Newsletter #24 - Exercise For a Quality Life
Hello Friends
I hope this newsletter finds you all well.
Margie and I just returned from our annual adventure. This year’s trip was to Peru and the Galapagos Islands. An amazing trip! The reason I am telling you this is because it is the inspiration for some thoughts I would like to share. The trip was fantastic, some of the most beautiful landscape I have ever seen. Every day we set out to walk and discover new places. The Galapagos Islands were unique, it seemed to be the land before time. Each day we landed on an island and walked over lava rocks and primitive terrain that was over a million years old. The group we were divided into was mostly in their 50’s and 60’s with the exception of 2 women in their 70’s from Australia. I have included a partial picture of our group. Most of the people needed my assistance to navigate the landscape and follow the guides. The area we were touring was not a difficult terrain, in fact the oldest 2 ladies (you can see in the center) from Australia had no problem. Our overweight and deconditioned friends clearly needed help (and thanked me for it). These were the same people that had large portions of desert at dinner every evening and overate at every meal. Interesting …some of these people also claimed to have trainers. (Be sure your trainer helps show you progress and results!)
Traveling is a goal for many people. Will you be in good health and fit enough to travel as you have in the past? Or will you need assistance or choose to take a dinghy ride because the walk was too hard?
Health is not something we should take for granted. Too many people wait too long and have too many regrets later. Maintaining your health will allow you to maintain a quality of life that we all take for granted.
In Susan Dopart’s excellent book” A Recipe For Life” the benefits of exercise is discussed for those of you that have not bought her book (yet) and for those that have not read this chapter, Susan writes "Research confirms that even if a person has never lost a pound from exercising the internal results are well worth the effort. A multitude of studies have also revealed that exercise can deter or eliminate diabetes, atherosclerosis and lower insulin levels which can decrease the incidents of cancer!"
Furthermore, the mental health benefits of exercise contribute to emotional stability and a sense of well being.
Studies give solid evidence that exercise reaps huge reward by:
- Increasing the % of REM sleep which can increase energy and vitality during the day, allowing you to accomplish more
- Lowering heart disease by 30%
- Decreasing the rate of cancer by 35%
- Elevating mood by 30 – 50%
- Lowering or eliminating Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and strokes
- strengthens bones and helps prevent osteoporosis
- Increases HDL Cholesterol
- Increases your metabolism and lowers insulin resistance, which aids in losing and maintaining weight
- Hinders the aging process by helping cells to grow and maintain health
- Increases the number of new brain cells
Individuals who train and exercise at high level can have up to 50% higher protection against viruses, thanks to natural killer cells their bodies generate Prof. David Nieman of Appalachian State Univ. affirmed that near daily exercise creates a cumulative effect on the immune system.
Susan continues with more information in this chapter of additional benefits of exercise... all of this information about exercise from a dietician. Remember exercise and nutrition go hand and hand!
I highly recommend you read Susan Dopart’s book and learn more about exercise, nutrition and living a healthier lifestyle
A link to Susan’s web site can be found below:
Susan B. Dopart, M.S., R.D.
www.susandopart.com
Eat Well, Live Well, Stay Strong!
All previous newsletters plus photos and other interesting links can be found on my web site www.maximizefitness.com
David White
david@maximizefitness.com
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