Pro-active is doing everything possible to establish and maintain good health (preventive maintenance). Re-active is waiting until the body falls apart, then taking massive desperate action through Toxic Drugs, etc. to try to reverse or cover up the problem.
Which way makes more sense to you?
The answer is obvious. I am surmising that the people I am talking to are pro-active and want to work on preventive maintenance. I have been talking this talk and walking this walk for several years now and I am convinced that being pro-active is the way to go.
If you are in good health now, and want to stay that way for years to come, you need to find an “exercise guru” to help you get to your next fitness level.
Exercise has been touted as one of the closest things to the “Fountain of Youth” we have.
When you exercise you can expect:
o Lower Blood Pressure
o Lower Cholesterol
o Lower Blood Sugar
o Increase in bone density
o Increase in energy
o Elevation in Mood
o Increase in Stamina
o Loss of inches
o Loss of Fat
o Increase of muscle mass
o Rise in Basal Metabolism
o Decrease in Arthritic pain
If you are taking prescription drugs for any of the above ailments, exercise can require your health care provider to reduce or even eliminate some or all of those medications. YIPPEE!
Aren’t these benefits enough to motivate you to start an exercise program?
If you keep putting off becoming more active, how long will it be before you are completely dependent on someone else for your basic everyday living skills?
Activity breeds Independence. Isn’t that what you are striving for?
As you read this article can you honestly say that you want someone to have to take care of you as you get older? Are you looking forward to the day that you will be put into an assisted living home or worse; an extended care facility or nursing home?
What if I were to tell you that there is a simple and easy way to avoid this happening to you? Would you be interested?
Start an exercise program. Even if it’s as simple as walking around the block….do it!! Get in the habit of getting out of your chair and moving. Put on some music and start “dancing”.
Enjoy your life. Remain independent.
Even if it’s been years since you did anything physical, you can actually regain your strength and stamina. You of course, have to start out slowly and progress at a steady rate. As you do this, you will become addicted to exercise and it will become a part of your lifestyle!! Invite friends to exercise with you. Put on a video and have a friend join you and make it a part of your day.
If you are really determined and want to join a club or group….don’t hesitate. You’ll be surprised how many other people at the club or gathering are just starting out and it’s so much fun to workout with your peers!!
I am completely blown away when I watch three 90+ year old women complete a 45 minute non-stop Chair Aerobics class.
You might laugh when you hear “Chair Aerobics” thinking to yourself that sitting in a chair and moving is not much of a challenge. Think again!
I invite anyone of any fitness level to attend a “Sittin’ and Sweatin'” Chair aerobics class and not feel challenged.
If you cannot imagine yourself sweating then I feel sorry for you. Sweating is a very important part of exercise. Your skin can be categorized as your third kidney and it is used to eliminate toxins out of your body. If you don’t sweat, you are really stressing your kidneys, by making them do all the toxin elimination.
Think of sweating as a way to make your “inner terrain” healthy by getting rid of all the toxic wastes that have accumulated over the years!
So, being pro-active is taking responsibility for your own health and fitness. The simple task of incorporating more movement and/or exercise into your life will put you on the road to a healthy lifestyle and a feeling of happiness.
Bonnie Murphy – BFIT and Well – Fitness Coaching for “Mature” Women. I have been working in the Fitness arena for more than 20 years. I am ACE(American Council on Exercise)in group exercise. I am AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America)Certified in group exercise and personal fitness trainer. I hold certifications from the University of Alaska in Group Exercise, Personal Training and Water Fitness.I am certified with AEA (Aquatics Exercise Association) as a group water fitness instructor. I have been the Fitness Manager at the Anchorage Senior Athletic Club since 1998. I have been teaching group exercise classes since 1987. I have developed the Ultimate Phone Coaching Program – a guaranteed 18 week small group fitness and nutrition program exclusively over the internet (e-classes) and on the Phone (30 minute weekly phone sessions with peers) so that I can work with anyone from any where.
Phone: 907.646.4076
Email: bonnie@bfitandwell.com
Website: http://www.bfitandwell.com
