Actually Better Than I Thought

I was just reading a magazine and saw a stat that startled me. According to the Journal of Physical Activity and Health:

91% of people over the age of 18 have NOT lifted weights in the last month.

This means, of course, that 9% have. This is more than I would've guessed. But having said that, it's a pathetic number either way. So you want to get an "edge" in this world? There it is.

You will never convince me that the 9% of adults that have weight lifted in the last 30 days aren't better equipped to deal with all life has to throw at you. It is stating the obvious it seems that being in better shape physically (which helps being sharper mentally), gives you the strength and stamina to deal with the day better than someone who isn't. And it most certainly will help you out work other people.

Given the current state of our economy, who wouldn't want that advantage?

Building muscle is not just for people who want to look and fell better. It's for people who want to LIVE better.