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As you age, your life changes. So does your fitness and your fitness priorities. In your twenties, people are concerned about how they look. And while being attractive should always be a goal, health and your well-being become priorities as we age. I see the difference every day when I talk to people in the gym. Call it the wisdom of age if you will. Younger people are hesitant to work on fitness that does not give immediate, obvious results. Older people want to feel good, prevent injury, and improve vital body systems (such as their bone health, heart health and back!).

I would like to challenge all people to consider the factors that our older populations focus on. It is great to look good, but if you blow out your back lifting your kids, you are not going to feel good.

Some younger people think that osteoporosis and bone health are issues for older women. Men and women need to focus on maintaining their bone density IN THEIR TWENTIES. Wait too long and your happiness and health will suffer.

Cardiovascular health is another topic that is very important to seniors. And guess what, if you start when you are young, it will be EASY to ensure you have a healthy heart as you age.
Preventing and controlling chronic diseases is often a focus for older people. It is also a major expense for our seniors as they struggle with the costs of prescriptions. While not all chronic conditions can be controlled or eliminated with fitness, the severity of many of these chronic conditions can be reduced by living a healthy lifestyle. This does not mean starting to worry about these when you enter your golden years. It means thinking about diabetes, hypertension and other chronic conditions when you are young.

Fitness that improves the quality of life is generally a focus for seniors. Younger people focus on body parts and short-term goals such as weight loss. Maintaining a healthy weight is a critical goal, regardless of your age. However, you may end up being a thin senior who is in constant pain if you don’t also consider core strength, balance and stability. Falls are one of the major causes of injury among seniors. Working on your stabilization muscles will help to improve your balance and prevent falls.

I hope this helps you to find a new focus and plan for a healthy future.

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