Comments on: Your Body is a Fortress, Part 10 – Training for Old Age

By: Shifting Sand | Jane Be Nimble

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By: Silencing the Tom-Toms | T r o t t e r s v i l l e

Silencing the Tom-Toms | T r o t t e r s v i l l e — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:32:26 +0000

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By: Lori

Lori — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:14:49 +0000

Hi M,

I loved, loved, loved reading your comment this morning. I lived in Europe, too, and know what you mean. I loved how many of the cities were connected by bike trails completely away from highways and streets. I rode everywhere, even on the yucky-weather days (and so did everyone else!). I distinctly remember being awed at all the elderly people walking around a lot, and you’re right, it was just a way of life.

Thumbs up for you and your daughter, too. She sounds active and I have a feeling what you helped instill in her will persist. And, this is so important as she faces high school soon and all the pressure and emotional turmoil. I’m sure you’ll agree that walking really helps deal with stress and strain, yes?

I also like what you said about the science here — I think it important to evaluate everything from one’s own perspective. For example, I was told I should have knee surgery to repair a cogenital defect (I was born with an extra bone in my knee, called a bipartate patella), but I said, “Hey, I ran six marathons on this knee with no pain, I’ll figure out a way to fix it.” And, I did.

Great seeing you again, lovely.
~xo

By: Lori

Lori — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:06:04 +0000

Hi Farouk,
Woot! Four times a week — GOOD MAN! Keep up the great work, your body loves you.

By: The Exception

The Exception — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:27:02 +0000

Hi Lori –
I finally had a minute to read this and am glad that I did. I was active as a kid but college… things slowed down. Then I moved to Europe where walking and being outside are more just a part of life than actually a focus on exercising. I loved it and brought that aspect of the lifestyle home with me. Since then, I walk everywhere – my daughter walks everywhere and has throughout her life. She is one of those that can actually claim to have walked to school in feet of snow up hill both ways!! (for over a mile) Both of us find that we don’t get out and walk, we just aren’t the same. Perhaps it is a bit of an addiction? But the exercise bounds us and keeps us connected to the world itself (we exercise outside). We miss it when it isn’t part of our day. My daughter also has me running again on nice days (she is a natural runner with a 5k this Sunday!) So exercise ahs become something we share too. I hope that she can keep exercise as a part of her life as she gets older and the stresses of high school etc encroach. Right now she is studying classical ballet, walks over 2 miles a day, and runs whenever she can – plus a love for rock climbing peaks its head now and again. I have, without intend, made exercise a part of our lives via lifestyle; we shall see if it remains a part of hers with age.

For me – it is a part of my life that I have every desire to maintain as long as physically possible. I love the science you presented here – but if the findings had stated that it was not good for me… I think I would likely do it anyway as I feel better and more connected on every level!
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By: Farouk

Farouk — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:33:57 +0000

i exercise 4 times a week so i was glad to read this post
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By: Lori

Lori — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:04:02 +0000

Keep up the great work, Ali! I’m pleased you’ve discovered what I truly see as the ‘magic pill’ — exercise. You’re absolutely right with your comment and I agree, working out combined with meditation does the body so good, on so many levels (don’t get me started — ha ha).

Enjoy your day, thanks for visiting & sharing your thoughts, and thanks for your kind words.
~xo

By: Lori

Lori — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:01:26 +0000

Hi Wilma,
How’s things?

What a lovely thing to say, that I make science so agreeable. Super! Thanks so much, that is always my intention when I geek out here on my blog.

When I was a coach, I actually enjoyed kicking the backside when it was needed (my clients always kind of liked it when I got sassy/bossy — ha).

Good for you, Wilma. Keep up the great work! Yay for long telomeres!
~xo

By: S. Ali Myers - Soulful Body & Mind

S. Ali Myers - Soulful Body & Mind — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:29:16 +0000

Lori, this is a beautifully written post. The detail you lay out is remarkable.

I can definitely see validity into the study and your assessment. As one who does workout, you can tell that it does wonders for the physical and mental. I think working out and meditating should be a staple for everyone’s well-being.

I really enjoyed reading this. Can’t wait until the next one!

Peaces (o;
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By: Wilma Ham

Wilma Ham — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 04:36:18 +0000

Oh Lori, I agree with others. I love how you make science so agreeable and I can now show off my ‘knowledge’ to lazy friends. It is true, often I do not like to do Pilates or go for a walk because I just want get on with .. . what? My death row?
Lucky I do feel better after exercise so that is always a good incentive to just do it.
Wow you did a lot of training, I always wondered how people would keep that up. It must be hard to not do that anymore, as you say you must ‘feel’ the difference. It is generous of you to give us that kick up the backside and I will keep enjoying stretching those telmemores or whatevers.
xox Wilma
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