Perks of being 50

Perks of reaching  50 years of age and heading towards 70 !!!😂

This is for some of us...

01. Kidnappers are not very interested in you.

02. In a hostage situation, you are likely to be released first.

03. No one expects you to run anywhere.

04. People call at 10 PM and ask, "Did I wake you?"

05. People no longer view you as a hypochondriac.

06. There is nothing left to learn the hard way.

07. Things you buy now won't wear out.

08. You can eat dinner at 8 PM.

09. You can live without spouse but not without your glasses.

10. You get into heated arguments about pension plans.

11. You no longer think of speed limits as a challenge.

12. You've quit trying to hold your stomach in, no matter who walks into the room.

13. You sing along with elevator music.

14. Your eyes won't get much worse.

15. Your investment in health insurance is finally beginning to pay off.

16. Your joints are more accurate meteorologists than the national weather service.

17. Your secrets are safe with your friends because they can't remember them either.

18. Your supply of brain cells is finally down to manageable size.

19. You can't remember who sent you this list.

Forward this to every one you can remember right now !

And most importantly never, under any circumstances,
take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night !!!

Simple Benefits of walking

Sitting continuously for more than four hours in a day is also harmful to the spine and back. If not addressed on time, this can further cause permanent damage to the cervical spine causing lifelong pain. If you experience fatigue or pain when you wake up in the morning or after you’ve been sitting at your desk for a couple of hours, it may be an indication that your posture is not right.”

Some tips :

Take the stairs as often as possible.
Get off the bus one stop early and walk the rest of the way.
Have “walk-meetings” instead of “sit-in” meetings.
Walk to the nearby shops instead of driving.
Stand up and walk while talking on the phone.
Walk down to speak to your colleague instead of using the intercom/phone.
Walk around your building for a break during the work day or during lunch.
Buy a pedometer.

Benefits of Walking

_Physical activity does not have to be necessarily vigorous or done for long periods in order to improve your health._ ```When we talk of some light exercises it can be walking, jogging, aerobics or even yoga.```

Walking is a low impact exercise.
It does not require any equipment and can be done at any time of the day.
Even more interesting, it can be performed at your own pace.
Walking is a great form of physical activity which can be done by one and all. It helps to improve your overall health.
Even thirty minutes of walk everyday can make a huge impact on your lives.
It can strengthen the bones; helps shed those extra kilos, increase cardiovascular fitness, boost muscle power and endurance.

Walk and walk

Why walk is necessary ?        

Ever wondered what happens to your body when you start walking?

Here's a minute-by   -minute rundown of the amazing chain reaction walking and exercise has upon your body, it's truly amazing!

Minutes 1 to 5

Your first few steps trigger the release of energy-producing chemicals in your cells to fuel your walk. Your heart rate revs-up from about 70 to 100 beats per minute (bpm), boosting blood-flow and warming muscles.

Any stiffness subsides as joints release lubricating fluid to help you move more easily. As you get moving, your body burns 5 calories per minute, compared with only 1 per minute at rest. Your body needs more fuel and starts pulling from its carbohydrates and fat stores.

Minutes 6 to 10

Heartbeat increases and you're burning up to 6 calories a minute as you pick up the pace. A slight rise in blood pressure is countered by the release of chemicals that expand blood vessels, bringing more blood and oxygen to working muscles.

Minutes 11 to 20

Your body temperature keeps rising, and you start to perspire as blood vessels near the skin expand to release heat. As your walk becomes brisker, you'll be burning up to 7 calories a minute and breathing harder. Hormones such as epinephrine and glucagon rise to release fuel to the muscles.

Minutes 21 to 45

Feeling invigorated, you start to relax as your body releases tension, thanks in part to a dose of feel-good chemicals such as endorphins in your brain. As more fat is burned, insulin (which helps store fat) drops--excellent news for anyone battling excess weight or diabetes.

Minutes 46 to 60

Your muscles may feel fatigued as carbohydrates stores are reduced. As you cool down, your heart rate decreases and your breathing slows. You'll be burning fewer calories but more than you were before you started. Your calorie burn will remain elevated for up to 1 hour.

All this happens without a single conscious thought from us - the human body is amazing.

Stay blessed -Stayfit
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