And: “The methods we use to achieve these goals also ensure that you look at yourself in the mirror with confidence and pleasure – even without clothes.”
More precise and conscious
Hormones and metabolism are particularly important. «After 50, the physical terrain changes. Weight gain, poor sleep, midday slumps and mental fuzziness are not inevitable signs of aging, but rather signs that you have taken a wrong turn on the road,” says Nejc Hojc. They showed that hormones lose stability, mitochondria – the cells’ engines – work less efficiently, silent inflammation increases and metabolism slows down.
This is the moment to act: “Recalibrate your hormones, rev up your mitochondria, reverse inflammation and fine-tune your metabolism. You’re still behind the wheel, but the anatomical road is getting narrower.”
Nejc Hojc sees every day that disease risks can be actively reduced. “What many people don’t realize is that the longer you live without clear data, the greater the likelihood of being surprised by the biggest threats to longevity – cardiovascular disease, neurodegeneration, diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis.”
These rarely occur without warning; Long before a diagnosis is made, the body sends signals: changes in metabolic markers, declining ability to regenerate, gradual inflammation, decreasing cardiovascular resilience.
“When we recognize these warning signs, we intervene – with targeted strength training, metabolic training to keep the energy systems sharp, nutritional strategies to reduce inflammation and regeneration methods to restore resilience,” says Hojc. He has seen clients with undetected metabolic problems achieve measurable progress within just a few months through these interventions.
Muscles and bones are crucial
A strong muscular and skeletal system is crucial. «Muscle and bone health are the pillars of an active life in old age; Muscle mass is one of the most underestimated markers of healthy aging. Endurance alone does not protect against frailty.” According to the longevity specialist, a data-based structure is crucial: first stability and mobility, then targeted stress – combined with regeneration to ensure progress.
Even after the age of 60, Hojc believes that top form is possible, but: “Longevity only counts if you really live it. And truly living doesn’t just mean gaining years, but years in which you are present, strong and self-determined.” But the truth is sobering: “I recently read that people around the world spend an average of 9.6 years sick and not healthy.
In Switzerland, over six percent of adults live with diabetes, and more than one in five women over 50 are affected by osteoporosis. These are real obstacles to a fulfilling life. “If we don’t meet them directly, these last years are not real life – just survival.”
