✨Lifespan vs. Healthspan✨

When people talk about longevity, the focus is often on lifespan - how many years we live. But a longer life doesn’t always mean a better one. Imagine adding 10 more years, but spending them in pain, struggling with daily tasks, or relying on others for care. That’s where healthspan becomes so important.

Lifespan is about quantity. Healthspan is about quality.

Picture two people, both celebrating their 80th birthdays.

*One walks unaided, plays with grandkids, travels, and tends the garden.

*The other struggles with mobility, frequent hospital visits, and daily dependence.

Same lifespan. Totally different healthspan.

The good news? Much of healthspan is shaped by lifestyle, not luck. Movement, whole food nutrition, sleep, stress management, brain engagement, and social connection all add up. Strength training keeps us climbing stairs and carrying groceries. Puzzles, music, and new learning keep the brain sharp. Time with friends protects mood and resilience. And perhaps most importantly, grounding our habits in meaning - whether that’s dancing, hiking, gardening, or traveling - keeps us motivated to stay well.

The real question isn’t just “How long can I live?”

It’s “How well can I live the years I’m given?”

Let’s keep showing up for independence, vitality, and joy - today and for the decades to come,

Jode xo

SoulShine Schedule

Quick reminder: Sign-ups are $15 and drop-ins are $18. Please sign up at least 12 hours before class, and let me know if you won’t be coming pretty please. Thanks!

Monday: HIIT @ TLT + Zoom - 8:15-9:15 am

Tuesday: Power Pilates @ TLT + Zoom - 8:15-9:15 am

Wednesday: Cardio Dance @ TLT - 5:15-6 pm

Thursday: PiYo @ WAC + Zoom - 12-1 pm

Friday: HIIT @ TLT + Zoom - 8:15-9:15 am