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So, in my last health based post, I detailed my exercise theory. Okay, I guess ‘detail’ would be the wrong word. More to the point, I gave a broad overview on my physical training outlook. Today, I’ll briefly expand upon that.

First and foremost, I’ll tell you about a few misconceptions I once had. My first delusion, and this took along time to unseat, was that a physically fit body involved a bit of hocus pocus, and you needed a physical trainer to look like you were built…UNTRUE!!

I mean, workout promoters will use terms like ‘muscle confusion…etc. They’ll also tell you they have the perfect exercises to accelerate muscle growth. I really didn’t know much about body building, so I believed I should listen to these beefcakes.

I also believed that I had to lift a ton of weights to gain muscle. Later in life, and, frankly, quite by coincidence and accident, I learned, while what these fitness gurus preach might be true, there are other ways to build muscle.

I think paddling is a great upper body workout, and it’s less stress on your joints. Granted, I paddle continuously, and I paddle for a few miles, but, honestly, after a few weeks of kayaking…I do see results. Yes, even at age fifty, my upper body muscles respond well.

Besides weight lifting, and paddling, there are other upper body building methods, and those may be more fun than an uncomfortable gym. The scenery might be more uplifting as well…well, unless you’re a slobbering perv.

Anyways, that’s how I’ve gained a masculine appearance. When I was eighteen, I was very bony…believe it or not, I’d rather have been obese. Yeah, I would’ve rather had fatty mass than be a runt. So, today, even if I only tip the scales at 160, I thank god it’s not 129.

On the other hand, if I gave into temptation, and if I ate a lot of empty calories, I could easily tip the scales north of 200. So, yes, eating foods that serve purposes helps. Physical activities aid in weight management as well. Keep that in mind.

Basically, if I had one suggestion, it’d be this. If you want to be physically active, at least more than your current state, pick activities that suit you. If you do, you’ll find it’ll reward you in multiple ways.

Tennis, basketball, soccer…anything!…any of these activities can make you physically fit. With that list, those are today’s suggestions. My next post will highlight how I chose my cardio activities. Basically, it’ll be a guide to the correct mindset. Because, really, if you find that thought process, it’s hard to lose.

Have an excellent day!