Time is running out on daylight savings time. Shortly, we will be turning back our clocks and returning to standard time. Our days will become shorter and our energy consumption will likely go up. Changing our clocks and watches is a relatively easy task and we have become accustomed to making these changes twice a year.
What if you were able to turn back the clock in your life? How easy could that be? What if you could regain some of the strength and vigor that you had in younger years? What if you could improve your flexibility, balance, and energy? I hope you haven’t given in to some of the inevitable consequences of aging…stiff joints, wrinkles, weak muscles, and bad attitudes! If you have, it’s time to snap out of it!
According to Miriam Nelson Ph.D., it is possible to turn back the clock by using strength-training and proper nutrition. In a strength-training study over eight weeks, using elderly nursing home patients, lifting weights three times a week resulted in improved strength by 175 percent. Two patients even discarded their canes. A similar study demonstrated a 14% improvement in balance and a 27% improvement in energy.
Exercise not only has benefits for the physical body but it can also lift depression and ease sleep problems. So, why wouldn’t you want to give it a try? If you are suffering from a lack of energy, desire, focus, or joy, I challenge you to start an exercise program today.
If you can’t afford a gym membership, you can start by at least walking every day and gradually adding in some strength training exercises such as push-ups and sit-ups. If a few frail nursing home patients can turn back the clock and empower their lives, so can you! You might surprise yourself!
Special thanks to Judy I. Terry MPH, for today’s great content!
Yours In Success & Spiritual Empowerment…
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