True health lies in physical and mental well-being: the perfect unity of psychological age and physiological age.

Author: Taro Inada
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: Do you want to live a younger and happier life than your actual age, or do you want to live a life older than your actual age, without hope or dreams? The decision is entirely yours! If you are physically and mentally healthy, then everything is possible. You can work twice as hard as others and be four times happier than them. Just by working twice as hard as others, your happiness will increase fourfold. Therefore, it is important to practice reasonable health management and the correct approach to work and life. This book is about self-diagnostic tests for physical and mental health, as well as methods for self-evaluation of these tests! It will greatly help you in the future to understand and manage your own physical and mental health. Excerpt: After knowing your physical fitness index, evaluate yourself according to your age. For example, a 53-year-old with a physical fitness index of 55 should refer to the section "Physical fitness index 53–68" for people in their 50s, where it says, "People in their 50s have an age-appropriate physical age in their 50s." Based on the physical fitness index for each age, the general physical condition is explained, and insights are provided on how to improve your fitness. The explanation of the index is universal for everyone. However, some may find that it differs from their self-evaluation. In fact, the physical fitness index does not fully represent an individual's health status, so a lower score does not necessarily mean poor health. However, this number does indeed indicate your current physical condition. This physical fitness index is not absolute; with accumulated training, anyone can improve their fitness. Do not consider this physical fitness index as absolute—it is merely an objective method for you to know your current physical condition. Do not get too attached to the results; you must use it effectively. Regularly perform this self-diagnostic test for physical fitness to keep your physical condition above the standard level and implement daily health management correctly. In terms of health, it is not enough to rely on a single standard for evaluation; a comprehensive diagnosis from all aspects is necessary to determine the overall assessment.
People with a physical fitness index of 85–100:
People in their 50s have the physical age of their 30s.
Your physical fitness is like that of a young person in their 30s—sensitive motor nerves, endurance, and physical fitness comparable to those in their 30s, with stronger mental strength. With regular restraint and physical fitness training, you can maintain this level of fitness. Mentally, you are young, with the same determination as younger people, and your thoughts about things are very progressive and positive. However, if you are not careful, you may only advance in emotions and become overly strained. To maintain your current fitness, an average and consistent amount of exercise that can eliminate accumulated fatigue in daily life is very important. Avoid intense exercise in a short period, especially focusing on maintaining foot strength. That is to say, it is best to develop a regular walking habit as soon as possible.
People in their 40s have the physical age of their 20s.
Your physical fitness is like that of a young person in their 20s—developed motor nerves, agile movements, and the ability to eliminate fatigue more easily than people of the same age. Your mental state is often full of vitality; you are proactive, energetic, and full of drive in everything you do.