Sep 06 2008

Why improve your health in middle age?

As you age you have probably found that you are not in as good of shape as you were when you were in your teens and twenties. Why would you want to be in better shape? Well to run around with the kids, to play better golf or tennis and finally of course you would want to improve your fitness so that you can have better energy and stamina to live life to the fullest.

Running around with the kids
When my kids were babies I was able to keep up just fine but now as my kids are getting bigger it is just that much more difficult. My kids are always wanting to play tag, go to the park, kick a ball around or just have me running around from one place to another. I need to be in much better shape then before just to keep up and really have a great time with the kids.

Improve your sports
In my teens and twenties I relied on my great conditioning to be a good tennis player, weight lifter and to pick up new sports. Ober hte last few years I have found that my tactics and strategies are much better then when I was younger even though my conditioning was not as good as before. Just think how much more fun and impressive your sports will be if you not only have your head more in the game but also you have greater conditioning than anyone else your age.

Better energy and stamina
Do you get tired half way though the day? Do you daydream too much? Do you avoid late day meetings so you can just kind of veg? I hated slowing down in the afternoon and just having nothing left for doing anythinbg inm the evening except sitting in front of the TV on the couch. By improving your fitness you will be in a much better place to get more done in the day and to actually live from dawn until dusk without resting.

So now do you understand? It is a great idea to improve your fitness and just spend a few minutes a day getting in better shape for your whole life as well as learning to eat and rest like the champion that you still can be.

I am really excited about being in better shape in my 40s and have plenty to look forward to as I get older thanks to a few easy things that I was able to learn from a guy names Jon Benson in a book called Fit over 40, a book that you may disagree with or really love, you decide.

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6 Responses to “Why improve your health in middle age?”

moses says:

September 10, 2008 at 12:10 pm

yeah, like the people say, “life begins at 40″, lol. However, it’s important for us to keep in shape in all age
Diana says:

September 11, 2008 at 12:33 pm

It’s funny. You think you need more energy when you are younger and your kids are younger, but I find I need more energy now than ever before. I have more demands on me–the kind that can stress me out if I don’t exercise, eat right, and sleep at least 7 hours a night.
The exercise is key. I can run up stairs, I can keep up with running a business and take good care of my family.
I think there is more stress the older we get, so the release that exercise gives is vital.
Walking is one of the best things to do to stay in shape and release stress. I also dance, (by myself) and do yoga. I still like to run sometimes and lift weights, but I find myself drawn to things that slow down my mind while making my body strong and healthy.
This is the fifties, and I am going to make it good!
Diana Fletcher, Diana Fletcher Life Coaching
Andrew says:

September 15, 2008 at 12:24 pm

As I get older, my body just does not want to do what I want it to.

And when it does… I usually pay the price for a few days.

I used to be a competitive tennis player in my teens… I was in the best shape of my life.

I’m determined to get one of those “6 Pak Abs” bodies just so I can say I did it. At 49, it will be a challenge… but I know I’ll do it.

Now kicking the Mountain Dew diet may be a different story.
Health Blog says:

September 15, 2008 at 10:17 pm

Kicking the MD? For me it’s more like just getting off the couch is going to be hard. I can’t even imagine how hard it might be for me, but I gotta do it.
Bill Nad says:

September 17, 2008 at 12:10 pm

I feel the same way and funny enough I played competitive tennis in my teens as well. I also did a lot fo weights, probably about 1 and a half hours a day.

Now of course at 41 I can not get the same testosterone push but I also work out more intensely with the weights for about 45 minutes and find that I get a great workout both cardio and strength-wise. At our age it is much more important to set goals and be consistent with the workouts and you will make good gains anyway.
Bill Nad says:

September 17, 2008 at 12:21 pm

I agree Diana. I liked having the energy when I was younger but being fit at 41 is much more important. I can not plan downtime during the day as I get up, get ready, go to work, come home and deal with the kids, get them to bed and then finally have a couple of hours to myself maybe online or in front of the TV. If I did not make fitness a priority it would not get done and I am sure I would be the worse for it as the days goes on