Monday, February 18, 2008

And now for something completely different

Today I have decided to wax poetic about health and fitness, especially as it applies to the harried business person.
If you find this confusing, please reread my mission statement. ;->
Most succesful executives own and appreciate fine highly powered automobiles, not only for the status, but also for the fine craftsmanship, power and responsiveness.
And all pay through the nose to have these vehicles serviced to maintain that performance, as well they should, it is an investment.. interestingly, the higher the price/quality of the car, the lower the actual ownership cost usually is when you figure in resale values... just another example of the rich getting richer by being smart.
Now, what if I showed you a machine that could actually become faster, more agile and efficient, the more you drove it? Seriously, I'm not trying to sell cars here, I'm talking about a machine that the more you drive it, the better the gas mileage, and it's top speed actually increases!
You may have guessed it, I'm talking about your very own machine - your body. We all have one... most of the time... although I have been known in the past to have had some tequila induced out of body experiences, but that's for another blog...
Barring mechanical malfunctions (read: a physical checkup to make sure your basically healthy) you can actually make yourself better faster, stronger, healthier by simply USING your machine. If a car builder came out with a vehicle that did that we would all be beating a path to their door.
Yet it is suprising to me that more people don't take advantage of their own built-in capacity for just that type of miracle. Go for a 20-30 min walk 2-3 x week, join a gym, take some classes, do yoga 2-3 times a week, ride a bike.. whatever you do, do it for at least 6 weeks, consistently.
Do something, anything 3 x week for 20-30 minutes and after 6 weeks you'll be better, faster, stronger more efficient and most importantly happier! I can almost guarantee it!

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