I have been an inveterate practitioner of The Amen Regimen for almost a decade now. I have had the honor to do so under the mentorship of the creator and practitioner himself: Dr. Nun Amen-Ra.
The Amen Age-Inhibition Regimen (AIR) is an evolving multi-volume opus of research on scientifically valid measures to extend maximum lifespan. The protocol has pentavalent nature, consisting of 5 principal parts: Fasting, Nutrition(dietary), Exercise, Educational, and Meditative.
Fast [IF/CR]: A single nocturnal meal not exceeding an hour in duration and calorically restricted ~1500-1750 kilo calories max.
Diet: Thoroughly vegetal (vegan/vegetarian) staples, including agents known to independently increase mammalian lifespan. Non calorific beverages,and Aliksirs are consumed during the day-long fast.
Exercise: Aerobic exercise executed in the morning followed by resistance exercise in the evening.
Educational: Intellectual assimilation of AIR and other literature or research.
Meditative: Interspersed 'Amen meditation' (10 minute mindfulness) sessions 2-3 times a day.
The self-transformation I have observed in myself and few other students has been life changing. In my estimate; the self-discipline, mental acuity, and adaptability I have attained since my late adolescence (18 yo) has undoubtedly improved the quality of my existence, which is becoming even more evident with passage of time.
Note: Over the years of my practice I have witnessed many 'bio-hackers', health gurus, and fitness coaches emerge to promulgate their programs. In my opinion their attempt to rival AIR remains futile. What distinguishes AIR as a stand alone tomb is that it warrants an all encompassing measure towards that which can be consider to constitute a good life. Moreover, it is scientifically, philosophically, and practically accessible to most literate people.
Today, at the time of this writing the boon of doing difficult things is getting some recognition. This could be due to increased collective awareness on various physiological and psychological ailments we can witness in most wealthy nations acclimatized towards comfort, distractions, and hedonism (quantitative). One can argue that the Despite this and other reasons already mentioned, the Ascetic nature of the protocol deters many commoners from embarking on their own transformative journey.