Why are 40+ not active?
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Everyone trains at different levels but as long as you DO SOMETHING its always better than doing nothing :-)0
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^ Very true. Just wish I had some workout partners around my age with the same drive and goals as I do. The ones in my gym are all newbies and won't show up after 3 months of their New Years resolutions,lol.0
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I actually thought this was going to be a post about why this MFP group isn't very active (post-wise) LOL Personally, I am more active/fitter than I have ever been at any other time in my life and I am loving it. 3 years ago, I was tired of feeling like everything else in my life had control over me and I decided to make a change. I always wondered what the catalyst (or the secret) was for other people, and I have found it is as individual as we are…
I am by no means a die hard, but I have run multiple 5Ks, a 10K, the EPIC, and am now training to run my first 1/2. In addition, I strength train 2-3 times a week with a personal trainer. I have been doing this for 3 years, even after a year long debilitating bout with serum sickness. NEVER take your good health for granted; it is truly a blessing and I appreciate it even more now.
That being said, life is hectic at our age. Work, children ( I have a 16 yo daughter and a 10 yo son with autism), grandchildren (for some), aging parents, marriage or divorce, friends or family becoming ill or dying…it's a crazy, balancing act and everyone drops a ball once in awhile. Plus, if you've always felt "blah" and never had the experience of feeling how amazing healthy feels, you think "blah" is normal. And when you look around, "blah" seems to be the norm.
I try to remember how hard it is/was to change my own habits, before I judge others (not saying that you are). My husband struggles and I would LOVE for him to "get it", but he has to do that in his own time and on his own path…I can't do it for him. All I can do is be supportive and create an environment that lends itself towards a healthier lifestyle.
Not sure if I answered your question or just rambled on about my own life! LOL At any rate, the gym I go to, is the "uncool" gym in town..an older, Mom & Pop type joint owned by my trainer. Very low key and I routinely see all ages there. One woman I know is 71 and she is an inspiration! I would love to be as strong and healthy as she is when I reach 71.
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