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Don’t push, be comfortable: pace yourself
If you look forward to your next exercise session then it probably means that your last session was good. So don't push: be comfortable!
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2 days ago3 min read


Fitness is science and common sense
Scientific studies show that exercising has a direct link to a healthy body and mind, and to longevity. The aerobic component is the key!
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5 days ago4 min read


Creating motivation to exercise
’Mind" or "mindset" is something I talk about frequently. It's what has created my powerful motivation to exercise daily.
wjpetesutton
Mar 294 min read


Making exercise a habit is the key to longevity!
To maintain regular exercise, the mind has to help. It has to keep you motivated. The mental part is the key to regular exercising.
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Mar 153 min read


Exercise and the brain
Exercise has brain benefits. Studies suggest that the parts of the brain that control thinking and memory are larger in people who exercise.
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Mar 114 min read


An inspiring story of recovery after a heart attack!
This is about an athlete who had a heart attack at 52, recovered fully and at age 55 is better than ever!
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Mar 83 min read


Consistent exercise is the key to longevity and health
I’m 92 now, and long ago I came up with a plan to exercise and get myself fit. With occasional adjustments, it has worked for 60 years.
wjpetesutton
Mar 43 min read


Staying motivated to exercise!
Reading inspirational or insightful sayings can create motivation and reinforce positive feelings. This wisdom is ours to call upon!
wjpetesutton
Feb 272 min read


Hot and sweaty -- and the mind!
Getting hot and sweaty is a normal thing to experience when you first start a fitness program. That doesn't usually happen to me any more!
wjpetesutton
Feb 263 min read


Running (aerobic exercise) and the heart!
Aerobic exercise can help you live longer, lower your risk of death, and improve your heart health, stamina, and weight control.
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Feb 214 min read


NHC Senior Resource Center is a great resource
The Senior Resource Center is aptly named! It offers a very wide range of fitness classes designed for people at all fitness levels.
wjpetesutton
Feb 163 min read


My amazing fitness doctor, my chiropractor!
My visits to my chiropractor have become a regular and an important health maintenance checkup for me. I want to avoid major health issues.
wjpetesutton
Feb 123 min read

Exercise keeps your brain healthy!
Regular exercise keeps your brain sharp so you can participate in all kinds of activities -- hobbies, family, work -- as you get older.
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Feb 54 min read


Exercising again after a holiday
Interrupting my exercise routine for a holiday or travel seems to set me back slightly, but I bounce back quickly.
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Feb 33 min read


Why run? Humans evolved to do just that!
Humans are unique in that we of all the species in the animal kingdom have evolved through the evolutionary cycle with the ability to run.
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Jan 293 min read


More exercise feel-good moments!
Certain exercises produce terrific feel-good moments!
wjpetesutton
Jan 242 min read


Regular exercise will become a habit
Habits of mind are the most important key to fitness. The mental attitude and cultivating steady, consistent habits of exercise are crucial
wjpetesutton
Jan 143 min read


Longevity: heredity or lifestyle?
Longevity and the nature vs nurture debate: which is more important, heredity or lifestyle? Dr Peter Attia and I agree that exercise is key!
wjpetesutton
Jan 94 min read


Creative fitness hacks: Eric's Maine Woods Gym
When I first heard a fascinating story about a guy who had a gym in the middle of the Maine woods, I thought that that idea seemed like...
wjpetesutton
Jan 43 min read


The Dipsea Demon, and how to stay motivated
Stories of other people's grit, persistence and resilience keep me motivated. The Dipsea Demon's story is especially interesting.
wjpetesutton
Dec 31, 20244 min read
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