6. "I work in rehab, bracing, and supports for orthopedic surgeons. A huge wake-up call for my own health was seeing normal, successful people in their 40s to 60s who couldn't do more than one push-up or get up from a seated position on the floor, with chronic back pain, neck pain, obesity, and falling. I assumed you magically lose that strength once you're old and retired, but no! It's so important to consistently do some version of moderate cardio and strength training from childhood until past retirement age. Do not skip your 20s to 50s!"
"I've seen otherwise smart and competent patients severely and negatively impact their health and quality of life by not being active."
—Anonymous, 29, California
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