Exercise: The Fun and Healthy Way of Growing Old

The Fun and Healthy Way of Growing Old.

Did you see a retired tai chi who looked evil and grumpy at the same time?

         Or crying while walking briskly; or who complained about life taking care of her flower garden with loving and tender attention?

         I do not bet. It would be to put salt in the cherry on a delicious hazelnut chocolate cake.

         This is because exercise, or any physical activity, has the power to make a lethargic day to sweat soaked and invigorating.

         Take it from Monte Davis Runner in his book, The Joy of Running, "It's hard to run and feel sorry for yourself at the same time."

Fun Exercise:

         There are days when getting out of bed like a trail of an oil tanker across a pond, or getting ready for my tennis early in the morning looks like a lead slab on my body.

         But once the struggle is over, the result is always ecstatic, almost magical - from an old man lazy and slow to very energetic, and ready to take another day.

         The average age of boys I play tennis is 54. The oldest is 70 and I'm in the middle of the middle of 68.

         At dawn, we are already on the booming and jumping tennis court, as we reached 2.7 inches plush, a yellow ball on a 3.5-inch net on the other side.

         We are there, not only to enjoy winning (or humble to lose) but to have fun. We never think about playing the game. It's a fact. But the pleasure of all the coasts we throw at each other is invaluable.

         Exercise is just a coincidence. The main objective is to have fun.

         And that's how you should treat the exercise. Being in shape, or living long are natural consequences of the pleasure you get from physical activity.

         Unfortunately, many seniors lose their share of exercise, so they do not exercise at all. For them, it is a simple and difficult task; is a total hole.

         For example, a survey of 2,558 seniors in Singapore showed that while nine out of ten are strong enough to live alone, 52% do not exercise.

No reason was given, but I bet it could be one of those elements:

1. They are already old:

         The exercise has no age limit. There may be exercises that depend on age but nothing in the book says that you can not exercise because you are too old.

         Conversely, age is the ideal time to exercise your sense of balance, muscle mass and general physical, emotional and psychological well-being.

You're never too old to have fun.

2. They want to save their strength:

         Ironically, research shows that people who exercise regularly are stronger than people who do not.

         Exercise improves the muscles of the arms and legs, the heart, the respiratory system and the muscles of the brain.

         On the days I do not play tennis, I spend a quick 45-minute walk, mixed with isometric and flexible exercises. It always makes me feel good.

3. They can fall and break a leg or something like this:

         Regular exercise works on the muscles of the legs and arms, improves stamina and balance.

         There is no guarantee that you will not fall. But your bones and muscles, reinforced by exercise, will be strong enough to cushion the impact unless struck by a car.

         I twisted my ankle so many times at tennis, but I was back in court after a few weeks of healing and rest.

         In addition, it is preferable to face the possibility of developing problems of type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol or heart and cerebral health due to a sedentary lifestyle.

4. Not having the time:

This is why many older people do not exercise.

There is always time for everything if you want.

         Waking up 30 minutes earlier will give you time. Thirty minutes after office hours will give you time, or a brisk 10-minute walk around the office will not cost you much time.

         However, you always have time to consult your doctor when you feel that something is wrong with your system.

Find the time of an exercise before time runs out.

5. Physical disabilities:

         Oscar Pistorius ran in the 2012 Olympic Games on artificial legs. And now there are international sports events for people with disabilities, paraplegics.

         If you can, you can. But you must overcome your greatest handicap - your mentality.

         I have osteoarthritis in both knees, which hurts me when I use the stairs and I can not stand long periods of time. However, I do not allow you to stop my regular exercise.

         No one has ever said it's easy to exercise. Requires discipline; a routine that many seniors do not want to develop. For them, slouching on a couch, with a bowl of popcorn and soda on the side is easier, it's more fun.

         It's for now. Until you develop age-related diseases due to lack of physical activity. Until then, it's too late.

         Regular exercise helps to increase your energy, allows you to be independent and can reverse some of the symptoms of aging. It is good for your body, your mind, your mood and your memory.

Go with your boots on:

We all want to enjoy our retirement lives, and we want to live a little longer.

We want to taste good food, good relationships, travel and have a good time.

At the same time, we want good health.

But all this does not come from heaven, and they have a price.

How much does it cost?

         It is an inexpensive dirt. At least, only thirty minutes a day of light to moderate exercise. This does not impose your bank account, and it is not something you have to sacrifice. In fact, it's fun.

So why not put on your t-shirt, pants, and sneakers and hit the road while you can? Tomorrow maybe too late.