Anna Cummins and Belle exercise and go for a walk at Bellevue’s Cougar Mountain. Putting some money into the health bank – Gold Medal Health style!
Have you ever joked that you’d only exercise if someone paid you? What if we told you that staying active could actually save you $2,500 every single year? It sounds almost too good to be true, yet the numbers are real—and incredibly motivating.
According to research reviewed by The New York Times, something as simple as 30 minutes of moderate exercise, five days a week, can lead to dramatically lower medical costs. That means your daily walk, light jog, or gentle stretching routine isn’t just good for your body—it’s good for your wallet, too. Feeling the urge to lace up your shoes for that 30-minute walk yet?
As Reported in the New York Times
In September 2016, journalist Gretchen Reynolds summarized a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association:
“For people still struggling to make time for exercise, a new study offers a strong incentive: You’ll save $2,500 a year. The savings… don’t require much effort to accrue—just 30 minutes of walking five days a week is enough.”
The study examined 26,239 men and women, analyzing what each person spent on health care in 2012 and whether regular physical activity made a difference. It did—significantly.
Those who met the basic exercise guideline of moderate movement for 30 minutes, five times a week, paid an average of $2,500 less in annual health-care expenses related specifically to heart disease than those who remained inactive.
Exercise Is Just the beginning
These savings were measured only in relation to heart-disease-related expenses. Imagine the financial and quality-of-life impact if researchers also included the benefits of better mood and reduced depression, increased productivity, or the reduced risk of serious diseases such as cancer and stroke. Then add the long-term value of maintaining mobility, balance, and independence as we age—and it’s clear the true savings go far beyond dollars.
In reality, the ultimate value of movement is not just cost reduction. It’s the opportunity to live out your 100 Year Lifestyle with greater energy, clarity, and strength. That benefit is priceless.
What is the Foundation for fitNESS?
Movement matters, but it’s just one part of living at your highest potential. Most people easily recognize the value of endurance and strength training, but true fitNESS goes deeper as outlined by the 100 Year Lifestyle. It includes the essential pillars of neurology, nutrition, movement, and structure—all working together to help you function and feel your best.
To experience optimal wellness and true Gold Medal Health, you must address all areas of fitNESS:
- Neurology: A well-functioning nervous system through regular chiropractic care
- Nutrition: Fueling your body with intention
- Structure: Maintaining proper spinal alignment and posture
Endurance and strength build resilience, support healthy movement patterns, and help you thrive throughout every decade of life. Each healthy choice you make becomes a deposit into your long-term “health bank.” Years from now—20, 40, even 50 years down the road—you’ll be grateful for every investment you made.
Join us as we continue guiding our community toward Gold Medal Health. Your commitment today is a wise investment in the decades ahead.
SOURCE: An analysis of more than 26,000 men and women found that a little exercise can result in big savings on medical bills.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/07/well/move/whats-the-value-of-exercise-2500.html
Cummins Chiropractic & Wellness is proud to be a 100 Year Lifestyle Affiliate Clinic serving Bellevue and beyond with our best chiropractic care. Our goal is to bring you to gold medal health so you can live vibrantly from your first breath of life to your last.
Dr. Cummins
Dr. Bob Cummins is a chiropractor in Bellevue, WA, with a passion for promoting lifelong health through chiropractic care. With a background in competitive athletics, including winning a national rowing championship, he brings a unique perspective to his family practice. Dr. Cummins is dedicated to helping patients of all ages achieve wellness and live a long, healthy life.
