A question that is often presented to me by my students and by audience members of the lectures I conduct is the following... “What is the most significant or common cause of poor health, premature aging and a shortened life span?” My answer is, quite often, in the form of another question... “What is the most obvious difference between that which is alive and that which is dead?” The two answers that are most often given are “movement” and “activity”. My many years of experience in the fields of health and fitness have taught me many things, but the most profound lesson I have learnt is the realization that prolonged inactivity (the so called sedentary lifestyle) is the key that opens the door to poor health, premature aging and untimely death.

When ones level of activity is high, fitness and the possibility for good health exist. When, on the other hand, ones activity level is low, fitness is, quite often, absent and deteriorating health results. From birth to the point of death, we are influenced by our level of activity. This influence ceases at death. For most, the highest activity levels precede the senior years.

When suitable levels of activity are maintained at the various stages of one’s life, fitness, good health, a slowing of the aging process and the potential for long life are all possible. At least 23% of deaths from the major chronic diseases are linked to sedentary lifestyles. Increasing ones activity level through participation in regular physical activity is a good way to help improve fitness and health and reduce the risk of developing or dying from many common diseases. These benefits are not bestowed just on the young. They are available to all who are willing (and able) to activate themselves regularly and at a level or intensity that will produce these benefits.

If you are able to find the time and put forth the effort necessary to improve your existing level of fitness and state of health, Fusion One is available to help.