Dear Friends,
I was reading THE STRAITS TIMES, on March 19, page A18, and I was amazed to read about "Ex-Mr Universe turns 100" article. WOW! Here is a man who is a "Real Life Testimonial to the Benefits of Exercise!". Mr Manohar Aich is truly incredible. Despite all his difficulties including poverty and prison, he became a "Mr Universe" Body Building Champion in 1952 who is just 1.5 meters tall only.
In addition to exercise, he said that the secret to his longevity is "happiness and life without tension". "He says his ability to take his troubles lightly and remain happy during difficult times is the secret to his long life". He also follows a simple diet of milk, fruits and vegetables plus rice, lentils and fish enabled him to live a healthy life.
And at the ripe old age of 100 and despite a stroke that prevent him from lifting weights , he helps his sons run a gym and fitness center as well as guide youngsters in bodybuilding. Kudos to "Pocket Hercules".
For the full story go to this link :--http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Asia/Story/STIStory_778968.html
For those who are new to exercise, weight bearing exercise such as lifting weights improve bone density and reduce chances of osteoporosis as well as make you strong even in your old age like "Pocket Hercules". You also have have sufficient Calcium, Vitamin D in your diet together with other vitamins and minerals in order to have strong bones.
We all have a lot to learn from Mr Aich. I hope, this story will inspire both old and young people to exercise, eat healthily and minimize stress which a major cause of serious illness. Start today to live a healthy life.
Regards,
Mark
I was reading THE STRAITS TIMES, on March 19, page A18, and I was amazed to read about "Ex-Mr Universe turns 100" article. WOW! Here is a man who is a "Real Life Testimonial to the Benefits of Exercise!". Mr Manohar Aich is truly incredible. Despite all his difficulties including poverty and prison, he became a "Mr Universe" Body Building Champion in 1952 who is just 1.5 meters tall only.
In addition to exercise, he said that the secret to his longevity is "happiness and life without tension". "He says his ability to take his troubles lightly and remain happy during difficult times is the secret to his long life". He also follows a simple diet of milk, fruits and vegetables plus rice, lentils and fish enabled him to live a healthy life.
And at the ripe old age of 100 and despite a stroke that prevent him from lifting weights , he helps his sons run a gym and fitness center as well as guide youngsters in bodybuilding. Kudos to "Pocket Hercules".
For the full story go to this link :--http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Asia/Story/STIStory_778968.html
For those who are new to exercise, weight bearing exercise such as lifting weights improve bone density and reduce chances of osteoporosis as well as make you strong even in your old age like "Pocket Hercules". You also have have sufficient Calcium, Vitamin D in your diet together with other vitamins and minerals in order to have strong bones.
We all have a lot to learn from Mr Aich. I hope, this story will inspire both old and young people to exercise, eat healthily and minimize stress which a major cause of serious illness. Start today to live a healthy life.
Regards,
Mark
