Stretching Exercises and Aging Don’t Fit Together
Lately I’ve caught myself thinking that my age is sabotaging my body. I quickly remember that I have never believed in that concept in the past and I’m not going to start now. Age is simply a number to which we have attached artificial attributes. There are many simple actions I can take that will diminish any focus on age.
So what are these simple actions? I can get started with some stretching exercises almost everyday. That would make a huge difference in how I feel as I go about my activities. Stretching exercises help with flexibility, agility, and balance. They move the muscles and so positively impact the lymph system as well, getting it moving a bit more actively.
Stretching can involving Pilates exercises or something similar, but it wouldn’t have to be that complicated. There are so many books with basic stretching exercises, simple techniques, that basically require no learning curve at all. The only curve they require is perseverance. If you do them regularly enough, you will see results and it doesn’t have to take that long.
So a couple other areas to remain aware of and take simple action in are nutrition, sleep, and keeping an active mind. Getting enough sleep is so simple and so important if you want to feel alert and clear headed. Good nutrition contributes tremendously to well being as well. I just have to compare how I feel after I have a cup of coffee and a donut versus a glass of water and piece of fruit. No comparison, right? Very simple.
Keeping my mind active is the easiest of the bunch for me. I love puzzles! Give me a Sudoku and a crossword and I am working my brain. This has already become a daily habit. Now to put a little more emphasis on the others and age will be a thing of the past.
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