Los Angeles — Dr. Jason Snibbe, the renowned orthopedic surgeon to celebrities like Kris Jenner and team physician for the LA Clippers, is making headlines not for his work in the operating room but for his own approach to health and longevity. At 53, despite once undergoing surgery for a slipped disc, Snibbe says he remains pain-free thanks to a disciplined, science-backed fitness regimen.
The surgeon, who performs up to 20 operations a week, has revealed a three-part routine designed to preserve strength, protect joints, and ensure long-term mobility, a lifestyle that, he says, helps him both personally and professionally.
Strength First
Snibbe begins his mornings with strength training three times a week, guided by a personal trainer. His workouts include compound movements like deadlifts, pull-ups, push-ups, rows, and planks, all aimed at targeting multiple muscle groups. He stresses that maintaining muscle mass is essential, warning that the natural process of muscle decline begins as early as one’s 30s.
Cycling for Longevity
Instead of running, Snibbe relies on cycling two to five times per week indoors or outdoors. He says cycling is gentler on the joints while still building endurance and cardiovascular health, making it a long-term alternative for those wanting to avoid wear and tear.
Daily Stretching
Rounding out his plan is a daily stretching practice. Snibbe starts each morning with yoga mat routines to keep his body flexible and reduce soreness, particularly after long surgery days where hours are spent on his feet.
Why It Matters
Snibbe’s approach goes beyond personal fitness. He believes this kind of regimen is the key to healthy aging, allowing people to stay active, avoid injury, and live pain-free even after setbacks like back surgery. His advice: prioritize strength, flexibility, and low-impact cardio over punishing workouts that can lead to long-term damage.
Experts agree that his formula aligns with what science says about longevity, that consistent movement, muscle preservation, and joint care are more important than short bursts of extreme exercise.
For Snibbe, it’s also a way to lead by example. “If I’m encouraging my patients to move, I have to live it too,” he says.
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