Have You Problems With The “Why Bother” Factor?

Dear Reader and Friend

The other day I flew from Central Wisconsin airport in Wausau to Chicago. This time I definitely enjoyed the trip a lot more than in winter time.

I looked out of the window of our small Regional Jet from American eagle. You know these small jets with three seats in a row and a walkway that small that I asked myself how can walk an oversized person through that small passage. And I do not mention the small seats which is another obstacle for oversized people.

This time I was happy to have the two seats all by my own and I felt very comfortable. This does not mean that I am oversized…no I have a weight which is for my size almost perfect.
Looking out of the window I spot in the distance the huge Lake Michigan when I suddenly heard the pilot’s voice through the speaker that ground control could not decide which landing field they will give us for landing.

So our pilot while ground personal decided of our landing flew a huge turn over the beautiful Lake Michigan. The luck was on our side this day because this beautiful sky-blue and brilliant sunny morning gave us extraordinary scenery without any cost or let’s say all inclusive in our airfare. The few clouds like cotton balls gave the last touch to that beautiful live-picture.

Before landing I looked around inside the plane and noticed there were sitting quite a few people in the age of the “baby boomers.”
In that moment I remember an article I recently read. It was about “your health” by Kim Painter. He talked about older, wiser people but less active. It really surprised me to read that according the National Institute of Aging about eight out of ten seniors forgo something vital to their health which does not cost them more than a bit time every day called: exercise.

I ask myself why do seniors not care more about there health?

Why do they not more physical-activity as they have more time than anyone else. There exist no reasons why you cannot walk 30 minutes or one hour in your residential area wherever you live. It does not make sense that you are stuck in the same “culture of inactivity” that plagues children and younger adults. You are a wise and grown-up adult. You have life-experience and you are educated. So why not sum up all these positive points and concentrate on a healthier lifestyle?

Is it not worse the effort to live 5, 10 or 15 years more to see your grandkids grow? Spare with your grandkids the experience you have had in your life and play and exercise with them. I remember my grandkids are so happy when I spin with them and they are flying up and down in the air like a plane. They cannot get enough and I really feel satisfied and happy to have the energy of doing it. Your grandkids will always remember when growing up those marvelous moments of their life.

It’s never too late for exercising.

According the American College of Sports if you are over the age 65 you should do the following:

Aerobic exercise: three to five days a week for a minimum of 20 to 30 minutes, depending on intensity, brisk or fast walking counts. If you are a starter and cannot walk that much start slow and walk just around the block. After one or two weeks increase your distance and so on. You will see within a few weeks or months that it is so easy when you have consistency. You can decide on your own what type of fitness workout you will follow. What works best for you.

Strength training: including weight lifting, two to three times a week. You can go to a gym or you can by a few weights and start with your own weight lifting or exercising with weights.

Exercises to improve balance and flexibility: those who cannot do that much can start slowly and develop a plan that takes individual needs into account. Depending on how you feel you can increase your exercise program.

I know it is sometimes difficult to get into the right mindset and to get over the procrastination to start exercising. But the sooner you start the fewer problems you have in your advanced age. I only can tell you from my own experience the moment you get over the procrastination and into a positive mindset you start exercising automatically.

Don’t let the “why bother?” mood overcome you, get rid of that negative thinking and develop a positive mindset and you will feel rejuvenated. For every objection or obstacle find a solution. You cannot walk a mile…walk a block. Are you embarrassed to take that walk? Get a dog that needs walking. You hate classes…buy fitness DVD. You cannot find any reason to get moving…think of playing with your grandkids or traveling around the globe for years to come or just to be independent in your life.

Make exercising a daily habit as eating and drinking and you see your life and energy change day by day to the better.



Author's Name: Anton Winkler S.


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Anton Winkler is owner of antonw.webbizoffers.com and writes on different subjects to
help people to live a healthier life. He is very much concerned about people in the
advanced age to change their lifestyle and eating habits to live a longer life.
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