This Might Be The Best Decade Of Your Life To Get Fit And Healthy

Wish you could get in the best shape of your life, but just don’t seem to have the time or motivation? You’re not alone. 

A Now Foods survey of 2,000 Americans — 40 percent of respondents were age 55 or older — found that many people just aren’t satisfied with their health and fitness levels. Eighty-three percent of those surveyed said they had concerns about their health. Half said they feel out of shape and 55 percent said they had worries about growing older.

But perhaps the most interesting finding was the role that age plays. People showed increasing concerns about their health throughout their 40s, but that concern seemed to drop off after they hit 50. Therefore, it’s probably not a bad idea to take charge of your health — before 50.

When it came to things they wish they’d done differently, a majority said they wish they’d have gotten more sleep. That regret was followed by wishing they’d eaten less and also consumed less alcohol.

Check out more of the findings in the infographic below: