Fitness is Power
Another great post by our good friend here at MOB, Kevin over at Strong and Fit.
The last couple of weeks have included some intense, rewarding workouts: heavy squats (heavy for me, at least), cardio sessions, etc.
Then Sunday came. I woke up with some rather unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms. I’ll give you an idea of just how weak I was: a couple of friends came over to watch UFC 109. I had to go to my room halfway through and take a nap.
I was feeling a little better Monday—enough to walk across the street to do some grocery shopping. But my symptoms were still persisting. By Monday night I decided the most likely culprit was amoeba (my favorite parasite). I bought some medicine and took it.
Tuesday came. I felt better—but not 100%. Maybe I was functioning at about 60% strength.
I’m glad I had some strength back by Tuesday. I had a seminar scheduled and I have never missed a speaking engagement. I was able to do my presentation without any problems. The campus is located near my apartment, so I actually walked home (about a fifteen minute walk).
I’m getting to my point: imagine this same scenario if I was 50 lb overweight and winded after a flight of stairs? There’s a much greater chance I would have been unable to keep my appointment. How much productivity, profit, and service do people miss out on because they aren’t in better shape?
A two-hour seminar does require some physical stamina. But a seminar in an air-conditioned room is a piece of cake when compared to an intense workout in a hot, humid weight room. I didn’t have to be at 100% strength to fulfill my task.
It doesn’t have to be weight lifting—you may excel in marathon running, martial arts, bicycling, etc. Excelling in any sport or fitness activity will increase your confidence, discipline, and personal power.
Train your body to do something extraordinary and you’ll have little trouble doing the ordinary.
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I know what you mean Glenn. It seems, now that I’m a wee bit older, my stomach gets aggravated with everything I put in my mouth. It does tend to stop me from partaking in more exercise during the week. I’m trying to lose more than 50lbs actually.
Hope you are feeling better and for sure if you were 50 lb. overweight, you wouldn’t be able to do as much. I believe that just going for a good walk can help you physically. Especially for us older people.
congrats on the weight lose.I still have a ways to go,in my quest to lose weight.this past year I have mananged to lose 30 lbs,I started out at 310 lbs.I still have a ways to go.
I watch young folks that are out of shape all the time. It’s the electronic age that’s just not getting these kids outside to do stuff that we did when we were kids. I do agree that keeping fit is essential to good health and longevity. You never know when you need that acquired strength to do what needs doing.
Have a terrific day. Big hug to Glenn.
It is so about burning energy to gain energy. When ones metabolism is burning unwanted fat quickly it is also booting out any uninvited guests!
I have always attributed my never ending fitness regiment to my lack of cols and if I do happen on one…it is always gone in less than a week
Thanks for the feedback, guys. It took me about a week to recover from the stomach bug but I’m OK now. My workouts are still not quite back to full strength, but I’ll get there soon.
I LOVE your story! I love the message that it isnt about how we look but about how healthy we are! I have just recently found your blog and I look forward to following it!