pushing 40... int

pushing 40 has a new meaning to me...
and that new meaning comes in the form of stretching and warmups.
I remembered not too long ago, how I could just hop on my bicycle and ride all day, or hang on to my badminton or squash racket and swing all day long.. hour after hour.. such was the pleasure, power and joy of youth.

But at 40.. the body in general has lost so much of its suppleness, its strength and stamina.. or has it?

Incorrectly, many middle aged men feel that they have come of age and that so many times, a little muscle strain here or a little muscle cramp there, the pain itself was amplified by the psychology of the man, where his psyched into believing that perhaps its time to slow down.

For the last couple of months, and since turning 40, it has indeed been harder. But as I looked back at my achievement, I know for a fact, that I am fitter than I ever was, and I am stronger and alot faster on my feet and on my bike.

Its not difficult to understand, that with age, it takes alittle bit more effort to hone our bodies to fitness peak. But its a worthwhile task. I enjoy training hard. I enjoy stretching and warming up, getting myself ready, either for a ride or a run. Regular stretching allows oneself to be in-tune with the limits of his muscles, his limbs and his body. Stretching should be done with a little being of meditation, alot like yoga.. and stretching is the only way for the old men to feel young again!

As with fitness level, all it takes is consistency. Fitness is like a shy lover, you need to court it with all your passion and you must be fiercely protective of her, if you lose sight of her just for a moment, its take plenty of efforts to have her back again, but being persistent, is key to win her back.