Thrive to 95 and Beyond

Oh, My Aging Body! We must wake up to the fact that we could all live much longer than we expect! What do you want the quality of your life to be when you reach age 80, 90, or even 100? What physical activities would you like to be able to do? How long can you maintain your independence? The bottom line: How you age is mostly up to you. Exercise is a Gift. You ask your body to perform and it performs as you ask it to. Unless you already have a physical issue, you don’t give your body a second thought! You simply assume that it will respond to your commands to get you through your day. You demand – your body obeys. So, here’s a simple question for you: Did you say thank you? Excuses, Excuses. When you are a regular exerciser, you gain a sense of control over your body and your life. You gain confidence. You move from an unsure mindset to an “I’VE GOT THIS!” mentality! And because these are your new feelings, it’s easier to continue your exercise routine. The exercise supports the attitude which supports the exercise. Motivation vs. Inspiration. What are your dreams and desires? What will your physicality need to be to realize those dreams? Motivation comes from your head; inspiration comes from your heart. You need to find your inspiration in order to permanently change your lifestyle, and your emotions are the key to finding your inspiration. BodSpir® Meditative Strength Training – The Unique Technique. Why should strength training be difficult? What if it were more relaxing? As you begin to incorporate the BodSpir® breathing technique into your workouts, you’ll probably notice an improvement in how you feel, and not just during your workout – less tired, less anxious, and more energized. This is a unique non-strenuous approach that can help you get stronger, become more flexible, and feel less stressed. Breathing – It’s Not Just for Oxygen Anymore The benefits of practicing some sort of breathing exercise include reducing stress, regulating heart beats, lowering blood pressure, relieving anxiety, helping with asthma and allergies, better sleep and relief from sleep apnea and snoring. Just pick a technique! Flexibility Is The Key. If you have stiff muscles and joints, how does that affect your overall functionality? After you engage in various activities or sports, do you stretch out those muscles you have used, or do you just move on to the next thing, ignoring the cries and cringes from your overworked body? If you listen to your body and give it the attention it needs, you can enjoy greater mobility and balance as you age. The Forgotten Muscle. We often forget that the heart is a muscle, and as such, it needs to be exercised to be strong and stay strong. We lose a half-pound of muscle tissue every year beginning in our early 30s, and even the heart undergoes some atrophy as we age. An aerobics program, along with strength training, will strengthen your heart and could help you lose weight. You Are What You Eat … Literally. The microbiome is the combination of all the microorganisms – mostly bacteria and viruses – we have in our bodies. There are more than 100 trillion of them! The health of these bacteria in our bodies determines whether we are diseased or not, and the health of these bacteria is largely determined by what we have put in our mouths over the decades of our lives. The Mind-Body Partnership. Typically, we go through our day doing all our tasks without considering the toll it takes on our bodies. But if we hurt ourselves or overdo it, the body talks back to us in the form of aches and pains. Then we pay attention. Your body is always talking to you, telling you what it needs and asking you to treat it properly so it can be ever ready to do what you ask of it. Are you listening? I. A.M. H.E.R.E. - The Seven Steps to Controlling Your Physical Future. There are seven focus areas to help gain a healthier lifestyle as you Thrive to 95. They create an acronym: I. A.M. H.E.R.E. These pillars of health come with tips and tricks – and appealing nuances – to apply to your daily routine. Stress – The Silent Saboteur. Our minds and bodies work together brilliantly, manipulating our systems to save us from impending peril or from an annoying boss. This helps us cope and even survive. But when stress extends its reach, it can create debilitating and life-threatening diseases if left unchecked. It is important to recognize its impact on our health and physicality and address it appropriately. Your Fiscal Physical Retirement Plan. Why is it that when people try to determine how much money they will need to retire, they don’t consider what their physical condition will need to be to ensure that their savings isn’t spent on their failing health? After all, what good is your nest egg if you have to use it to pay medical bills? What if there were a plan? What if the plan were unique to you: customized for your specific dreams and desires, your specific capabilities and your specific dietary needs? Mobility for Life. Being fit and living a life of self-care allows you the freedom to follow your hopes and dreams well into your 90s and beyond. Think about the gift you can give yourself and your family: living a better-than-expected quality of life for extra decades! And, in living longer and healthier, you are partaking in life rather than worrying about becoming a burden to others. You are an active, joyful participant in the lives of your family, your friends and your community. Imagine all the things you could do if you were in control of your health. You ARE in control of your health! What are you going to do with that power?