Anti Aging

How to Stay Active as You Age – Anti Aging Strategy

Finding the best anti aging strategies to live a long and healthy life is at the top of many peoples’ minds.  People often ask if the loss of mobility, flexibility and vitality is just a normal part of the aging process. The answer is a definite no. Getting older does not have to result in physical limitations.  The common bent over posture of old age occurs as a result of the body adapting to long-term poor posture. Injuries and age cause the joints to stiffen and the muscles to tighten. Consequently, as the shoulders and upper body becomes more bent forward, the muscles have to work harder to keep the body balanced. In turn, muscles become progressively tighter.

“Posture develops over the years, but is strengthened in many moments.” Dr. Steven Weiniger

Anti Aging in Action

For example, think of someone over 80 who looks and lives the way you want to be like at that age. Ask yourself, “How is that person’s posture?” Even though many people in their 80s suffer the bent-over slump of age, you’re probably thinking of someone who still stands tall and erect. Moreover, you’re likely thinking of someone who lives an active lifestyle.

If we let it, the aging process often begins with avoidance of movement. Some people begin early in life to limit their activity because of pain or what they perceive may cause pain. Some people limit their activity due to past injuries. The injury causes abnormal movement patterns which actually result in pain. Many other people eliminate activity just because they think it will cause discomfort. In some cases the only limitations we have are those we place on ourselves. But, this isn’t an anti aging mindset. Youth is a feeling, not an age. Think young and be young.

Be Younger, Longer

The second key to anti aging, or in other words, staying and feeling young is to look young. Improving posture and an erect stature will add a lot to our youthful appearance. Better still, working towards strengthening posture now will lead to improved balance, coordination and function. All critical parts of a lifestyle designed to slow the aging process.

Posture can be improved at any age. While you can’t force good posture by ‘standing up straight,’ you can begin a program to improve posture step-by-step.

Each session of your StrongPosture® exercise program will move you towards improving balance, alignment, and symmetry of motion.  Most also report relief from postural neck and back pain. Overtime you’ll be surprised at the difference in how you feel, and even how others see you. The bottom line is, when you keep moving you feel good and age well.