Frequently Asked Questions

A community of people in Austria who want to live longer and better, together. We run free events, share science-backed health habits, and connect people who actually care. No guru vibes, no gatekeeping.

Anyone curious about living longer and feeling better. Students, founders, researchers, athletes, parents, retirees. You do not need to know what VO2 max is to show up. Caring about your health is enough.

Longevity Austria is a decentralized community, not a conference. Instead of one big paid event a year, we run free local meetups every month — weekly runs, climbs, breathwork, talks, dinners — across six cities. No keynote stage, no exhibitor hall, no €500 ticket. The point is showing up regularly, not flying in once.

In Germany: Munich, Berlin, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Cologne and Nuremberg — each with local chapter leads, regular events, and a WhatsApp group. We also have active networks in Austria (Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck), Switzerland (Zurich, Basel, Geneva, Lausanne), and emerging chapters in the US and China. See our chapter map.

It varies by city and season. Examples: weekly runs (often Zone-2 paced), climbing meetups, Saturday hikes, Sunday breathwork sessions, morning raves, expert talks on epigenetic aging or hormone optimization, panel discussions with doctors and researchers, supplement deep-dives, and casual community dinners. Format changes; the idea stays the same — get together, move, learn, have fun.

Both. We have absolute beginners showing up who've never heard of HRV or VO2 max, alongside physicians, researchers, and longevity founders. Curiosity matters more than expertise. You don't need a peptide stack or a tracker — caring about your health is enough to belong.

Yes. Every event is free and open to anyone. Runs, climbs, workshops, morning raves, the lot.

Weekly runs, community climbs, park meditations, talks on epigenetic aging, yoga sessions, morning raves, hikes, and startup meetups. The format changes, but the idea stays the same. Get people together, move, learn something, have fun.

Yes. Labs in Austria run saliva or blood tests with epigenetic clocks like Horvath, GrimAge, and DunedinPACE, or with telomere length. Results usually take a few weeks. For a quick estimate, our free Face Age or Pace of Aging Test works in minutes.

Chronological age is the number on your ID. Biological age is how your cells and organs are actually doing. It is measured through things like epigenetic clocks or telomere length. The biological one matters more for your health.

Every 6 to 12 months is a reasonable cadence. Lifestyle changes can measurably shift epigenetic markers. Retesting shows whether what you are doing is working.

Epigenetic clocks like Horvath, GrimAge, and DunedinPACE. Telomere measurements. Blood panels. Vascular aging through pulse wave velocity, which tells you how stiff your arteries are. We pick methods with solid research behind them.

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Please do. Longevity is better as a team sport. Bring friends, coworkers, your partner, your parents. Everyone is welcome.

If you run a clinic, lab, startup, venue, or health-focused brand, head to our contact page. We like co-hosting events and working with people who share the mission.

We started in 2024 as a community-first initiative, not a traditional startup. No investors pushing growth metrics. We grow at the speed of the people who show up, and we keep things transparent. Read the full story.