Thanks so much for your research. It does seem that exercise is the key to health and longevity. As long as we let go over any overachiever tendencies.
I can't imagine anyone being told to "avoid cardio" when we know it's so beneficial for our heart, muscles, bones and mind. A daily walk has become something I look forward to now, and not a chore. I love reading your Substack; so much excellent information!
Thanks Susan! The story is from a friend of mine and its sad that these myths persist even though the evidence is so strong for including cardio exercise.
I'm hoping your friend did not get that advice from a doctor or some other healthcare professional. Sadly you are correct about the myths - they are all over social media too.
I love my tennis, walking and swimming. I think you get more of a "high" from it. But like all things, I feel there are fashions and learnings that are then taken too far. My suspicion is that "exercise" is also like our diets we need our "macros" - strength training, cardio and stretching - to help bones, heart and muscles/fascia but then there are all the "micros" - good posture, eye exercises, developing smaller muscles that help with balance, pelvic floor etc etc etc - not to mention the sociability side of things too, or getting fresh air and sunlight. I suspect in mid-life we need to shift the ratio of one to another a little bit - hopefully to balance our hormonal shifts - but then we need to keep an eye to the future and see what needs to be set right to live healthily into old age. The issue is knowing what is right for our individual bodies!!
I love walking because it helps me feel better emotionally.
Thanks Marina!
Thanks so much for your research. It does seem that exercise is the key to health and longevity. As long as we let go over any overachiever tendencies.
Yes, that is key!
I can't imagine anyone being told to "avoid cardio" when we know it's so beneficial for our heart, muscles, bones and mind. A daily walk has become something I look forward to now, and not a chore. I love reading your Substack; so much excellent information!
Thanks Susan! The story is from a friend of mine and its sad that these myths persist even though the evidence is so strong for including cardio exercise.
I'm hoping your friend did not get that advice from a doctor or some other healthcare professional. Sadly you are correct about the myths - they are all over social media too.
It was from a personal trainer
Yikes!
I love my tennis, walking and swimming. I think you get more of a "high" from it. But like all things, I feel there are fashions and learnings that are then taken too far. My suspicion is that "exercise" is also like our diets we need our "macros" - strength training, cardio and stretching - to help bones, heart and muscles/fascia but then there are all the "micros" - good posture, eye exercises, developing smaller muscles that help with balance, pelvic floor etc etc etc - not to mention the sociability side of things too, or getting fresh air and sunlight. I suspect in mid-life we need to shift the ratio of one to another a little bit - hopefully to balance our hormonal shifts - but then we need to keep an eye to the future and see what needs to be set right to live healthily into old age. The issue is knowing what is right for our individual bodies!!
That’s such a good point. I’m going to be talking about the micros which. As you say, are often overlooked!