On a recent subway ride, a charming young woman offered me her seat. I thanked her and explained that I often choose to stand on the T to improve my balance. I wonder if other people hanging onto poles and straps on buses and subways realize that they may be improving their health and toning their body?
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More attention is being paid to the importance of improving balance as a part of our daily exercise. Here's one from WebMD. Author Carol Sorgen wrote, "Balance, or core training, is not new,' says Kevin Steele, PhD, an exercise physiologist and vice president of sports and marketing for 24 Hour Fitness, headquartered in San Ramon, Calif. 'Physical therapists and athletic trainers have used these techniques for years.'"
Other aspects of city life can also make you healthier. We've written a few articles on this in the past. Here are two posts from this site.
City Living is Exercise! (Part One)
City Living is Exercise! (Part Two)
Even though Ed and I walk most places, we also use mass transit where we often have to stand and balance. I wear a Fitbit One and have daily goals of 10,000 steps, three flights of stairs, 30 minutes aerobic, and a good night's sleep that are automatically recorded. While I don't reach those objectives everyday in cold weather, I will exceed them often as the weather improves.
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Words: Penny Cherubino
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