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As I worked out and ran, I remember being a 20-something at Biola and being mentored by Dr. Harry Sturz, the elder statesman of the faculty. He lived and breathed a paradigm of health, vitality, and fitness. During class breaks he loved to throw the frisbee with his students. I seemed to tire out long before he did. He was the opposite of your stereotypical aging man -- overweight with a noticeable pouch and little to no muscle tone. He was able to maintain his physique and his health well into his late 60s. He showed me that remarkable physical fitness and vitality can be achieved at any age. He was a true educator who had the unique combination of a scholar's intellect and the practical wisdom that can only be achieved when you combine knowing what to do with doing what you know.
Sitting back and refusing to take control of your health and simply accepting the status quo is a guarantee that you'll age faster and be at much greater risk of chronic disease. Take it from me: When our health delines, everything about life suffers. That's why Sturz's story is so important for every man to hear. You -- yes, you -- can make a significant change in every aspect of your life. Gradually you will learn how to lift weights, how to build muscle and strength, how to eat clean, and how to lose body fat.
You will set goals as high as possible and take small, intentional steps to reach those goals. You will feel so much better about yourself when you take a proactive approach to disease prevention and health. It is truly an uphill battle, but it is worth it.
At 72, I continue to train consistently.
What's so exciting to me is that not only do I feel better, I've been able to travel and visit my loved ones or go on adventures. I love training with people half my age and continuing my fitness journey surrounded by 20-year olds like I was when I first met Harry Sturz.
Now it's your turn. I blog about my fitness journey so that you can begin yours. I'm here to tell you that as you age, you don't have to get old. For many, retirement is all about doing next to nothing. The truth is, you can stay active as you age. I may not be as strong or as fast as I once was, but my energy levels are every bit as good as when I was in my 40s. An energetic, active lifestyle is something you can experience now. We have the knowledge and the tools to make it happen.
Let's get started.