Stretching Exercises Diminish Age
Sometimes I start to think that my age is really catching up with me. I quickly remember that I haven’t subscribed to that construct in the past and I’m not going to start now. Age is nothing more than a number to which we have attached artificial attributes. There are many simple actions I can take that will diminish any focus on age.
What are some example of the simple actions I can take? I can start to do some stretching exercises virtually everyday. That would make a considerable impact on how I feel as I go about my activities. Stretching exercises help with flexibility, agility, and balance. They move the muscles and so positively impact the lymph system as well, getting it working a bit more actively.
Stretching can involving Pilates exercises or something similar, but it doesn’t have to be that complicated. There are so many books with basic stretching exercises, simple techniques, that essentially involve no learning curve at all. The only curve they require is persistence. If you do them on a regular basis, you will see results and it doesn’t have to take that long.
Improvements in sleep habits, nutrition, and challenging your mind are some other measures that can affect how you feel daily. Getting enough sleep is so simple and so important if you want to feel alert and clear headed. Good nutrition contributes tremendously to well being as well. I just have to compare how I feel after I have a cup of coffee and a donut versus a glass of water and piece of fruit. No comparison, right? Very simple.
Keeping my mind active is the easiest of the bunch for me. I love puzzles! Give me a Sudoku and a crossword and I am working my brain. This has already turned into a daily habit. Now to give a little more priority to the others and age will be a thing of the past.
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