I just finished reading Aerobics by Dr. Kenneth
Cooper. Some people call him the father
of the modern fitness craze. What amazed
me most about this book was the fact it was written back in 1968, 45 years
ago. They were even
dealing with obesity, diabetes and heart disease back then.
One of the most interesting
things he mentioned was the rise of people becoming less active and sitting for many hours during the day. At the time, daily
life was becoming more automated because of the microwave, dishwasher,
washing machine and other household devices. Compare that to today and see how much more
inactive we are due to computers, TV, Facebook and iPhones.
Of course I viewed this book in a most favorable way due to
the fact he finds running as the best exercise to lose weight and strengthen
your heart. One of the things I took
away from this book was how stress affects your health and heart. I used to allow little things to get to me
and I would always be in a rushed mode.
I have slowed down a lot, allowing myself a
minute to evaluate what I am feeling and why, before reacting to the given
situation. This process has helped me to
become more calm and patient. My wife
has even told me that I seem so much more relaxed!
Overall, this book is an excellent
read, and I highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in health
and fitness.
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