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What is fitness? Fitness is defined as a general state of efficiency and well-being - within the body and mind that enables a person to carry out the activities of the day, whatever they may be, while still leaving ample energy to enjoy one's leisure and meet life's unforseen emergencies. Facts Here are some facts about the benefits of fitness. It improves the efficiency of the various-body systems. Fitness helps develop a greater resistance to illness and stressful situations. It slows down the aging process. Fitness gives more energy for leisurely pursuits. It is better to choose your activities than to be limited in what you do by lack of fitness. Physical activity is an accepted way of "working out" frustrations instead of taking them out on family and friends. Fit- ness improves appearance and self-concept; we all know that looks influence social ac- ceptance. Fitness can improve the quality of anyone's life. It really does make you feel "better". Everyone needs fitness. Some people tend to feel that fitness is for men, but women and adolescents should be concerned about their health too. Children who get into the "'fitness habit"' are more likely to continue activity later. Adults will find that physical activity not only "'ups their health" but is also an enjoyable change from everyday activities. You don't believe it? Just ask 100-kilometre swimmers and joggers. Where to Begin A thorough physical examination by your family doctor should be the very first step on the road to fitness. If one is over the age of 30, insist an electrocardiogram be taken at rest and during exercise. Do not exercise if your doctor has not given his or her approval, if you have a heart condition, if you have uncontrolled diabetes, if you suffer from excessive Obesity (35 pounds over-weight) or if you have high blood pressure. Also, a word of caution should be given to those who suffer from controlled sugar diabetes, kidney disease, anemia, lung disease, arthritis and convulsive diseases. When planning a program do not sel unrealistic goals for yourself. Choose an activity you enjoy. Making it a group activity can remove what might seem like drudgery. Get some interested friends together or select activities that the whole family can par- ticipate in. Jogging, swimming, hiking, skating, skiing, cycling are examples of Let's get fit! | yourself. Playing sports is also a good way of having fun and unconsciously improving your health. It is important that you begin your exercise programme in progressive stages. Work up slowly, increase the time and effort spent in activity gradually. Let your heart get ac- customed to the new demands and let your muscles adjust to this new activity. Be sure you warmup preceeding your vigorous activity. This reduces stress and gradually adjusts the body to meet heavier demands of exercise safely and efficiently. A warm-up should include activities involving as many body parts as possible in exercises of flexibility, endurance and strength. Do not forget the warm-down at the end. Slow the exercise down and ease out of the activity. Choose your own time to work out, but remember to make exercise a habit. Stay with it and do not be discouraged if results are not immediately apparent. Conclusion There are many different types of programs possible to enable you to improve your physical fitness. To attain the greatest degree of fitness, a running program is recommended. There is a lot of information available at the family YMCA or at the public libraries. Unfortunately, too many people don't give fitness much thought until it's too late. But it's your life; don't let it waste away. Gymnastics Calendar July 12 -- second session of the gym camp will start for both advanced (8:30 a.m.) and beginners (1 p.m.) at Corpus Christi School, Penetanguishene. \. \ activities that can be fun in a group or by p ROXY THEATRE MIDLAND 526-5791 Held Over! 3rd Big Week _ Tand9 PG. Sat. Matinee 1:30-E.T. PENTWINPENETANG _ 549-2953 Now Showing For Two Weeks Nightly at7 and9 P.G. - Scenes. of Violence rere wea rae eer te Sat. Matinee 1:30 ow starts at dusk. . Admission $3.50 Box Office Open8:30 ~. = ee Fri. July 9 to tee Moncrcanbey Gy Thurs. July 15. Plus =, © DRIVE-IN THEATRE @All Pictures Subject To Unavoidable Change. P 0200000000086 00000006000% Starts Friday July 9 "A Heavyweight Hit! A Boxoffice Knockout!" ime Maganne a a a ROBERT CHARTOFF-IRWIN WINKLER production «ROCKY Ill' SYLVESTER STALLONE -TALIA SHIRE BURT YOUNG--CARL WEATHERS and BURGESS MEREDITH as Mickey and MR.T. as Clubber Lang director of photography BILL BUTLER, A.S.C. music by BILL CONT! - produced by IRWIN WINKLER and ROBER LHARTOFE - written and directed by SYLVESTER STALLONE Romar PLUS pone ee 322-2890 Bomberettes keep up winning style The Beige Bom- lead the league stan- bottom spot with two berettes maintained dings with eight points, points each. their lead in the Ladies' followed by the Powder Tomorrow night, Blue Powder Puff Softball Blues with six, Mad Flame will take on Hot League with their fourth Rush and Blue Flame Stuff, the Bomberettes straight victory last with three apiece, and will meet Mad Rush and Thursday, a 13-2 Hot Stuff and the Go- the Go-Gelters go after stomping of Blue Getters, who share' the Powder Blues. Flame. In other league action, . the Go-Getters won their first game of the season with a 21-13 decision over Hot Stuff and the Powder Blues hammered Mad Rush 22-8. ane R Rightfielder Colleen poor® HO i EL Seyvt 5 y Irvine of Blue Flame nailed a home run bul NOW APPEARING some fine early-game fielding by Bombereties Slinger third baseman Donna je NEXT WEEK Thornton helped her club to an early lead, « from which they coasted Ghost Riders to the big win. Go-Getters leftfielder Sue Hamelin and pit- cher Cathy Bednarz each belted a homer to help their club to vic- lory. The Powder Blues got a lift from Jean Goodrow en-route to cosdmw on rate" TBAYVWIEW HOTEL season when _ the Port Severn rightfielder hammered out a grand slam in the 538-2531 sixth inning. Nancy Leach also connected for a homer for the Powder Blues. The Bomberettes now Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons and the "Friends of Sainte-Marie' are proud to present the third annual "SHONDECTI" in Midland Saturday, July 10 featuring eCanoe portage through downtown Midland eCanoe races and flotilla from Town Dock to Sainte-Marie park eDramatic presentations at Sainte- Marie among the Hurons COME OUT AND WELCOME HOME "DESTINATION: SAINTE-MARIE"' as 1/7 volunteers complete a historic canoe trip from Quebec City. Why not enter acanoe!! Call Sainte-Marie, weekdays, Ministry of Tourism and Recreation Ontario Hon Reuben Baetz Minister vt ee Tae _......... Wednesday, July 7, 1982, Page 23