Zero-Sum Fitness

As I have previously mentioned in the "blog," working out and exercising is yet another zero-sum game. As we grow older, our bodies begin to degenerate, ultimately ending up in a state of decrepitude. Absolutely nothing can stop the aging process. With that said, I have followed rigid exercise regimens for the past 35 years. That's right, 35 years. Twenty-five of those years have been spent in one gym (i.e., fitness club) or another.

Typical Fitness Hottie

I am now approaching 60 years of age. My body has treated me well, even though I abused it continually with bad habits (details not necessary). The exercise regime, however, negated the effects of those disgusting habits. But, I digress. I am now at the turning point ... exercise may not be able to compensate for aging much longer.

I am using the Vienna Sausage as a barometer of sorts in order to monitor my testosterone level. As the Vienna Sausage increases in dysfunction, my testosterone level proportionally decreases. I will begin to lose muscle tone. Body fat will increase. Masculine features will become more "rounded," more gracile. At that point, I can entertain the idea of terminating my gym membership. What is the point of continuing?

What's that? Sheer nonsense, you say? Not really. I have been observing all of the senior citizens in the gym. I scrutinize their workouts. I also note their physical condition versus their ages. The observations are not pretty.

Let's face it. Every aspect of human life is a zero-sum game. Death is the great equalizer, the instrument of zero summation. We always live in denial ... the "vital lie."