At aikido class last Saturday, Larry sempai started class
with jumping jacks and some light jogging. It was a very cold morning, and he
wanted to get our heart rates up. After about 10 minutes of moving, the rest of
the class stopped and grounded… but I can’t. My body just wanted to keep
moving.
At that moment, I realized the true value of exercise. Don’t
get me wrong. I consider myself moderately active. Even though dialysis tires
me out, I try to go to the gym before my treatments, still attend aikido class
twice a week, sometimes three, and have my hula dance breaks when I work from
home. However, I have not moved that much since… I guess the Light the Night
Walk last fall.
Last Saturday, I realized that I should keep moving. If you
become lethargic, your body becomes used to being at rest and remains at
rest. What Isaac Newton said does not
only apply in physics, it also applies to human bodies too (After all, are we
not made of matter?). Exercise helps me clear my mind. Actually, after aikido
class or a hula workshop, I feel refreshed and invigorated. My body may be
physically tired, but it’s a good tired. It also leaves me in a better mental
state with my condition better.
I’ve committed to moving at least 30 minutes a day: whether
it is chores, gym time, or working on my abs (ugh). How about you? No buts…
Just do it!
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