Fitness Over 40 is Alive & Well!
The New 65
This site is for people who want results, not hype.
Fitness Over 40: Bodies of Evidence is built on decades of real-world application: what works, why it works, and how to apply it over a lifetime. Long before these principles were popular, they were producing measurable strength, resilience, and health. The science is finally catching up.
Winning arguments rest upon evidence that supports the claims being made.
The above photo was taken when I launched this website. I was 65 years old at that time. I look forward to posting another photo in the future—The New 75.
I am a body of evidence. This website exists to explain why. It is based upon the ever-growing scientific and observational evidence that lifestyle choices and attitudes directly influence health, vitality, and quality of life.
Bodies of Evidence is filled with information proving that when it comes to fitness and health, we have far more control over our future than we are often led to believe. We now know that it's never too early or too late to reap the benefits of exercise and sound lifestyle choices.
Your body reflects your lifestyle—for better or worse. My hope is that these pages will reveal what is truly possible and inspire you, and those you love, to make informed, life-affirming choices.
You don't need to feel older than you are. You can llive according to how you feel, not according to a number.
What Do You Want Your State of Fitness Over 40 to Look Like?
The bad news is that many Americans spend the final ten to twenty years of their life functionally disabled—unable to walk steadily, balance themselves, rise from the floor, participate in ordinary activities, live independently, and suffering from many conditions falsely presumed to be a normal part of aging.
The good news is that it doesn't have to be that way.
Consider these facts:
- Eight of the nine leading categories of death and disability are preventable.
Odds Are That You Will Live a Long Life
"If I knew I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself." ~Mickey MantleThe current reality of aging is that most of us will live longer than previous generations; but too many people reach their later years frail, weak, physically depleted, and living one fall away from catastrophe.
People are living longer because of advances in technology and long-term care—not because their bodies are in excellent condition.
Aging is unavoidable. Decline is not.
Substantial scientific research, and countless living examples, now confirm what many of us have known for decades: exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle choices profoundly influence strength, mobility, independence, and overall health. These relationships are no longer disputable.
We are all aging; but, how we age is up to us. Our bodies are evidence of the lifestyle choices we have made—good or bad.
Fitness Over 40 is a Choice!
Choose your future position today.There is a reason this site's heading depicts an eagle flying into the sunset. Unlike other birds, an eagle does not flee an approaching storm. It flies into it—locking its wings and using the wind to rise above the dark clouds.
Is it possible for us to soar into our sunset years above the winds and rain that would otherwise beat us down?
The overwhelming bodies of evidence answer with a resounding yes.
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The content of this website is for informational purposes only and not intended to be taken as a replacement for professional medical advice, care, diagnosis or treatment by a doctor, dietitian, physical therapist, nutritionist or fitness instructor.
DO NOT BEGIN ANY EXERCISE PROGRAM WITHOUT CHECKING WITH YOUR DOCTOR FOR UNDERLYING CONDITIONS THAT MAY PREVENT YOU FROM DOING SO.
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I found myself motivated to do some free weights by the well-stated fact that my health is a result of my choices. -- Fred
Your website has given my husband the push he needed to add exercise back to his health regimen. Due to some health challenges he has been facing, this will play a large part in keeping him healthy and around for a long time. Thank you! -- Angela
Websites such as yours truly help sustain motivation. -- Warren
WOW!!! You are such an inspiration!!!!! -- Paula
Great website and super encouraging for us seniors! -- Thomas
