Scott Schwab:
Exercise and working out does take some knowledge of our body. Our bodies work in a marvelous way. For us to burn fat and sustain a healthy body, it is essential to get our heart rate up and get our bodies in motion. However, sustainability as we age is not the same types of exercises. Depending upon our age and how ambulatory we are, the exercises should focus on something slightly different. How we eat and how we exercise, will determine our long term health in many ways.
Sustainability as we age is accomplished best with balance and low weight baring exercises that take strain off our bones and joints. Depending upon how we eat and exercise during our life, will depend upon our long-term health and ability to stay active. I have seen many elderly athletes who would beat anyone in tennis, golf, racquetball, etc. The reasons behind this is the fact that they played young and kept playing, and love the activity.
Sustainability in health is actually easier through activities that we turn into hobbies. It is important for us not only to exercise, but to love it enough that we find ourselves being consistent and working on it. The movements alone of sporting activities will support longevity, range of motion, and long term health. Finding our hobbies now; whether they be running, biking, lifting, playing racquetball, etc, are more important for the overall health of our body than we realize.
Our task is to know our body and begin finding things that we can do long term. I love football, but cannot play it by myself, plus as a contact sport my body doesn't seem to want to be hit like it used to. Because of this, I have developed new hobbies and find that as I play, I burn more calories and have more fun. The best workouts are when you don't even realize you are working out or exercising. It is based on a passion and that passion comes through consistency, desire, and a focus on long term health. Workout and exercise now, so you can have health long term, not just the figure you desire today.
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