What’s on your bucket list of things you want to do at least once in life? Here are a few of mine:
See the Egypt Pyramids with my own eyes
Go on an African Safari (again)
Canoe through southern Alaska or Northern British Columbia in the summer
Jump out of a plane (someday…. Maybe…. 😊)
I bet you’ve got a list of once-in-a-lifetime-things you want to do!
The “bucket list” idea is a fun way to make plans, because you’ve got LOTS of LIFE left in you!
And it doesn’t matter what you’re planning to tackle on your bucket list:
Being fit and vital will help you do it.
So, in order to do the things you want to do… do you have to get fit, stay fit, or get fitter??
Get Fit, Stay Fit or, Get Fitter
Let’s look at 7 reasons people over 50 decide to get fit, stay fit or, get fitter.
How do these apply to you? How do they inspire you? Are any on your bucket list?
How can strength, endurance, power and agility make your aspirations come true? Which one(s) makes you want to get fit, stay fit or get fitter?
7 Reasons Why You Want to Get Fit, Stay Fit or Get Fitter
1. Grandkids.
Nobody wants to be the “boring nana,” right? Millions of today’s grandparents play active roles in their grandkids’ lives.
Bucket List Item: This can be as simple as getting on the floor to play – and then being able to get back up again without too much fuss.
2. Feel, Look and Move Better.
Physical movement and exercise improve your mood, your appearance, and your mobility. Bucket List Item: I want to look great at my 50th high school reunion.
3. Hobbies.
Gardening and hiking are just two of the physically demanding hobbies that people enjoy and want to continue, regardless of age.
Bucket List Item: Take a ballroom dance course to dazzle your partner, or get on Dancing with the Stars.
4. Sports.
Some people go to the gym because they like to work out. But for many, it helps them keep doing something else they love.
Bucket List Item: Play 18 holes at every course in the country.
5. Travel.
The pandemic really will be over one day. And when it is, you want to resume checking off the places you’ve always wanted to visit.
Bucket List Item: Take walking tours of the great European capitals and museums.
6. Mental Health.
You might know that exercise is good for your body. But did you realize it’s also great for your mind, helping to build memory and ward off dementia?
Bucket List Item: Ever want to be a guest on the TV game show Jeopardy, or more likely, win Trivial Pursuit with my younger family members?
7. Physical Health.
Did you hear about the real “wonder drug” to help keep your body healthy? It’s called exercise! Fitness even helps us recover from common surgeries and illnesses.
Bucket List Item: Work with my healthcare provider to get off certain medications.
We Bet You CAN do it!
Whatever it is you’d like to do. We bet YOU CAN do it!
And we want to support you in checking off every bullet point on your bucket list. It’s our job to help you get fit, stay fit or get fitter over 50 so you can live life on your own terms for as long as you want.
Show us your bucket list and let’s get to work on it.
Nicole A. Vienneau MSN, RN, NC-BC, Active Aging Specialist
I partner with you, the Active Aging Adult, to restore balance, purpose & confidence in your life. For decades I cared for the sickest people in the ICU & saw a disconnect between healthcare & healing.
Instead of waiting for you to get sick, I now meet you where you live, work & play to help you explore your health and wellbeing.
At Blue Monarch Health, PLLC, I combine 20+ years of nursing experience with 30+ years of fitness + health coaching to uncover your most authentic expression of wellbeing.