How "Old" Do You Feel?

Each of us is getting older every day. Why has the word “old” become such an insulting and upsetting word? There is nothing less personal than passage of time! No one in the history of humankind, not even the wisest martial arts experts or most determined Hollywood stars have been able to outsmart the effects of aging.

Has “old” come to mean the same as “unhealthy”?

One of my personal fitness training clients has been alive 83-years so far. What an achievement! When we meet to exercise together there are times she looks more bent forward, is moving slowly and her knees hurt worse than on other days. I ask how she is doing and on those days she says, “Old.”

If we dread the aging process, life is going to be more difficult. Changes that happen to our bodies over time can be challenging. If we let ourselves get discouraged or depressed about it, our quality of life will be reduced. How about if we focus on being as active and powerful as possible? What if every time life gets harder we become more skillful and motivated?

Do you have health tips you can share with us? Have you learned how you do…or do not…want to age by watching people around you?

If you have additional questions or would like to learn more about personal Functional Fitness or Senior Wellness sessions, I can be reached at www.FunctionalFitness4You.com 

Best wishes to you, Margo Rose