It’s the small things in life
Movement – it’s part of our daily life. And according to a recent study in HealthDay News, there is new evidence to show that getting older adults to move – and keep moving – is a challenge, albeit one with extremely positive benefits.
Incorporating exercise and proper nutrition into our daily lives is something we all aspire to do. But how many of us can say we succeed 100 percent of the time? Sure, every little bit helps and makes a difference. But this is about making a lifestyle change. Consciously choosing to do those little things each and every day – the stairs instead of the elevator, the far parking spot instead of the closer one, the apple instead of the bowl of ice cream – that make a huge difference.
As we gear up for the Tennessee Senior Olympics state finals this weekend, I couldn’t help but read the HealthDay article and gulp a little bit. Getting older adults to become – and stay – active is a challenge because in many cases, we aren’t embracing this habit at an early enough age. We don’t need to wait until age 70 to start walking more. This needs to be something we consciously do now, to build the framework for the future.
And if that isn’t motivation enough for you to get moving, join us in Williamson County this weekend as we cheer on some of the state’s top athletes while promoting BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee’s MVMT for Life campaign. We all believe small steps can make a huge difference – and I can assure you this audience of athletes 49 ½ and older will back us up on that.
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My 98 year old dad walks to the corner and back everyday. He rode his bike until he was 89, and did exercises regularly when we were growing up. I credit his longevity to his continued movement.