Are You Healthy Enough For Retirement?
While you need money to retire, you also need good health to enjoy your retirement. A boatload of cash in the bank won't do you much good if you can't get out there and play golf, ski or ride your Harley.
While there is no time like the present, the earlier you start to improve your health the easier it will be. Healthy habits need to be integrated into your daily life, just like you must integrate saving and budgeting to build your financial security.
As Americans, we get caught up in a hectic lifestyle that often doesn't leave room for daily exercise. But this is too important to neglect. You should insist on prioritizing your health, and plan on at least 3 to 4 days a week of aerobic exercise and some weight training. The return on your investment will be significant as you age.
My dad is a retired physician and spends about an hour a day working out. He doesn't know if it will help him live longer, but it is sure helping him live healthier and happier.
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