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It is a shame we have been conditioned from any early age to take it easy as we get older. Look how we treat older family members, often waiting on them hand and foot. We do not expect them to do anything physical and usually do things for them so they don't have to exert themselves. Yet activity, work, movement, action, call it what you will is precisely what any adult of any age needs. Society has told us we need to rest and grow old 'gracefully' but this usually means 'idly'. We see others slowing down as they get older and we believe that this is normal. We start to act old, think old thoughts and become old. This causes us to decay, deteriorate and fall apart long before we need too. We now know that it is not the passing of the years that causes this feebleness but the lack of muscle building and maintaining activity in our lives that is the cause. Without this activity our muscle tissue is lost at the rate of one half pound per year until age 50 then this rate doubles leaving us as helpless as a baby. When muscle strength goes, bones become soft weak and brittle. Balance is affected and serious falls become likely. The heart grows scrawny and weak, blood is not pumped efficiently, and oxygen is not available to keep cells and tissues healthy. And the biggie, the immune system weakens and is unable to fend off disease A sedentary lifestyle hugely increases the risk of a heart attack or stroke. The risk of diabetes more than doubles and cancer risk is increased 30 - 40 percent. Not good odds for a healthy life span. But we should not wait for our bodies to start protesting or get sick before we change our lifestyle. We need to change our habits sooner rather than later if we want to live a healthy long life. We constantly hear about the benefits of proper muscle building and maintaining exercise, yet many of us don't really make a commitment or make the time for exercise regularly for many various reasons. We get busy, we get lazy and we have other much more important things to do. Yet exercise is not some frivolous 'luxury' optional extra. It is a form of preventative medicine, one every one of us needs and the good news is you can take immediate steps to protect yourself against the many degenerative diseases that were once thought of as a natural part of aging but are now know as simple disuse. The simple solution is to begin an exercise program that incorporates strength training exercise. With proper exercise, you can maintain your strength, energy, vitality and zest for living throughout your entire life. Your body can be transformed from the inside out, restoring health, improving physical and mental function, and preventing disease. You are lucky in that so much knowledge is available today to make sure you never have to suffer the indignity of your health and mobility being eroded away no matter your age. But you will need to take it upon yourself to stay strong and fit to protect your future. Do you want to discover the secret to rejuvenating your body and improving the quality of your life? Download my free ebook Ive Found the Fountain of Youth- Let Me Show You Too! here: Ways To Look Younger For Free Fitness Report here Fitness Weight Loss Carolyn Hansen is a certified fitness expert and fitness center owner who coaches clients to look and feel younger.
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