Yesterday, I passed a gymnasium filled with crazy happy Dodgeball players. This was a game I played in my youth where the object is to avoid being hit by a ball from a player. The players were mostly young people, mainly seemed to be hit by the ball, and the game ended fairly quickly. I thought to myself how good I would be at this game, since the object is to dodge the ball, rather than stand their like a sleeping duck in a pond.
As I looked closely at the players, I noticed that the age group was mostly twenty-something. It appeared that those older than the players were either sitting at home watching television, doing those tired and expensive yoga poses, or just plain being sedentary.
It's wrong to be so plain sedentary. Exercise is something special and should be cherished at any age.
But why are so many things so beholden upon youth?
I believe that times are "a changing" and a new movement will take place where doors will be open to older people, who should be able to do anything at any age.
Bryan Adams sang a song about "Being 18 Til I Die" which is a good song becauses it basically emphasizes that trying something new is for everyone and the joy of doing things, the boundless enthusiasm, whether it be for learning, travel, new hobbies, should be extended towards all, regardless of one's age.
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Saturday, January 9, 2010
Money Saving Exercise Ideas
Maybe you're one of the many people who need to cut costs after the holidays. Who doesn't want to save money after Christmas which often involves lots of expenses for presents, food, booze and extras that come with the annual celebration?
And of course with all the calories that come from alcohol and holiday dinners, it comes to reason that most people have goals to lose weight and exercise.
I've thought of a few ways for people to do exercise without spending a lot of money.
1. Be a dog walker at your local S.P.C.A.
For the past few years, I've often walked dogs, usually on the weekends, and spend anywhere from 30 to 45 minutes in the outdoors. You not only get to experience the pleasure of seeing a wide variety of different and adorable dogs, but also get to exercise which encourages a healthy heart and life-style.
2. Join a local league. For winter, many community centres offer affordable activities, ranging from badminton, to floor hockey, to Dodgeball, etc. Some community centres even offer to provide subsidization for people who are students or in the lower income bracket. If you are a student, many schools and college offer reduced rates for gym and fitness activites. If you are an alumni from a university, you can even get reduced fees for recreation.
3. While watch television, you can incorporate a few fitness activites. These may include doing some sit-ups on a mat, or even on your bed, and leg lifts. No one said watching television needs to be a sedentary activity.
4. With your radio or record player, which is gaining popularity once again, listen to Rock or your favorite fast beat, and make your moves in your living room. Dancing is a great way to exercise as well as have fun.
5. Finally, go ahead and make a small splurge on a DVD exercise tape. Nowadays, you can buy a DVD tape on just about any exercise activity. You can try something different, such as Yoga, or belly dancing or even martial arts. And don't forget your local library where you can borrow DVD exercise tapes for free.
Doing exercise need not be boring or expensive. Til next week.
And of course with all the calories that come from alcohol and holiday dinners, it comes to reason that most people have goals to lose weight and exercise.
I've thought of a few ways for people to do exercise without spending a lot of money.
1. Be a dog walker at your local S.P.C.A.
For the past few years, I've often walked dogs, usually on the weekends, and spend anywhere from 30 to 45 minutes in the outdoors. You not only get to experience the pleasure of seeing a wide variety of different and adorable dogs, but also get to exercise which encourages a healthy heart and life-style.
2. Join a local league. For winter, many community centres offer affordable activities, ranging from badminton, to floor hockey, to Dodgeball, etc. Some community centres even offer to provide subsidization for people who are students or in the lower income bracket. If you are a student, many schools and college offer reduced rates for gym and fitness activites. If you are an alumni from a university, you can even get reduced fees for recreation.
3. While watch television, you can incorporate a few fitness activites. These may include doing some sit-ups on a mat, or even on your bed, and leg lifts. No one said watching television needs to be a sedentary activity.
4. With your radio or record player, which is gaining popularity once again, listen to Rock or your favorite fast beat, and make your moves in your living room. Dancing is a great way to exercise as well as have fun.
5. Finally, go ahead and make a small splurge on a DVD exercise tape. Nowadays, you can buy a DVD tape on just about any exercise activity. You can try something different, such as Yoga, or belly dancing or even martial arts. And don't forget your local library where you can borrow DVD exercise tapes for free.
Doing exercise need not be boring or expensive. Til next week.
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