If the media are to be believed, the cost of a “comfortable” retirement just jumped by £8000 per year to £31,300 for a single person. (Couples need £43,100, apparently).
I met the news with a disinterested shrug.
Because, at the time of writing, I am 33 years old and unlikely to enjoy a conventional retirement.
The writing is on the wall for the state pension, and I’ve made certain decisions in life and business that mean I don’t have a private pension pot to speak of.
I’m not complaining. Quite the contrary, I’m OK with the prospect of working ‘til I drop because I wouldn’t want to do anything else with my time. I suppose I could offer my services for free, but that’s no good for the people I serve. (Experience tells me people don’t take action unless they have skin in the game).
Funnily enough, I actually mentioned to Jess recently that I classify myself as retired on this basis.
However.
Yours Baldly needs to continue to “invest” in his physical and mental wellbeing to remain capable of hammering away on his keyboard into his 60s, 70s, and (hopefully) beyond.
My point?
I’m no expert in this arena, but I believe the days of slowly winding down for a few years before disappearing off into the sunset with a final salary pension and a golden watch are behind us.
This means we’re all going to have to work harder, for longer.
A deeply unattractive prospect, if you’re blighted by heart disease, diabetes, sleep apnoea, osteoarthritis, or some other disease that’s strongly correlated with poor lifestyle choices.
I could be wrong of course – on both counts.
I’m sure there are people out there who live to a ripe old age with no health issues whatsoever despite an atrocious diet and lifestyle.
Similarly, the DEI Brigade could win and establish socialism, so nobody would need to worry about funding their retirement because starvation would solve the pension problem.
But even if I am wrong, what harm is there in getting as strong, fit, and healthy as possible?
Can’t think of a coherent counterargument to that one.
In any case, whether you intend to work forever or enjoy a princely retirement of thrice-yearly cruises, you need a powerful back for reasons that I’m sure are obvious.
Fortunately, February’s issue of The Phil Tyreman Letter explains how to build one.
Here’s a quick overview of what’s inside:
* The ultimate back training system for men who want to be mistaken for an upside-down pizza slice.
* Two straightforward ways to incorporate weighted vest work into your routine. (You can do one, both, or neither depending on your goals and situation).
* The three significant reasons why the back takes the inglorious crown of “second least trained muscle group”.
* Why it’s best to take a “high-frequency, low/moderate intensity” approach to training back if you want to get bigger and stronger quickly – while mitigating the risk of a serious injury. (And, of course, how to do it).
* The “choose your own adventure book” approach to picking back exercises I’ve used for many years to keep training back fun and fresh, without compromising my results.
The deadline to subscribe in time to receive February’s issue is today (9th) at midnight.
So if you don’t subscribe now, you won’t be able to get your hands on this issue unless I decide to offer it to subscribers as a back issue at some point in the future. (No guarantees that I will).
If you’re interested in subscribing, you’ll find everything you need to make an informed decision below:
https://philtyreman.co.uk/information/
Thank you,
Phil Tyreman