It saddens me is that most people become less active the older they get. This can cause a lot of problems for your muscles, bones and your overall health. Exercise and healthy eating really should be everyone’s primary aim, for a disease-free & fulfilling life — no matter what age.
As you get older, it may become apparent to you that you’re not as energetic or can recover from exercise as well. I have noticed this in my 40’s, which has produced many problems in my hips and hamstrings. It doesn’t take much to push something slightly out of place — then we have to spend hours and a lot of money with physiotherapists and deep tissue massage.
If you’re like me, it’s pretty normal to “kill it” in the gym, no matter what age you may be. Recently, as my physio examined me, she could tell that I’m quite an avid lifter. Her response to one of my answers was, “you know, you don’t have to kill yourself in the gym to get great results.” She’s right — and the conditioning of years of quite ghastly bodybuilding theories, I found myself nodding, contemplating taking on something like “yoga” for stretching and relaxation. It made me shudder somewhat!
A lot of yoga gurus have told me that it’s better for me than weight lifting. Sorry, I cannot even comprehend this, and nothing is better than the other. As I see…
