Easily Adopted Habits that Lead to Big Benefits

Aging well is all about the habits you adopt earlier in life, and these three habits come with huge benefits down the road.

Do a full body workout, with weights, 3 times a week. It may be tempting to select a light jog or bike ride as a form of exercise, and if you enjoy those activities, by all means continue to do them! Full body workouts with weights, however, provide the best bang for the buck when it comes to benefit, both short and long-term, physical and cognitive.

Sleep a full 7-8 hours a week. It’s far too easy to get caught up in a busy schedule, especially when trying to maintain a healthy balance between work life and personal life. That said, the body needs time to recuperate in order to function at peak efficiency, and this is especially true over time as wear and tear accumulates. Making sleep a priority will have enormous lasting benefits that are well worth sacrificing other things for.

Walk for 30 minutes a day. Walking may not provide much in terms of the benefits associated with more strenuous physical activity, but it helps break up a day, clear your head, shift focus, and ensure a proper dose of fresh air, all of which come with numerous physical and cognitive benefits down the road.

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Facing Your Fears Through Sport

Everybody is afraid of something, and there’s no shame in that whatsoever. Be it a fear of heights, water, the dark, insects, or anything else, there comes a time when you must face and conquer those fears. Although it may sound unconventional, sports are a great way to face your fears, and here are three sports that can help you do it.

Rock climbing. Not only is rock climbing a great workout and a whole lot of fun, but it’s a wonderful way to get over a fear of heights. Indoor bouldering could be a great way to begin for those who wants to start small, and once you’re ready to tackle the real heights, the safety and security of a harness will go a long way in making it easier.

Scuba diving. Water is a tough one for a lot of people, and the idea of swimming could be a tough barrier to break. If holding your breath while swimming from point A to point B isn’t for you, scuba diving could provide a fun and interesting alternative. The security that comes from an oxygen tank could be just what the doctor ordered to face that fear of water, and the spectacular views scuba diving offers will certainly go a long way as well.

Team sports. For some people fears don’t come in the form of heights or water, for some it’s social anxiety that puts a damper on everyday experiences. Team sports are a great way to face those fears, as there’s nothing quite like a friendly competition to bring people together.

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