It just isn t enough when exercising induces stress instead of relieving it. The Lifegevity program, so named to suggest longevity that is more than survival, centers on improving and maintaining health by managing stress. Exercise both aerobic and weight training is just one of the tools. So are nutrition, relaxation, assertiveness, managing life s changes and identifying goals and values, which Stapleton defines as having a focus and purpose in life. He likens it to a car at a stop light with feet on the brake and accelerator.
Exercise lets the foot off the brake.
You burn the engine out. The relaxation of guided imagery and deep breathing give the engine a rest so the immune system can regenerate. Chappell doesn t look 22 years younger, she says. She hasn t lost any clothes sizes, although they do fit better. She just feels better.