[Music] So, I'll start with a show of hands. How many of you out in the crowd are actually excited to get old. So, like I thought, that's not many of you.A lot of people will say they're not excited to get old or even that they don't want to get old. And to that, I always ask, what's the other option. Right.Because we're not going to stay the same age and we're certainly not getting getting any younger. So, if we're not getting older, then we're right. And I can't imagine that all of you out in the crowd th ...

Social Impact of Sports & Physical Activity - The speaker's early dreams included women driving, attending stadiums, working in sales, and participating in sports, reflecting a desire for greater gender equality in Saudi Arabia [1][2] - The speaker recognized the power of global sports to represent identity, nation, and culture [3] - Physical activity helped the speaker overcome postpartum depression, highlighting its positive impact on mental health [5] - The speaker started a commercial license to train tens of thousands of people, including girls, boys, and people with disabilities, demonstrating a commitment to inclusivity [6] - The speaker climbed Everest base camp to promote physical activity and support women diagnosed with breast cancer [8] - The Saudi Vision 2030 aimed to increase physical activity from 13% to 40%, aligning with the speaker's work [9] - The integration of PE in public schools was achieved after a debate in the Shura Council, expanding access to physical activity for girls [13] - The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of physical activity for immunity [17] Overcoming Challenges & Achieving Goals - The speaker transformed childhood dreams into reality by advocating for change in the Shura Council [11] - Despite losing key players, the speaker's basketball team won gold for the second consecutive year, demonstrating resilience and teamwork [19][20]

There are few highs in this world as euphoric as energizing music pushing you through demanding physical activity.Zero which have the same compounding effects on the rest of your life. ...

Physical Activity - The document highlights a day of physical activity [1]

Health & Wellness - Over 80% of adolescents worldwide do not meet the World Health Organization's standard of at least one hour of daily physical activity [2] - A 2011 study showed that regular physical activity can increase the volume of the hippocampus, a brain region crucial for memory [7][8] - Participants who exercised regularly experienced a 2% increase in hippocampus volume over a year, while inactive adults typically see a 1% decrease [10] - Physical activity aids in the synthesis of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which supports learning and memory [11][12] Stress Management & Cognitive Function - Physical exercise can help regulate the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, reducing the negative impacts of chronic stress and cortisol [17][19] - Regular physical activity can improve performance under pressure and enhance the ability to cope with stressful situations [28][29] Evolutionary Biology & Learning - From an evolutionary perspective, physical exertion and heightened brain activity are interconnected for survival, aiding in analyzing situations and adapting to stressors [5][6]

[Music] Like many dads of my generation, I became a father at the age of 38 and then again at 40. I may well be into my 70s when I become a grandfather. So, I have a really strong motive to stay in good functional health for many more years to come so that I'm able to enjoy my grandchildren, help them grow up, see them fall in love, and maybe even attend a few more weddings. Meet my father, Brian. He turns 80 this year and is in good shape, but has been battling Parkinson disease for the past two years, bot ...

Social Commentary - The author suggests that the removal of meaningful labor contributes to societal issues [1] - The author links lack of physical activity and meaningful labor to potential mass violence [1]