OK so I have some measurable objectives, but am I actually doing here? Why bother doing any of this strength and fitness business at all?
Here are my reasons.
1: Life and longevity. My life is great and I want to live it for as long as I can. Heart disease is the biggest killer for Australian men and poor diet and insufficient exercise is a major factor. Sure, something is going to take me down someday, but if I can cross heart disease off the list, then whatever's next may be a long time after that.
2: Functional strength. I don't want to be a weakling. I want to be able to look after myself if I need to. And most importantly, I do NOT want to be old and frail. I want to be able to run around with my kids someday. I'm obviously going to decline in strength and vitality when I get old, but if I'm declining from a really high point, that will mean I'll be in better shape for longer as I get older, which is great.
3: Headspace. I find that the better my body is working, the better my brain works. In fact, I don't think the two are really very separate at all.
4: Plain old nerdy curiosity. I like Tim Ferriss' attitude to his body as a vehicle for experimentation. I like testing things, trying different approaches, learning about my body and how it works.
5: I like me. I like having self-respect and self-confidence, and being proud of who I am and what I've achieved. It's a good place to be.
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