Ontario Community Newspapers

Whitby Free Press, 23 Jun 1982, p. 13

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Rolier s'katin afun way tokeep>fit -WAYNE NMCUSO The roUler skating ini- dustry wil thrive even thougli the current economnie situation is the worst in many years. Whèn the golng gets tougli people start looking for reasonably priced entertainent, and we've got it. The roller skating industry lias new skaters every- day. People can't afford to pack Up the car and kids for two-week vacations as much> as they did. On the other hand they aren't 'going -to stay home and.do nothing. Adulte are looking for less expensive activi- ties, therefore more are rollerskating. -Roler- skating is cheap com- pared to something like skiing, where you spend $18 a day just for the tow ticket. Rollerskating is one or the cheapest forms of fun and entertainment and provides an excell- ent avenue for exercise. .The rollerskating boom of the late 70's'and early 80's bas seen hun- dreds of- new roUler- skating facilities in Nor- th Ameri ca- open in almost. every city and town. The, boom lias rejuvenated the Inter- ested in rollerskating s0 much - that rink operators were able to develop rollerskating Summer is time to shape upý Right now,. during the leisurely surnnier mon- tbs, is the best time to get the whole family in shape., Physical fitness can be fun, -especially if the family works together toward your exercise goals. Not only wiIl you enjoy the benefits of slimming down, tonlng Up. your muscles, and building endurance for active sports - you'll find that family fitness train- ing wil bring you dloser together. According to Maurita Robarge,. professor of kinesiology and physical education at the Univer- sity of Wisconsin-La- Crosse and -consùltant to Scholl foot care special- jats, exercising with your children helps to teach them responsibility, commitment, discipline and positive attitude - through your own per- flW O Exercise your rights and your lefts! sonal attitude and exam- pie. One of the best ways to exercise together - and the simplest of 'ail - is by walking. On short walks, you can help condition feet and legs by wearing Scholl's exercise san- dals.-Toes grip the crest on the sculptured wood sole, encouraging littie- used muscles to exercise while walking, notes Professor Robarge. So next time, instead of driving to the store or to' the mailbox, walk briskly, with your chuld in hand. You'll notice a difference quickly - in the shape of your legs, feet and whole body. A child/parent exer- cise designed by Pro- fessor Robarge to prac- tice at home is the "«teeter totter," which can be done while wat- ching television. Lie on your side, with your youngster straddiing the upper leg (above the knee). Whule holding the child's hand for balan- ce, raise and low er your leg, giving your off- spring a teeter-totter ride. Start slowly, and re- peat only five or six times with each leg at, first; gradually add repetitions as you get stronger. With this simple exercise, you can reduce outer thighs, sides of hips and waist. At the same time, your ,child wil learn the con- cept of up-and-down, as well as how to maintain balance. If you begin your family fitness program by .strengthening and toning the muscles 0f the legs and, feet, as Professor .Robarge suggests, you'il be pre- pared to enjoy an active summer together. r. *~r i v facilities that are dlean,ý fuà and oriented towar- ds familles. Many faci- lities promote. more diversified activities in addition to roller skating. They hold.dan- cercize classes, teen dances, skte, to live bands, Monte ý. Carlo niglita .and, many, other interesting activities. .Definitely ' with today's economy, roller- skatinig, laone of the cheapest forma of enter- tamiment, recreation and exercise. SUMMER SALE '82 20-% to 5O% OFF ALL MERCHANDISE ALL SALES FINAL ALTERATIONS EXTRA AMPLE FREE PARKING 58 ROSSLAND RD. W. OSHAWA 571-0787 Z TMIA 8101!UNOIR THE! UNUIZEWAY SUMMER SPECIAL. 1 YR. MEMBERSHIP .100 00 INCLUDES REGISTRATION " Physicai and mental conditioning. * Street seif-defence. " Sport karate. * Weapons train ing. * Weight facilities. " Shower. * Classes for men, women and child'ren.,- * Training 6 days a week, afternoons & evenings. ISPECI AL EXPIRES. JULY 9thi. AIKI'KEMPO KARATEDO' OSHA WA 'S FINES TSCHOOL 0F MARTIAL ARTS 595 WENTWORTH ST. E., UNIT 55, OSHAWA 571-1112 Creative Cosmeties Speclalizing In Naturaillooking "Acrylic Nails"' Also Repairs - Fills - Manicure - Ear Plerclng If you have been prevlously dlsappolnted - Try Us for appolntment cali 831-1921 Sheridan Mail, Plckering Lower Level - Prof essional Area Visa& Master Card Acceptod *Super Summer Specials* * Roller Coaching Tue. and Sat. mornings. * Dancercize & Rolierize Mon. mornings * Roi 1er. Hockey Sun. & Wed. mornings *Aduit Skating Mon. evening * Skating every afternoon * Mom's we'iI skate every day with the child- ren whiie you s'hop or work Cali For Details Pamiiy Poler Centref Inc. 901 Burns St. E. 666-1272 WhitIby

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