Do you feel like you’ve lost it because of poor physical fitness, questionable sexual health, exhaustion, mental fog, or a life-threatening illness? In the case of elderly individuals who have saved money for a stable retirement, what about their health?
The new book Kaboomer: Thriving and Striving into Your Nineties by master fitness trainer, life coach, and rowing champion David Frost is jam-packed with timeless teachings for longevity. It’s a sweat-tested, science-based guide that will help you lead a happy, healthy living.
The author provided additional details about his book and ideas in this most recent interview.
Q: In order to help mature individuals take care of themselves and live life to the fullest, you have written two books. Have any personal experiences led you to modify your lifestyle choices?
A: September 2001 was the month I had my revelation. I was thrown to the ground along with our nation. America was a hurting country, still getting over terrible assaults in New York City and Washington, DC. I had to endure a difficult recovery as an athlete in my forties due to a herniated L5-S1 spinal disc. Our nation rose like a phoenix out of need. I also emerged from the physical ashes with pre- and post-habilitation out of need. My third act as an expert rower, master fitness trainer, teacher, and author was made possible by the lessons I learnt from experience.
What is the most difficult thing for seniors to take care of themselves?
A common self-care problem faced by seniors is this one: I’m not sure where to begin.
Simple things are difficult, but important things are easy. Easy! It is never, ever too late to begin forming habits that will extend and improve your life. Admittedly, it can be challenging to build habits. There could be one or several reasons why those initial steps are so challenging.
I challenge those that fall into the third act to live extremely long lives, then pass away 7–10 years later than many of their colleagues. Simple daily actions can lead to seven to ten extra years of vital life. I refer to it as down-aging. Millions of Americans who are unfortunate third-acters do not begin or, sadly, end their lives too soon.
Warning: this is a spoiler. Move after using a towel and a water bottle. Really, nothing elaborate is required! Moving large items is preferable, but moving is essentially necessary for downsizing and creating a strong physical bank.
How is your book organised to assist people in “getting with the programme”?
A: Some literature are meant to be eaten and digested, to be read completely with diligence and attention, as Francis Bacon said. I wrote Kaboomer with a conscientious reader’s attention and digestion in mind. I anticipate that Kaboomer pages will be well-worn and that important sections will be underlined.
Kaboomer’s seven main chapters contain action steps that dedicated seniors can easily locate and comprehend. Seniors, please repeat after me these programme components:
Power
Consistency
Vitality
Extending
Maintenance
Rest and
Emphasise NOT.
Every senior has certain assets and liabilities in their physical bank. In order to help you do the same, your Koach demonstrates to you how he accumulated assets and reduced liabilities. For senior life savings and longevity, the assets of this physical bank are just as important as those of a fiscal bank.
Q: To help readers stay motivated and on track, you present several “mantras” in the book. Which two are your favourites?
Indeed, I do. Avoid using clichés and platitudes as I advocate for mantras that inspire people through both good and terrible times.
For instance, Kaboomer begins his introduction with a knock. Who is present?
Who is present? A Kaboomer and a Baby Boomer together Whom? A Kaboomer who takes two steps at a time and a Baby Boomer who takes two prescription medications at a time.
Boomers and Kaboomers were raised on Star Wars, so Yoda’s “Do or Do Not” challenge resonated with them. Another enduring motto is “There is No Try.”
The third is “Motion is lotion.” Our enduring skeletal muscles support our mobile skeletons, and we were made to run.
For #4, you can reach your ideal abdominal muscles by opening your refrigerator. Your down-aged, healthy body has to be fed as though your life depends on it. Yes, it does!
Fitness icon Jack Lalanne persuaded me that “it is better to wear out than rust out” for #5, which is a great closer. But wait, there are still more maxims for the reader to consider.
What distinguishes your book from the many inspirational self-help books that are available?
A: Kaboomer and Strong to Save, its Generation X sequel, are both doable workout manuals. Each is sweat-based and supported by science. I provide verifiable data and particular, trustworthy outcomes based on my personal experiences. Each offers helpful advice with a dash of humour, carefully chosen photos, and easily navigable flex alerts.
The obstacles faced by people from Venus and Mars are acknowledged and addressed in these publications, ranging from senescence and sarcopenia to menopause and manopause.
The primary characteristic that sets my fitness guides apart from other books in a crowded genre is experiential. Ralph Waldo Emerson, my ancestor, wrote so beautifully that “our glory is in rising up when we fall.” My phoenix ascent can assist others in starting over with tried-and-true, useful behaviours to get moving. Kaboom.
What’s the finest tip you can give them to enable them to “party into their nineties”?
A: How about responding with a mantra? No matter what you believe to be true or false, you are correct. At any age, a constructive, forward-thinking idea can begin to strengthen a physical bank. BOOM.