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In this On My Mind episode of the Midlife Fulfilled podcast, host Bernie Borges discusses the importance of staying “fit for task” as we age, a concept introduced by Coach Allan Misner.

Bernie shares personal stories and insights on how maintaining fitness over 40 can enhance daily life and prevent injuries, emphasizing that it's not about preparing for the Olympics at this stage of life. Rather, being fit for task is about handling what life throws at us on any given day. He also underscores eight medically proven fitness facts demonstrating the importance of regular Exercise for health, cognitive function, and overall well-being.

Tree Key Discussion Points

1️⃣ Fit for Task Concept: Bernie explains the idea of being “fit for task,” focusing on maintaining functional fitness to handle everyday tasks effectively and avoid injuries, supported by personal anecdotes and insights from Coach Allan Misner.

2️⃣ Eight Fitness Facts for Over 40: The episode details eight essential fitness benefits for those over 40, including muscle mass preservation, bone density maintenance, cardiovascular health, metabolic health, cognitive function, balance and fall prevention, Mental Health, and Sleep quality.

3️⃣ Training vs. Exercise: Bernie explains Allan Misner's preference for calling exercise “training,” emphasizing the importance of building a habitual fitness routine that ensures that we “train” for long-term health and the ability to perform daily tasks efficiently for many decades to come.

This episode provides valuable motivation and practical advice for anyone over 40 looking to maintain or improve their fitness habit in midlife.

Citations (links) to the medical facts Bernie shares on this episode are available at:
(to be added Sunday)

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Connect with Allan Misner
40 Plus Fitness Website
40 Plus Fitness Podcast

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Email: bernie@midlifefulfilled.com

Music attribution:
Old Bossa Twin Musicom
Suno

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Bernie Borges Host Midlife Fulfilled Podcast

I started podcasting in 2013. My most recent podcast is the Midlife Fulfilled weekly podcast which launched in February 2022.

I was frustrated by a lack of fulfillment, in spite of good health, a successful career, good fitness, a healthy marriage, and overall happiness. Despite these blessings, I was lacking fulfillment.

I conducted a survey and discovered that I wasn’t alone on the journey to find more fulfillment. As an experienced podcaster, I knew that I could provide a platform to help men and women in midlife find more fulfillment and joy through a weekly podcast.