Fitness is the condition of being physically strong and healthy, encompassing the ability to perform daily tasks with vigor and energy, and to enjoy leisure activities without undue fatigue
The axiom ‘Movement is Life’ is often repeated regarding health and well-being. Exercise is an integral to slowing the natural process of aging and age related maladies. Yet, many opt for an easier way . . . . that of avoiding exercise. The book written by NASA Scientist Joan Vernikos, Sitting Kills, Moving Heals, extolls the benefits of consistent basic movement, in addition to exercise, for the (human) body. One should say to themselves daily ‘Move More, Live Better’.
In the book 'The Modern Art and Science of Mobility', an approachable format is presented for maintaining functional movement capability.
An older active adult may be required to adjust personal, individual training methodologies.
Convenience in modern society severs the ‘everyday person’ from wellness, fitness, and functionality enhancing activities and actions.
The importance of bodily movement cannot be overstated. The majority of 'healthy agers' exemplify a more youthful vigor due to consistently engaging in movement activities.
Modern society places challenges on the human body that undermine physical and physiological integrity.
Resistance Training can be accessed through different modalities
Resistance training is the affecting of a static weighted object with (a) muscular force to elicit a positional change in that object and a corresponding positive muscular response.
I believe that health and fitness can and must be pursued from a spiritual standpoint.
Movement receives minimal consideration within present day society. The availability of modern convenience is anathematic to engaging in wholesome, healthy movement. Many people regard movement (not necessarily exercise) as the domain of the young. Yet, even in cases of less than optimal health, the design of the body is faciliatory of movement. Lack of movement … Continue reading More movement, please!
Ab-Sutra Wellness and Fitness 