61-Year-Old CEO's Longevity Secret: Raves & Routine

At 61, Tina Woods defies the traditional image of a corporate executive. As the CEO and founder of Collider Health, she is dedicated to developing public-private partnerships for healthy aging and longevity. Yet, her approach to life is anything but conventional.

When she isn't leading strategic partnerships or planning longevity events, she is on the dance floor as Tina Technotic, a DJ known for hosting all-night raves. For Woods, these dance parties are not just a hobby; they are a critical component of her personal longevity protocol.

Biohacker Bryan Johnson would probably not approve of my all-night raves, but they bring me such joy and are a big part of my own personal longevity protocol.

Her journey into this vibrant lifestyle began a few years ago while finishing her book, "Live Longer with AI," and starting hormone replacement therapy for menopause. It was a period of transformation that led her to learn DJing to stay active during recovery from foot surgery and to adopt a low-key form of intermittent fasting.

Despite her love for breaking routines, Woods anchors her day with specific morning habits. Her ritual begins with a cup of Earl Grey tea followed by an oat milk latte. While enjoying her caffeine, she tunes into BBC Radio 4 to stay connected to global events.

Unlike many of her peers who employ domestic staff, Woods considers housecleaning an integral part of her morning. She follows a strict schedule for cleaning different rooms, with special emphasis on high-use areas like the kitchen and bathrooms.

She finds the physical act of scrubbing and polishing to be a productive time for mental clarity. The movement allows her mind to free-associate more effectively than when she is sitting at her desk.

I enjoy it, the physicality of polishing a window or scrubbing something — and I find the movement provides a great time to get new ideas.

Woods manages a packed schedule filled with Zoom calls, cementing partnerships, and planning events like the recent JoyScore experiment in San Francisco. She is currently in talks with The PlayaAI Foundation and various resorts to measure the intersection of joy, longevity, and health.

However, she has become ruthless about her time management. She actively avoids pointless meetings and is not afraid to cut scheduled calls short.

If someone invites me to a meeting that's an hour long, I say, "Well, listen, I've got half an hour."

To maximize efficiency, Woods has replaced traditional personal assistants with technology. She utilizes a suite of tools to manage her workflow:

• Accountancy software for financial management
• Mail mergers for communication
• ChatGPT for content and planning
• Website design tools

This tech-forward approach eliminates the time spent recruiting and training staff, allowing her to dedicate her spare time to exploration and learning.

A significant part of Woods' daily life involves experimenting with new longevity technologies. She regularly undergoes biological age testing to track her progress, refusing to rely on a single snapshot of her health.

Last year, a Glycan Age test in Poland suggested her biological age was 35. More recently, a skin age scan at a London clinic clocked her at 54 after analyzing wrinkles and UV damage.

Perhaps most impressive is her immune age measurement, which recently registered at 51. This places her biological aging rate on par with centenarians, a full decade lower than her chronological age of 61.

• Glycan Age test result: 35 years old
• Skin age scan result: 54 years old
• Immune age measurement: 51 years old

Woods structures her physical activity and nutrition around her energy levels. She practices a flexible version of one meal a day (OMAD) intermittent fasting, adhering to it four days a week. She isn't a purist, occasionally snacking on nuts or lean meat and enjoying miso soup in the afternoon.

Her exercise regimen is rigorous, prioritizing an hour of movement six days a week. She typically works out between 5 and 8 p.m., combining running, rowing, and strength training. She finds that running with music allows her mind to travel in different directions, sparking bright ideas.

Dinner is a sacred time to connect with her husband, usually occurring between 8 and 9 p.m. She focuses on protein-rich foods like chicken, fish, and seeds but allows for indulgences like dark chocolate and Champagne.

Regarding sleep, Woods rejects rigid hygiene schedules. She listens to her body, aiming for about six hours of sleep and allowing herself to sleep in after a night of raving.

Tina Woods' philosophy challenges the strict discipline often associated with biohacking. Instead of rigid rules, she emphasizes joy, connection, and adaptability. For her, longevity isn't just about biological metrics; it's about the euphoria of the dance floor and the energy of the natural world.

She views her adventurous spirit—from climbing mountains to DJing—as a sustaining force. By balancing ruthless efficiency in business with a flexible, pleasure-driven approach to health, Woods has crafted a blueprint for aging that is as vibrant as it is effective.

Surrounding yourself with an energy that is bigger than you is such an important and sustaining part of my longevity routine.

As she continues to pilot experiments like JoyScore and explore new technologies, Woods remains focused on the intersection of health and happiness, proving that getting older doesn't mean slowing down.