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Have you heard the old saying? "If you don't do it now it will catch up with you later". But truer words were never been spoken about our lack of proper exercise and its impact on our life. It is really a life or death situation - do it or die some might say. It seems strange that we are all so concerned about saving enough money and investing wisely during our working years to ensure financial security when we cease our working life. But what happens if we fail to maintain our body throughout the years and just when we have the time to do all the things we have looked forward to if breaks down? What if you cannot take that trip you have dreamed about, or what if you cannot play tennis or golf like you have always wanted? Or what about your plans to knock the garden into shape or the hobby you are keen to get started with? You may not plan on being very active after you retire but how do you think your life would be affected if you have a chronic disease or back or hip pain, or some other nagging ailment or disability that demands much of your time and attention? How would life be if it revolved around doctor's rooms, tests, specialists and hospitals? You might be years or even decades away from the end of your working life and retirement but it is useful to ask the question: " Am I doing what I need to be doing to ensure a well and functional future for myself?" Just as we should prepare for our financial future we should prepare of our muscle, joint, health and wellness future. It is not down to 'Lady Luck" but down to what we do and don't do on a daily basis. Are you confident you are doing enough to ensure your health span equals your life span? What we would all like to have as long as possible is a strong well functioning body that is disease free and doesn't hurt. It should allow us to all of the physical activities and things we enjoy. But this is a high goal and doesn't happen without proper exercise to keep our muscles and joints strong as well as entire body and its systems. We are aware now that what we used to believe was a natural part of the aging process is nothing more than a lack of enough muscle building and maintaining activity throughout our adult years. Like it or not the older you are the more you need a regular proper exercise program. If you don't you will lose physical functioning slowly (or not so slowly) over time, become weaker, your body composition (muscle/fat ratio) will change unfavorably, your energy will decrease and you will fall headlong down the spiral of accelerated aging. Not exactly a good scenario for a healthy and 'fun' retirement. Think of your exercise program that contains mostly strength training exercise as better than 'money in the bank' as it will reduce medical costs, minimize the need for long term care and protect family, friends and society from the burden of having to take care of you. The vitality and vigor that your active strong life will give you represents the very best investment you can make. An extended life with higher quality active living is something no amount of money can buy you. The human body does not wear out it rusts out. You will determine if you spend the final years of your life in a nursing home, or independently, enjoying a full active life. The choice is yours and yours alone.
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