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Under The Hood

Many ask why do I put exercise first in my life? Even though at times, my body has failed me. Your body is your most important thing, it is your instrument, You must maintain it or lose it. Even a new car will have issues. This is why we have preventive maintenance. You put time and money into your vehicle because it is your means of transportation and for some, your livelihood. And like my car, my body may shake, it may rattle or the paint may be faded, but under the hood has a good engine and it still can run.

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