health
February 6, 2026
Longevity expert shares his daily routine for wellness: I'm 'really intentional' about applying my research to my life
After studying longevity for decades, Matt Kaeberlein says he's applying what he's learned to his own life and habits. Here's his daily routine for wellness.

TL;DR
- Kaeberlein incorporates a mix of low-intensity (zone two), high-intensity exercise, and resistance training four times a week.
- He prioritizes seven to eight hours of quality sleep per night and stimulates his brain by continuously learning new things.
- Socially, he focuses on nurturing strong family relationships and making intentional efforts for consistent time with friends, alongside engaging in positive daily micro-interactions.
- His diet emphasizes avoiding processed foods and added sugars, with a focus on high protein (around 1 gram per pound of body weight) and high fiber (60-80 grams daily) intake, especially from vegetables.
- Kaeberlein stays informed by reading primary literature and articles related to health and wellness, currently researching peptides.
- He co-founded Optispan, a health tech startup offering personalized longevity-focused medical care.
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