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urban
fitness
[get fit the urban way]
Teaming up to hunt down
and bring to light the best in sports, fitness and
health in Columbus
You won't find information on the
blue jackets, the crew, the clippers, or buckeye football here
but you will find information on getting in shape just like
them.
We don't watch from the sidelines, we get involved
and lead the way for others who are not afraid of a few sore
muscles and a little sweat…or maybe even a date with Nirvana. We are a team of individuals who
live, work and-most importantly-cavort in the city. The urban
jungle is our playground. We love sports (but only if we are
allowed to participate), we love fitness and we love health! And
there are those of us who won’t hesitate to whip out a little
etiquette to keep you up-to-date (be careful how you use spandex
and if you’re thinking of going on an all-meat diet, think
again!).
It’s natural to seek out hot
nightspots when moving to a new city. That’s great, everyone
needs to unwind. But we team up to find the
best health food stores, bike shops, gyms, places to swim and
places to meditate. We bring people together. Love to watch the Crew, but
you would rather be the one going for the goal? We’ll hook you
up.
Tired of taking your bike on
those lonely paths? Or maybe you’re not even sure where the best
paths are. We’ll hook you up. Maybe you are a bit of a show off
(there’s nothing wrong with that if you work hard to stay in
shape) and you are ready to win a marathon. We’ll hook you up.
Whether you’re looking for a marathon, a
walking club, a team sport or a place to reflect…we’ll hook you
up. Team members run the gamut from brawn to brains
and everything in between. One thing we all have in common, we
are here to fill you in on the latest trends in urban health and
fitness.
[fit personality]Where do you fit in? At the gym, by yourself,
in a class?
Are you a loner? Or are you all
about socializing? Almost anyone will say they would love to get
in shape but that’s a relative term. There are many paths to
wellness. To avoid feeling like a failure, find out your workout
personality before plopping a lot of money down for exercise
equipment you will never use, or a gym membership when you can’t
stand working out around a bunch of strangers.
[ask yourself]Try this quiz from the American
Institute for Cancer Research:
- When I think
about physical activity, I:
- can't wait to put on
my walking shoes
- really want to
exercise but need a push
- dread the idea of
moving a muscle, but am happy once I get moving
- When I am physically active, I enjoy
exercising:
- by myself at my own pace
- with a team or group
- with one or two buddies
- I exercise because:
- I want to stay in shape, slim
down, or improve my health
- I want to see my friends and
catch up on the latest news
- the weather is nice or I just
feel like it
- When I take part in a physical activity, I
usually:
- plan the event ahead of time
- participate when someone else
has set up the activity or attend a class
- pull it together quickly and do
something active when the mood strikes
- Others see me
as:
- a leader
- a team player
- someone who goes along with a
good idea
- I enjoy
physical activities that are:
- set by my own routine
- set by a professional, teacher,
or group
- spontaneous
For
every answer, give yourself:
- a = 1
point
- b = 2
points
- c = 3
points
If you scored...
- 6-9 points:
you are a self-motivator
- 10-14
points: you are a team player
- 15-18
points: you are spontaneous
Self-Motivator - You like structure
and organization. Creating and sticking to your own
exercise plan is relatively easy, but you may find
yourself losing interest in your usual routine. Try
adding a few new activities such as biking, rowing,
gardening, or hiking. Or try alternating your
favorite workouts such as walking, swimming, and
weightlifting on different days of the week.Team Player
- To you, exercise is
a way to socialize and stay connected to friends and
family. Group activities and classes are a natural
selection for you. Sign up for an exercise class;
put together a group of friends for walking; or join
a team sport or sports league such as bowling,
softball, or doubles tennis.
Spontaneous - You love freedom and
loathe conforming to rigid rules. Things that get
you moving might include a call from friends who
need a fourth player for a round of golf, a hike in
the woods to enjoy a beautiful fall day, or a walk
to the store when you are out of milk. These
activities are great, but make sure you're doing
something active on most days.
SOURCES:
Pamela Peeke, MD, assistant professor of medicine,
University of Maryland, College Park. Melanie Polk,
RD, director of
nutrition
education, American Institute for Cancer Research,
Washington, D.C.
[watch for these regular features]
- Zen in the City
West welcomes East with plenty of
places to explore everything from relaxing practices
like Yoga and Tai Chi, to more aggressive contact
sports like Tae Kwon Do, Karate and Aikido
- A Vicious Cycle
If you own a bike for every possible
type of terrain, put it to good use on the best bike
paths around, and meet the people who take part in
some of the area’s annual cycling tours. Also, know
the law pertaining to cycling in the city.
- Teaming Up
Be part of a team. Find other people
with your interests and engage in a team sport.
- Fit Fuel
Whether you like to eat out or cook
at home the Urban Fit Force will show you where to
fine healthy fare from farmer’s markets and organic
groceries to vegan restaurants. We will even throw
in a seasonal recipe to try out.
- A Concrete Workout
Join nature’s gym for free and find
out how to effectively use the terrain in the metro
parks or even paths through downtown, and on urban
sidewalks and streets to get a good workout.
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