Be fit to be better.

“The fittest live better.”  – Anonymous

To achieve optimal physical function, you must move your body regularly. Have you ever wondered why when we don’t use a body part, or are sedentary for long periods of time, parts of our body seem to get weaker and more fragile?

As humans evolved, we have literally been migrating from geographic point to point, using our bodies as the carriage of our vital organs and functions for being. With humans cognitively being the most superior being, we've been able to be the current species that most influence the world we live in. Although these grand feats are usually directed to our growing and functional brains, it's important to notice that without movement our body and ultimately our brain will deteriorate. Therefore, in a world of multitude transport options to fulfil our tasks, making time to use our muscles helps upkeep a useful body that represents that of our ancestors; lean of useful muscle and superior mobility. Without it we risk becoming victim to the age old saying “use it or lose it”.

Consider Charles Eugster who was a bodybuilder and athlete who continued to set records over the age of 90. Most inspiring, his personal values and ideology signifies the importance to always move and strive forward, ultimately rejecting the idea of 'retirement' in all areas of his life. Although his age would often be considered past his physical best, he has upheld behaviours to allow him to attain a level of fitness desired for a higher performing life.

With a similar mindset, you too can create a healthy life through using your body in a way it was created for. Importantly, being fit doesn't look the same for everyone. However, setting a deliberate, consistent physical practice that you enjoy is important to help you physically operate optimally and evade any long-term health concerns that affect most aging humans.

To do:

1. Choose an activity each day that isn't too easy or too difficult. This is often referred to as a state of flow. One where you are not bored from the simplicity or struggling from the intensity. This type of workout will fuel you daily, while paving growth in the sequentially higher intensity of the workout.
2. Perform the activity at a time of the day where you have natural high energy or are less likely going to be distracted.

Useful resources:

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