Fitness For The Over 40s

I turned 47 earlier this month, and I feel much better today than I was almost 9 years ago. When I was turning 39, I suddenly felt my knees were hurting when I came up the stairs. “I can’t be getting old and deteriorating this fast?” I wonder myself. But didn’t do much about it. Just wishing the pain will some how go away, since it only bothered me when I climb the stairs. I mostly perform my duty at work sitting behind the desk, looking at the computer monitor and typing way, occasionally reaching for the telephone. By then my problems get worst. My eyes strained, my neck stiff, shoulders pain, arms and legs numb, feet are cold. Sound familiar? Then I started looking for health related information trying to pinpoint my problems. The findings? Years of not eating right and not much of physical exercising are the two most obvious suspects.

I researched online and offline, I found several interesting readings. The first e-book, written by Jon Benson and Tom Venuto, a book titled “Fit Over 40″. It’s me, it’s me. I can relate to the people who in their own words, describe how they transform their life, man or woman, mostly over 40s, are enjoying:

• A thin, lean waistline
• A better sex life
• Impressive muscularity
• Higher levels of naturally-released growth hormone and testosterone
• Remarkable energy and stamina
• Increased mental alertness
• A stronger heart
• Reduced biological age
• A powerful immune system
• More ZEST for life!

By reading what others your age can achieve motivated me to stay focus on what I want: all of the above and many more covered in the book.

Realizing the important of fitness is one thing, being able to commit to transform your own health is totally different. And this book provides enough motivation to keep me stayed focus. I definitely recommend this book.

With sitting too long and too little exercises, my mid section is secretly getting fuller too. Even though I’m not over weight, but would sure love to have my 20’s body back, or even look half that good would do. If you are my allies on this, then this is a good read on losing the stomach fat.

OK, now the offline. I bought this book called “Pain Free” by Pete Egoscue at a church organized acupuncture session for church members. The speaker recommended the book since it addresses the many chronic pains and how modern treatment won’t really treat the root cause of the problem. I don’t believe in medication or surgery for I have seen many unfortunate examples fall victims to surgery when there is no need for. Should be a must read if you are in constant pain.

I didn’t know that sex is actually the safest sport the adults can take up until I came across “Sex Helps You Stay Fit“. And I have always wondered why Napoleon Hills in his famous “Think and Grow Rich” considered having desires for sex is one of the secrets to success.