Zhavoronkov warns of the "energy-sapping distractions" that come in the form of marriage, kids and material possessions.
"Delaying marriage and reproduction is a by-product of shifting your life expectancy horizons," he told Mail Online.
"It would slow me up and distract me from my research. When you're planning on living 150 years, marriage is a big decision. You're in for the long term!'
He recommends instead that we exercise regularly, including sit-ups and press-ups and concentrate on eating less.
Zhavoronkov himself says he only consumes between 1,600 and 1,700 calories a day - mostly from fruit, yoghurt and protein bars.