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Fitness - The Key to Survival |  |
| "We've
made great strides in the last decade, but America still falls seriously
behind other nations in Fitness."
Arnold Schwarzenegger |
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"It's
easier to maintain good health than it is to regain it once it's
lost."
Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper - the "Father of Aerobics" |
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If we are such a fitness conscious country, why are we also the fattest country in the world? Since the majority of the money makers in this world sit in front of computers most of the day, how are they going to stay healthy long enough to live a productive life at home and away from the office? What can we do to insure that people in our country, and around the world, have some knowledge as to what they can do to keep themselves in better physical condition? These questions will have the opportunity to be answered during your crusade for better health...FitQuest!!! "Many of
America's youngsters between the ages of 5 and 8 already I find myself frequently wondering why so many people seem to ignore their personal fitness and the benefits good personal fitness can bring to their lives. We have the opportunity, everyday, to take care of our bodies and prolong our life. Why don't we take advantage of it? Are we too lazy, intimidated, scared, tired, angry, busy, or all of the above? There has to be a way for people to gain knowledge about their bodies that will allow them to plan a workout program that will help keep them healthy. I think that a person who feels confident enough to design his or her own workout plan will take more responsibility in following through with the plan, to see the results. If someone takes ownership of a problem, the problem is more likely to be solved. FitQuest is designed to give people some basic principles of training that will allow them to build their own program to begin a more "fit" life. Getting in shape doesn't just happen, we all wish it would (and I mean all of us!). Taking on the challenge of getting in shape is a commitment and it cannot be entered into lightly. Unlike marriage, you cannot divorce your body, it is with you for your entire time on earth, so if you want it to look good, and feel good, you've got to get it done. Getting in shape takes time and desire, but it's not all weights and running, there are other parts to fitness as well. Are you tired of feeling like you should be doing more for your body? Then...
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