Longevity does not appear to be directly related to exercise.
My neighbor, a 94-year-old elder, gets up every morning and enjoys a quiet moment on a lounge chair in the middle of the yard.
He held a pot of tea in his hand, closed his eyes slightly, listened to the news and ** on the radio, and felt the warmth of the sun.
Occasionally, he would take a sip of tea, or get up to sweep the yard and water the flowers.
He would also take out the cigarette leaves he bought in town, roll them into cigarettes himself, and smoke them leisurely. His life is not fast-paced, he does not do as much exercise and exercise as others do, he only occasionally walks from the east end of the village road to the west end, his steps are slow and steady.
His figure is slightly hunchbacked, with his hands behind his back, and this is his daily life.
The secret of his longevity may not lie in sports, but in his love of life and his indifference to life.
My grandmother is 89 years old, and her body is still strong and free from any diseases. Her ears are not deaf, her eyes are not flowery, she usually likes to stay at home, she doesn't like to go out for a walk, and she doesn't deliberately exercise.
After eating, she would watch TV, sit on the couch or on the edge of the bed in a daze, and sometimes lie in bed for hours without moving, and when she slept, it would be a ring.
Occasionally she would wipe down the table, move this, turn over that. Then there is a stool to lean against the corner of the door to bask in the sun, motionless. Her life is simple and quiet, as if she has no quarrel with the world, enjoying the quiet of the years.
It is often said that life is about exercise, but I have found that many long-lived elderly people do not deliberately exercise. In addition to eating and sleeping, they sat quietly. Why is that?
Perhaps, these old people have mastered the true meaning of life, which is inner peace and harmony.
They don't need to prove their life force through movement because they have already comprehended the essence of life. It's like an ancient tree, growing quietly, it doesn't need to be shaken deliberately, it can still stand.
Exercise is indeed good for physical health, can enhance cardiopulmonary function, improve the body's immunity, and promote metabolism.
However, for some elderly people, the secret of longevity may lie more in their attitude towards life, their peace of mind, and their indifference to life.
Just like my neighbors and my grandmother, they may not be physically active, but they have their own unique lifestyle and health Xi. They may have a good diet Xi, focus on balanced nutrition, and eat simple and healthy. They may have a positive attitude towards life and are able to remain optimistic and resilient in the face of life's difficulties and challenges.
In addition, these elderly people may also know the true meaning of life.
Life is a process, not a result. They know how to enjoy the process of life and appreciate the beauty in life. They don't go overboard with material satisfaction, but pay more attention to their inner feelings. They know how to relax themselves, they know how to decompress themselves, and they know how to find peace and tranquility in their busy lives.
We shouldn't just attribute longevity to the results of exercise. More attention should be paid to the quality of life and attitude, focusing on inner peace and harmony.
We should learn to appreciate the process of life and know how to enjoy the beauty of life.