Exercise: The Fountain of Youth
Heather Stickney
In a lighthearted way you could say I am pursuing the "Fountain of Youth". For centuries it's location was sought but never found. If youthfulness is considered symbolic of being healthy then I do believe exercise is medicine. I have always been very active and have been able to appreciate the health benefits associated with the lifestyle.
Therefore, when I retired I asked the staff at the Pulse Generator if they would give me a workout routine that I could use well into the future to help maintain my bone density, muscular strength and flexibility. I was given four strength training routines with subsequent stretching exercises and told to add hill climbing to my long walks to "kick them up a notch". Since then I have also added some basic balance exercises to my stretching routine.
Collectively, this system seems to have kept me healthy
and in good physical condition. What I look forward to most in my daily activities is walking in our river valley.
It's an environment that is constantly changing. It's here that I plan
my days and invariably I find myself humming or singing.
Yes, exercise is good medicine.
Yes, exercise is good medicine.
