Fitness 'n Me : How Fitness Contributes to Overall Good Health

By Kristyne McDaniel

Some of the latest information in the news is stating what we have know in our guts already: exercise is the best medication for anxiety and depression. Of course, I'm not saying that you should throw away the meds if they've been prescribed for a problem, but I am saying that if you're not getting regular exercise and you're feeling down or anxious -- get out there and do something!

Steve and I have been on up and down swings all through our adult lives with respect to fitness. At this point in our lives, I'm 50 years old and working to get my life and health back on track after years working in the sendentary occupation of computer software development. Steve is 64 years old, and working to recover as much as he can of his physical well being with a hip replacement, knee replacement, and intensive physical therapy.

Our new home is built on a rolling hillside with lots of walking trails, and includes an exercise room with a treadmill and weight bench. We are committed to improving our own health and fitness. This site is born of that effort. Our research into the various topics we find interesting is posted here to share with you as well.

The overwhelming opinion of the experts is that a moderate or better level of physical fitness contributes significantly to any person's overall good health. For example, a 10% weight loss for a diabetic that is overweight is known to improve health. This holds true even for a diabetic that has far more than 10% excess weight.

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