SOME SAY THAT A SNAILES(SLOW) LIFE MAKES THE MAN LIVE LONGER.. IF YOU EXCERCISE vigorousLY ITS GOING TO REDUCE OUR LIFE SPAN. tHIS IS WHAT I AM THINKING. I AM WALKING TO OFFICE 40 MINUTES AND BACK 40 MINUTES.I THINK THAT WILL BE OKAY FOR MY LIFE. WHAT YOU THINK???
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by Sachin Panemangalore on Apr 09, 2007 11:13 PM Permalink
Hi Mohammad I think the reasonning behind this is If we dont use something, it does not develop. Exercise is not mundane it is a coordination between your nerve cells and muscular system. Similarly if you do yoga, pranayam ( Breath control - Kapalabhati), Tai-Chi, etc. it is an exercise for the central nervous system. Exercise, Eat healthy and Think Positive, should give you a long and happy life. The 40 minutes walk to-fro to office is an excellent exercise. But also introduce variety in your routine and keep challenging yourself.
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by Soumitra Ray on Apr 13, 2007 11:58 AM Permalink
I would agree with Mohammad, how do you explain the fact that slow moving animals like tortoises and sloths live long lives. Elephants and hippos live longer than leopards and chitahs. Any thoughts?!!
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by Sachin Panemangalore on Apr 23, 2007 09:47 PM Permalink
Hi Soumitra Animals in general cannot be compared with Humans. The reason being that in Humans, major enzymatic and hormonal changes are because of thinking or related to the nervous system. In animals they live for what they are built for. i.e lower metabolism means that most of the turtles are either hibernating or moving slowly however they eat food only till its sufficient for their body and do not indulge in gluttony for the taste - as seen in humans, e.g a human being is prone to binge eating if the food tastes good. Also in animals sex is for reproduction only and unlike humans do not indulge in sex for fun OR associate a guilt with it. It is a natural phenomenon like eating when hungry. In general our senses ( nervous system ) dictates our health. The nervous system's health is dictated in terms by our thinking, and stress , our desires and the fulfillment of those. Hence the meditation part is most important and followed with good food. The exercise part is basically for strengthening the muscles and ther nervous system. Muscle contraction and relaxation is controlled by the electricty provided byt the nerves to the muscle and advanced Yoga is isolation of the muscles-nerve group.
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by Sanjay Jamdade on May 06, 2007 09:08 PM Permalink
Dear Sachin you are Bright! But tell me how are desires and meditation related? What role does meditation play? please mail me at sanjayjamdade@rediffmail.com
Desires and meditation are not related. What meditation can do is help you see your desires in the right light. Meditation can throw light on the root reasons that fuel our desires. Meditation will help you summon the strength and determination to pursue good desires, and give you the strength and determination to bid goodbye to the ones you are not supposed to have.
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by Maximus Decimus Meridius on Apr 16, 2007 01:03 AM Permalink
First of all, sloths dont live very long, not more than 20-30 yrs. Tortoises: not all live 150 yrs. Some, like the Galapagos tortise do. A cold blooded animal has a lower metabolic rate, requires lesser food and hence can survive for long periods of time without food and water. In other words, they are more adept at handling adverse climates than warm blooded animals. Warm blooded animals need much more energy to stay alive. Hence, they die quicker if food isnt plentiful. THe positive thing about being warm blooded is that they are way smarter than reptiles or amphibians - bigger, more efficient brain.
As to why elephants live longer - well, not really. Their lifespan is about the same as humans: 70-80 yrs. Elephants can survive as long as they can move around. A cheetah, on the other hand is built for speed, and needs to hunt. As it grows older, it gets slower, hence lesser food, denerative effects on the body, eventual death. Carnivores live almost 50% more than their lifespan in captivity. However, the argument that if you run like a cheetah will make you die as quick as one is silly. Obviously, I dont mean a 60 yr old heart patient pick up mountaineering as a hobby - that's suicidal, but reasonable exercise - long walks, etc keep you healthy. From personal experience, old people who are physically active tend to live longer.
Within the same species, an Cheetah that is quick survives. This speed comes only with regular use. If the cheetah started moving like an elephant, it would starve. We humans are not built like elephants, so we shouldnt act like them either. Physical exercise is as important as mental exercise. Again, sportspersons get injuries due to overuse (eg, shane warne has arthritis in his fingers due to spinning the ball so much). That should be avoided, if possible. But reasonable exercise (1 hr in the gym, 1 hr walks) are very good!
