As a personal trainer who specializes in working with those over 30, here is a question I hear frequently:
I am concerned about the costs associated with improving my health. Isn’t getting in shape expensive?
My Answer: We spend money on televisions, cars, vacations, and larger homes. If we spend thousands on these items, doesn't our health merit investment? Spending a little now can save a lot later. If you became seriously ill, you could lose significant wages. The potential for job loss following serious illness looms since corporate health care costs are raging out of control and corporations are becoming more aggressive in firing unhealthy employees.
The small amount of money you invest in a fitness plan may actually save you from later financial disaster. What price would you pay to avoid a long hospital stay? I have seen people’s financial lives ruined by health problems that may have been prevented.
An active person’s health care bill is $330 less than an inactive person. If all United States citizens became physically active, the United States would spend $76.6 billion less on health care. The National Institute of Health estimates cancer cost the United States $180 billion in 2001. Another recent study of 178,000 autoworkers showed obese people average $1,500 more in medical bills annually than non-obese people.
Active people stay in hospitals less and visit doctors less than inactive people. Active folks spend less on medications. Women over 55 years of age save the most from becoming physically active.
The question is not: Can you afford to stay healthy? The question is: Can you afford to get seriously ill? Take action today and preserve your physical and financial health.
I am concerned about the costs associated with improving my health. Isn’t getting in shape expensive?
My Answer: We spend money on televisions, cars, vacations, and larger homes. If we spend thousands on these items, doesn't our health merit investment? Spending a little now can save a lot later. If you became seriously ill, you could lose significant wages. The potential for job loss following serious illness looms since corporate health care costs are raging out of control and corporations are becoming more aggressive in firing unhealthy employees.
The small amount of money you invest in a fitness plan may actually save you from later financial disaster. What price would you pay to avoid a long hospital stay? I have seen people’s financial lives ruined by health problems that may have been prevented.
An active person’s health care bill is $330 less than an inactive person. If all United States citizens became physically active, the United States would spend $76.6 billion less on health care. The National Institute of Health estimates cancer cost the United States $180 billion in 2001. Another recent study of 178,000 autoworkers showed obese people average $1,500 more in medical bills annually than non-obese people.
Active people stay in hospitals less and visit doctors less than inactive people. Active folks spend less on medications. Women over 55 years of age save the most from becoming physically active.
The question is not: Can you afford to stay healthy? The question is: Can you afford to get seriously ill? Take action today and preserve your physical and financial health.
Anyone can start at http://www.jeffblairfitness.com/. My book, Never Get Old, shows how you to take that difficult first step and regain control of your health and vitality. You can also start to "Turn Back Time" and look and feel dramatically better!
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