Why Training Is Mandatory For Adults
There is age, measured in years. Then there is biological age. Two people at 60 may look entirely different.
ASK MOST ADULTS if they’ve been training lately, and most likely you will get a puzzled look in response. After all, what’s the point in spending time away from work or family obligations when you could be doing something else?
Here are four reasons why training is, in our book, mandatory for adults.
AGE-RELATED HORMONAL CHANGES
As we get older, our bodies undergo a number of changes in terms of hormone production. These age-related hormonal changes inevitably occur in all people. Perhaps most visibly in terms of declining muscle mass and increased body fat. While these changes are a natural part of the aging process, it is important to remember that the onset of these effects can be pushed back. In fact, one of the best ways to counteract the effects of age-related hormonal changes is through staying active and training regularly. This can take many forms, from regular exercise at the gym to more low-key movement like walking or yoga.
Whatever method you choose, staying active and giving your body a regular workout helps to keep hormones balanced and prevents them from shifting out of whack. So, if you want to stay healthy as you get older and fight the effects of hormonal change, make sure to maintain an active lifestyle that keeps your body and your hormones working at their best!
ENERGY LEVELS
The effects of aging can be seen in many aspects of our lives, including a decline in our energy levels. This is why regular exercise is so important for adults, especially those who are approaching middle age or beyond. By engaging in physical activity on a regular basis, people can help to stave off the natural decline in energy and vitality that we possessed in our youth. Exercise provides numerous health benefits beyond just increased energy levels, including improved cardiovascular health and stronger muscles and bones.
Additionally, by promoting better sleep and improving mood and mental clarity, exercise can help adults feel more energetic both physically and mentally. So if you are starting to feel tired or run down all the time, consider getting more physical activity into your routine to help increase your energy levels and ensure that you will age gracefully.
The thing is, lifestyle habits can tend to become set in adulthood. And while many people are somewhat active at work or during daily errands, few engage in significant amounts of physically demanding activities, which have obvious benefits.
HEALTH
When it comes to improving our health, most of us focus on nutrition and diet. While these factors are undoubtedly essential for good physical and mental health, there is another crucial component that often gets overlooked: EXERCISE. Regular physical activity can help to prevent numerous serious illnesses, from heart disease and diabetes to mental ones, like depression.
The thing is, lifestyle habits can tend to become set in adulthood. And while many people are somewhat active at work or during daily errands, few engage in significant amounts of physically demanding activities, which have obvious benefits. As such, adults may need more encouragement to get moving and stay active if they hope to reap all the great health-promoting benefits that exercise has to offer.
Fortunately, there are many enjoyable ways for grownups to stay fit. Including outdoor activities like hiking or biking, as well as indoor options like group fitness classes or workouts adapted specifically for adults. Whatever form of exercise you choose, just remember that the hard-won health benefits of movement will greatly exceed any time spent sweating!
VISUAL APPEARANCE
Not only does regular physical activity help to improve cardiovascular health, strengthen bones and muscles, and boost energy levels, but it can also improve our physical appearance. Indeed, exercise can have wide-ranging effects on the appearance of the muscles, skin, body shape, vascularity, and more.
So remember this: There is age, measured in years. Then there is biological age. Two people at 60 may look entirely different. It’s not just the years that matter, but how the years pass.
FINAL THOUGHTS
So, what’s the verdict? Are you in or are you out? If you’re still on the fence, remember that not only is training mandatory for adults, but it can also be a whole lot of fun. Who knows – you may even surprise yourself and enjoy it! Ready to get started? ATHLETIC
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