When I was young, I was not an athlete. I had no coordination and couldn’t catch a ball to save my life. So I never understood why gym class was a required course. What was I “learning”?
Fast forward to today and I get it. Exercise is the key to managing stress and staying in shape. And those two things make life better, help you live longer, and keep your spirits up. Between the jump in endorphins and your reflection in the mirror, there really is no negative.
I’m still not an athlete (please don’t throw balls at me because they’ll most likely hit me in the head) but I love my daily walks and yoga – they keep me sane. So try something – volleyball, golf, swimming, rock climbing, whatever – and if that doesn’t rock your boat, try something else until you find what does. Pretty soon, you’ll be looking forward to it.
You may not get an “A” in gym class anymore but you’ll get an “A” in living. And that’s a grade worth sharing.
