10/04/2023
How do you want to function as you age?
How do you want to function in the Last 10 years of your life?
Longevity is a buzz word that you see everywhere…but I would change the premise.
It’s not how long you live, but how well you live!! (Being sick, weak, or physically vulnerable is no fun for sure)
Can you go on a hike at 80?
Do you want to be able to get up off the floor in your 60’s and beyond?
Avoid falls?
Go up stairs without getting winded?
Carry your own grocery bags? Go on any vacation without worrying about barriers?
Pick up your grandkids?
Science tells us in numerous studies how important movement in our daily lives is.
Yet, our lives revolve around convenience..making everything easier.
We see in our clinic, many outstanding people everyday, and in 20 years of practice we see so much avoidable sickness, and disability…diet, exercise, sleep, community/mental health all matter!! (As well as being an educated consumer of health care)
We have much more control of our health than the average person thinks.
Our goal is to help educate people on how their bodies work, and how we can learn to help ourselves live long healthy lives.
Movement/exercise is one of the most important components of our general health (We will touch upon the other components in other posts )
I challenge our community to start changing our attitudes about movement and exercise.
Start with baby steps!
Park in the furthest parking spot (Joe always laughs when I tell him to “park in the back”)
Take the stairs
Put on those dusty sneakers, and go for a walk, or jog.
Bang out 10 body weight exercises while your coffee is brewing (heel raises, mini squats, counter push ups)
The goal is to do SOMETHING every day!
You don’t necessarily need expensive gym memberships/classes
I would argue that consistency is most important!
We will be posting some interesting resources/tips in the coming weeks for those who are interested in trying to improve their overall health and get moving. I know I want to do all those things that I listed above as I age.
Let’s do this!!
In good health,
Vicki and Joe
(Of course consult with your medical practitioner before starting any new program)
