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By
Nurse Diane
This summer much of the country tuned in to watch the
summer Olympics that took place in England.
There were contests in Swimming, gymnastics, track and other events that
included women. I watched as one woman
ran in a track event, and didn’t even become short of breath when the race was
over. These women are incredibly healthy
and fit. Every time I see women compete
in sports, I always wish I could do that too.
Fitness is really becoming popular among women. Even my small town has a gym just for women,
and my mother is a member. She goes and
rides a stationary bike, and rows a "boat". We also had Curves, another place just for
women and I was a member there.
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Today is National Women's Health and Fitness Day. It is the nation’s largest annual health
promotion event for women of all ages.
It focuses attention on the importance of regular physical activity and
health awareness for women.
Today, more than 1,000 groups across the country will
host women’s health and fitness events at senior centers, hospitals, health
clubs, park and recreation districts, local health and service organizations,
schools, retirement communities, houses of worship, and other community
locations. An estimated 80,000 to 100,000 women of all ages are expected to
participate in these local activities. The goal of this event is to encourage
women to take control of their health: to learn the facts they need to make
smart health choices, and to make time for regular physical activity.
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There are many ways to improve your health and fitness,
without having to train for the Olympics.
You can start by walking in your neighborhood, or inside a mall if the
weather is bad, then you can try riding a bike, or taking an exercise
class. However, don’t start any exercise
program without a doctor's approval.
To learn more about this day, visit this site: http://www.fitnessday.com/women/
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