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What we think of as the inevitable results of aging joint stiffness, loss muscle mass, inability to jump or sprint, diminished energy and aerobic capacity, love handles, greater body fat composition, high blood pressure, etc. are actually more a product of inactivity, poor nutrition, and or improper training than age itself. The criticality of fitness into the later years can not be overstated in terms of slowing the aging process. |
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This article is a good guide for stretching and explains the benefits with regard to running and jumping better, having a larger range of motion, decreased chance of injury, and increased athletic performance. If there is an area of fitness that is little understood, little employed, and for which little patience exists – it’s stretching and flexibility. The benefits of investing the time and mental energy are gigantic. |
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People normally begin to think in terms of training and injury prevention only when they have been repeatedly injured, and have had to endure pain, lengthy rehabilitation, and reduced function and performance. Most weekend warriors do not understand what fitness is all about. True fitness encompasses strength, endurance, and flexibility. True fitness can only be achieved with proper attention to nutrition and proper hydration. Those who embrace fitness, many times exercise in an uneducated fashion. |
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Ease your mind and your body and you’ll swim better, which relaxes you even more. Isn’t it great how that works? As a group, swimmers may be the most physically relaxed people on the planet, mainly due to water’s calming effect on the mind and body. |
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