I’ve been asked a number of times why I don’t demonstrate or recommend exercises that Seniors should be doing to get or stay fit. The answer is that while these articles are about Health, Fitness and Personal Energy for Active Seniors, this is not an exercise site.
Our bodies take on different characteristics and go through different stages as we age. For some it’s muscular deterioration, for others, maybe bone density precludes some kinds of weight bearing exercise. For still others, weakened joints, tendons or ligaments will dictate some of what we can or can’t do. Our posture deteriorates, our body weakens overall, and often the short term memory lapses can signify future challenges.
These are not excuses, they are simply what we believe are facts of life and represent challenges that, while they can be overcome, are legitimate reasons why we develop physical problems as we add on the years.
This is all based on stereotype beliefs of what will happen as we age. Do they necessarily have to happen?
The real point of Come Alive Project is to reinforce in the minds of Active Seniors that we can break away from what we traditionally think of as the normal aging process: deterioration and decay, weakness and approaching befuddlement.
Personal fitness, personal energy and good health habits play a major role in longevity and empowering an active, enthusiastic and purpose filled senior lifestyle. Of your mindset and attitude toward aging are what either limit you or set you free to live a life of energy and enthusiastic purpose.
I recently turned 81 years old and feel more alive and empowered that I have in many years. I keep my body fit but I’m not overly strong, nor do I have huge muscles. I feel great.
My wife just turned 76, looks much younger and certainly acts and moves like a much younger person. That’s because we both take responsibility for our bodies and our attitudes.
I would suggest that if you signed up to get this blog, you want, or maybe already have, the same thing. You understand that it is YOU who is responsible for the way you age.
So, while I may start demonstrating some simple fitness movements that most seniors should be capable of doing, I will continue to focus these articles on how we, as active seniors, can break out of the stereotypical senior rut and instead, choose to move toward an active and productive life filled with good health, fitness and a strong sense of personal energy, vitality and purpose.
Thank you for reading.