“Physical Fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is basis of dynamic & creative intellectual activity.”
John F. Kennedy
“Your body can do it. It’s time to convince your mind.”
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There were two gentlemen that retired at the same time and age. After retirement, one gentleman became less active and spent the majority of his time relaxing in his recliner and engaging in less physical activities. His body commenced to get stiff and he became more inclined to less movement. On the contrary the other man decided to remain active after retirement by mowing his lawn, working in his garden and walking daily. The gentleman that remained active as he aged was physically able to do things the other gentleman were unable to do. Physical activity is paramount to your health and wellness. It has been proven that when you are active physically you will reap enormous benefits physically, mentally and emotionally.
According to the National Library of Medicine, an article entitled Benefits of Exercise, listed benefits of exercising:
· Reduces your risk of heart diseases
· Helps you control your weight
· Improves your sleep
· Improves your mental health and mood
· Helps keep your thinking, learning, and judgment skills sharp
as you age
I know you may be saying I don’t like exercising or physical activity. I want to encourage you to find a method in which you can be physically active. For example, try walking, line dancing, riding a bike, yoga, running, or even just stretching. The objective is movement as opposed to what you don’t like but what you can do to improve your overall health and fitness. When you take this attitude and approach you may be surprised about want you can and like to do. You owe it to yourself to become the best version of yourself physically, mentally and emotionally.
Here’s to a better you!
For the entire list of benefits read the article named Benefits of Exercises. https://medlineplus.gov/benefitsofexercise.html
