Walking is one of the most fundamental yet miraculous activities of human life-a marvel we often take for granted until it is compromised. For me, it became the lens through which I began to understand not only my body but also the intricate dance of life itself. My book, 'Anyone Who Can Walk Is My Fitness Hero, ' is both a personal journey and an exploration of the science, art, and wonder of walking.
In this book, I delve into the Marvel of Walking-a simple act that encapsulates the beauty of balance, strength, and mobility. I discuss The Miracle of Movement, showcasing how physics, mathematics, biology, and chemistry converge to make each step possible. Walking is not just a physical act but a symphony of processes, with the neurons dancing in perfect harmony and the body's delicate chemistry at play to ensure mobility. My personal journey began with a seemingly minor niggle that evolved into a challenge-gait disturbances, discomfort in the lumbar region, and ultimately a diagnosis of non-compressive myelopathy. Navigating the complexities of my condition was like unravelling the paradox of Schrödinger's cat-a diagnosis that was both reassuring and uncertain. At one point, I prepared myself for surgery, only for the surgeon to rule it out, much like a doosra in cricket, leaving me pleasantly surprised and inwardly happy as who would want the risk of surgery in a sensitive region like the spine.
What followed was a journey of resilience and adaptation. Through physiotherapy, the use of mobility aids, and the transformative practice of Kumbhak therapy, I learned to stay m... See more
Walking is one of the most fundamental yet miraculous activities of human life-a marvel we often take for granted until it is compromised. For me, it became the lens through which I began to understand not only my body but also the intricate dance of life itself. My book, 'Anyone Who Can Walk Is My Fitness Hero, ' is both a personal journey and an exploration of the science, art, and wonder of walking.
In this book, I delve into the Marvel of Walking-a simple act that encapsulates the beauty of balance, strength, and mobility. I discuss The Miracle of Movement, showcasing how physics, mathematics, biology, and chemistry converge to make each step possible. Walking is not just a physical act but a symphony of processes, with the neurons dancing in perfect harmony and the body's delicate chemistry at play to ensure mobility. My personal journey began with a seemingly minor niggle that evolved into a challenge-gait disturbances, discomfort in the lumbar region, and ultimately a diagnosis of non-compressive myelopathy. Navigating the complexities of my condition was like unravelling the paradox of Schrödinger's cat-a diagnosis that was both reassuring and uncertain. At one point, I prepared myself for surgery, only for the surgeon to rule it out, much like a doosra in cricket, leaving me pleasantly surprised and inwardly happy as who would want the risk of surgery in a sensitive region like the spine.
What followed was a journey of resilience and adaptation. Through physiotherapy, the use of mobility aids, and the transformative practice of Kumbhak therapy, I learned to stay mobile and embrace life in new ways. I found joy in travel, self-discovery, and creative outlets like writing and learning new things, all of which helped me reduce stress and appreciate life's simplicity within its seemingly complex working. Now, as a senior citizen in my seventies, I have come to admire and celebrate the ability to walk as a profound gift. For me, anyone who can walk is truly a fitness hero-a reminder of the holistic nature and grace of the human body and spirit.
This book is a tribute to the act of walking, the science that makes it possible, and the heroes-both seen and unseen-who have inspired me along the way. I hope it serves as an inspiration to those who may face similar challenges and as a celebration of life's enduring miracles.
