Walking every day and the unforgivable algorithm of the universe

I walk slowly through trails many days per week, mainly along the Rio Grande gorge, and in minimal shoes on rocky trails with my dog, who is very much a taskmaster and not one who likes to sit around the house much. She forces me to get outside, and I comply because I understand the algorithm of the universe.  Video of a typical walk

Every time I walk on these uneven, shifting surfaces, I toughen my feet and activate my toes to prepare better for impact with the ground, thereby lessening the impact on my knees. This helps heal my knees, even though the uneven surfaces are challenging on them, but I know how the unforgiving algorithm universe impacts my body. When you understand the algorithm, you slow down your descent into bodily decay. 

We are all on a descent into bodily decay, and that is the algorithm of the universe. However, the speed at which one descends is key. When you engage in something consistently, your body adapts and repairs itself to meet the demands placed on it. Living on the planet requires a physiological organism to meet the demands of life; your mitochondria multiply to increase energetic output and thus consume more glucose. Your heart rate meets the demands, increasing blood flow, and your bones also remodel to accommodate those demands.

Not only does this benefit my physical health, but it also mentally prepares me. While I'm walking, I'm thinking about what needs to be done, but what is essential? What should I give my time to now? 

Conversely, sitting on a couch or playing video games all day, your mind and body scale down since the demand is minimal. Since there's very little demand, your body is like an energetic accountant. It decides it doesn't need to rebuild muscles. It doesn't need to grow more mitochondria, so it won't. Thus, your body decays faster. I wish we didn't talk so much about metabolic health and just focus on activities, especially demanding ones. 

I mean, that's really it. It's not rocket science, and I think that sometimes, especially among health influencers, it gets turned into rocket science. It really isn't rocket science; it's just a simple concept. I know I'm the one using terms like 'allocation resources' and 'unforgiving algorithm,' but it boils down to putting yourself in demanding situations that are slightly uncomfortable often. It doesn't have to be so painful that you want to die, but the key is REPETITION. Repetition is not a once-a-week thing; it should be at least three times a week, four times a week, five times a week, week after week. It might seem overwhelming at first, but take it one day at a time, and your body will have your back, literally.