Monday, June 09, 2008

Combining life and simple, effective training...

Last night, Ivana and I decided to go for a walk. We wanted to get some extra exercise in so decided to go along the Arbutus Railway Corridor. That way, we could combine our evening walk with some balance and agility training!

Remember how fun it was as a kid to balance on the curb, along the seawall, on a log or indeed a railway track? The reason we had such a great sense of balance as children is because we regulary PRACTICED it at play. We were not dependent on "finding time for the gym" in order to keep up a skill that remains practical for our entire lives.

Sure, we get busier as adults but we also learn to multitask in order to get more done at work and at home. Why not multitask to get and keep a healthier and more balanced body? A great bonus is how much more fun your everyday activities can get with a little "play" involved!

As a final note to those who may feel embarassed or self-conscious balancing on railway tracks or going across the monkey bars at a local playground... don't be! Who cares what anyone else thinks!?! Last time I checked, having fun and testing your strength, balance or speed was not illegal. Knocking a small child off the slide however is, so please be aware of your surroundings : )

See the highlights of last night's walk below:


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