You need to set the goal first and have a plan. And remain optimistic. The benefits of aerobic exercise are clearly demonstrated. However, Dr. Bortz cautions us to be strong, stay loose, and stay balanced. The most important organ in an older person is not the heart or lungs but the legs.
Legs are what give a person an active, independent lifestyle.
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