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Diana MoranEnglish model, fitness expert and journalist
Date of Birth: 11.06.1939
Country:  Great Britain |
Content:
- Diana Moran: The Green Goddess of Exercise
- The Exercise Paradigm Shift
- "Sod Sitting, Get Moving": The Ultra-Simple Regimen
- Time-Efficient Options
- The Power of Investment
- Defying Limitations
- Ageism: A Harmful Stereotype
- Exercise as a Fountain of Youth
- - Endurance: Provides the energy needed for daily activities
- Metabolic Syndrome and Holistic Management
Diana Moran: The Green Goddess of Exercise
As an English model, fitness guru, and journalist, 77-year-old Diana Moran, known as the "Green Goddess," has joined forces with Muir Gray to create an exercise program that promises to turn back the clock.
The Exercise Paradigm Shift
Traditional medical advice for seniors emphasized avoiding physical activity to minimize injury risk. However, modern thinking has taken a complete turn, with increased exercise intensity and frequency shown to reduce early mortality, improve health, and decrease dependency.
"Sod Sitting, Get Moving": The Ultra-Simple Regimen
Moran's book, co-authored with Gray, titled "Sod Sitting, Get Moving," presents an "ultra-simple" training regimen that requires no gym membership or fancy equipment. The authors encourage readers to "get up, get active, get fit, and feel fabulous" through their easy-to-follow guide for staying fit in their sixties, seventies, and beyond.
Time-Efficient Options
For those short on time, Moran and Gray recommend dedicating just ten minutes each morning to one of their programs. Add a brisk ten-minute walk once, twice, or better yet, three times daily. If you're really pressed for time, they suggest considering a Pilates class or other professionally guided activity.
The Power of Investment
Moran and Gray use an analogy to illustrate the benefits of exercise as an investment in future well-being. Just as athletes train for the Olympics, seniors train to maintain their fitness in their seventies, eighties, and even nineties. They also encourage recruiting friends for support and healthy competition.
Defying Limitations
The authors acknowledge that many seniors provide support to their grandchildren, children, parents, partners, neighbors, and communities. It's crucial for them to prioritize their own well-being to remain active, independent, and continue providing support to their loved ones.
Ageism: A Harmful Stereotype
Unfortunately, some healthcare professionals may dismiss concerns by saying "it's your age" or "what do you expect at your age?" Moran and Gray highlight ageism as a form of discrimination that is often less condemned than racism or sexism. They emphasize that such stereotypes and prejudices can shape beliefs from childhood and lead individuals to falsely believe that health issues are solely due to aging.
Exercise as a Fountain of Youth
Moran and Gray refute the notion that aging alone is the primary cause of disability. Many issues attributed to age are actually related to deconditioning or preventable illnesses. They assert that it's possible to regain fitness after the age of 60. Exercise enhances:
- Endurance: Provides the energy needed for daily activities
- Strength: Facilitates physical tasks- Flexibility: Improves range of motion
- Coordination: Enhances bodily control
- Calorie expenditure: Helps maintain weight
Mind-Body Connection and Nutrition
Diana Moran believes that the mind and body are interconnected. She advocates for a "mind over matter" approach, emphasizing that maintaining health and happiness is possible at any age. While Moran and Gray do not promote restrictive diets for weight loss, they acknowledge that nutritional needs and dietary requirements change with age, as activity levels decrease and calorie requirements diminish.
Metabolic Syndrome and Holistic Management
Metabolic syndrome, a combination of obesity, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, is becoming increasingly prevalent in seniors over 60. The authors emphasize that physical exercise and dietary modifications can address the metabolic, hormonal, and physical challenges associated with this condition, encouraging calorie control, reduced sugar, salt, and processed food intake.
