Welcome to the
Age-Proof Yourself
Book Series
A fresh voice in practical cognitive wellness.
This five-part series offers real-world tools for staying sharp, balanced, and resilient—especially as we age.
Crafted by composer, martial artist, and educator Jimmy Lockett, these concise, actionable books speak directly to readers who want better focus, energy, movement, and memory without gimmicks or fluff.
Whether you're a reviewer, coach, wellness professional, or simply someone curious about the growing field of cognitive fitness, you’ll find a grounded, highly readable resource here.
This is not theory. This is a system born from lived experience.
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Book Series Overview
The Age-Proof Yourself series is a groundbreaking collection of guidebooks designed to help everyday people transform their lives through ancient wisdom, modern science, and step-by-step daily practices. Each book in the series focuses on a foundational aspects of personal growth and wellness: breathing, meditating, eating, and physical as well as mental exercise. Whether you’re just beginning your journey or looking to deepen your current practice, the Age-Proof Yourself series meets you where you are—with clarity, warmth, specific practices, and no fluff.
Age-Proof Your Brain
Unlock sharper thinking at any age. This powerful guide reveals how to preserve—and even improve—your memory, focus, and mental energy using real-world strategies backed by science and experience. Whether you're facing brain fog or simply want to stay sharp, this book gives you the tools to thrive.
Breathing to Heal
Breathe better. Feel better. This practical, science-informed guide shows how conscious breathing can reduce stress, boost energy, and improve your overall health—no complicated routines or gimmicks. Whether you're new to breathwork or refining a practice, this book makes healing through breath clear, accessible, and powerful.
You Can Still Improve Your Memory at 50, 60, 70 (and Beyond)
Forget what you've heard about decline being inevitable. This book shows you how to sharpen your memory at any age using practical, science-based strategies. With clear steps and an empowering tone, it's a refreshing path to reclaiming your mental edge.
You Can Still Move with Ease and Strength at 50, 60, 70 (and Beyond)
Rediscover the power of your body with smart, sustainable movement. This guide helps you break free from stiffness and fear of injury—without gimmicks or extreme workouts. Learn how simple daily habits can restore balance, build strength, and keep you moving confidently for life.
APPLIED COGNITIVE FITNESS (ACF)
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The ACF Framework: Intelligence After Midlife
At the heart of the Age-Proof Yourself series is a powerful new model called Applied Cognitive Fitness (ACF)—a system for training the brain to grow sharper, more resilient, and more purposeful as we age.
Created by author Jimmy Lockett and drawn from decades of performance, teaching, and real-world mental training, ACF goes far beyond “brain games” or pop neuroscience.
Instead of trying to preserve what time takes away, ACF teaches you to build what age unlocks:
✔ Clarity
✔ Memory
✔ Focus
✔ Creative output
✔ Performance under pressure
Grounded in real practices and daily application, ACF is based on six core principles that run through every book in the series:
“We don’t decline with age—we refine.”
Each book offers a focused path—breathing, movement, memory, cognitive clarity—all anchored to this larger vision.
This isn’t just theory.
It’s applied.
It’s working.
And it’s built to last.
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About the Author
Jimmy Lockett has spent his life exploring human potential—through mental training, nutrition, music, breath, movement, and stillness. A Juilliard-trained composer and Broadway performer, as well as black belt in multiple martial arts, Jimmy brings together two lifetimes of mastery into one integrated path: self-healing through personal practices.
As a performer and composer Jimmy has appeared on Broadway, toured internationally, and had his orchestrations and compositions performed by orchestras and artists across the country. His compositions are published by Alfred Music, Wingert-Jones Publications, and Carl Fischer Music.For nearly six decades,
Jimmy has studied and taught martial arts since 1967. He is ranked 7th Dan in Okinawan/Chinese Kenpo, 5th Dan in Japanese Jujutsu, 1st Dan in Judo, and Instructor in Yang style Tai Chi Chuan. He has also worked as a certified herbalist, licensed paramedic (NREMT-P), and shiatsu practitioner.
In the "To Heal" series, Jimmy shares practical guides based on ancient wisdom and modern science, showing how to use breath, meditation, diet, and exercise to allow anyone to take control of their power to self-heal and continue to grow, and to thrive at any age.
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