What is your fitness age?
Did you know that unlike your actual age, your fitness age can decrease? According to an article in the New York Times, your fitness age is determined primarily by your VO2max, which is a measure of your body’s ability to take in and utilize oxygen. VO2max indicates your current cardiovascular endurance. By lowering your fitness age, you can increase your lifespan and improve your quality of life. All you need to do is exercise and be mindful of what you eat.
I feel very fortunate to be part of a fitness group where my workouts are non-negotiable. There is no decision to make when it comes to whether I show up or not. I just do! The age of people in our ToBeRe… community ranges from 15 to 71! Most of us have someone who is older than ourselves that we aspire to be!
For me, it’s Linda. I want to be just like her when I get to her “chronological” age! She is 10+ years older than I am, but she is killing it in the gym! Not to mention she is almost always right by my side during our advanced TRX class! She does it all – resistance training, spin and TRX! And, to top it off, she has been spotted out walking with her husband, Joe, on several occasions! This woman’s fitness age is far below her actual age! Of course, having a sense of humor certainly helps. When I asked Linda today if I could have my picture taken with her for my blog, she replied, “What, are you writing an article about old people?” It was just a few minutes later that she was down on the ground voluntarily joining Keith and I on our 30-day challenge to do 100 crunches a day. She did not even stop to take a break! If I can do that when I get to her age, life is good!
In our workouts, you’re often partnered with someone younger than you. We challenge each other in a positive way which makes it fun. Sometimes I have to stop myself and recognize the fact that I had my driver’s license before they were even born! I want to inspire others to achieve their dreams at any stage of their life. You are never too old to improve your fitness age! I certainly feel younger, stronger and more fit than I did 10 years ago! What is one thing that you will start doing every day for the next 30 days to improve your fitness age?
Amy
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