Fit After Forty

Ladies, Dont' settle for the myth about not being able to keep up with a changing body. Years ago, as women aged they gave up on physical fitness, sports competitions or losing weight. I don't ever remember my mother exercising when I was growing up. We now know that as we age, it is even more important to stay fit. At twenty years old it was fairly easy to keep a girlish figure, but after 2 kids and over forty years old, it is something I can't ignore. I have to work at it everyday! Us forty something year olds, need to have at least thirty minutes of exercise each day just to maintain our weight. If you do not change your diet as you age you will gain weight.

Exercise is important for our bodies at any age, but even more so as we get older. As we age our joints get stiffer, muscles are not as flexible and our balance decreases. Exercise can help with all these aging signs! It doesn't matter if you are 17 or 77 exercise can improve the way you feel and look.

There is no reason to throw in a towel just because you are over 40. Being physically fit and living a healthy lifestyle can make life so much easier. You will feel healthier, have better movement, and love the way you look.

Turning 40  is a reason to celebrate, so make sure you do something special for yourself that will ensure you have many more birthdays parties to attend in the future. Begin an exercise program today!!!