TEXTO:
What’s your body’s age?
Have you ever thought that your grandma might
be more fit than you are? Some studies show that
an active 55-year-old is more fit than a sedentary
35-year-old. “Having youth on your side doesn’t
[5] matter,” says exercise physiologist Richard Cotton.
“Training and exercise can help overcome any age
decrement.” Once we hit age 25, we lose a half
pound of muscle every year (within 20 years, that’s
ten pounds of lost muscle!). And chances are, you’re
[10] gaining fat along the way. So even if your weight is
the same as it was back in high school, you may not
be nearly as fit — unless you exercise. But there’s an
upside: It’s never too late to get in shape.
If you’re curious to see how you measure up to
[15] your cronies (or your grandma), grab a stopwatch
and take Rockport’s fitness walking test. To order, call
(800) ROCKPORT.
GRUMMAN, Rachel. What’s your body’s age? New woman, New York, p. 40, Aug. s.d. Fitness test.
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