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Exercise
has in many ways been hijacked by a fitness industry that has become
addicted
to technology (the fanciest Steppers or resistance equipment) and
products to make
exercise “easier”. After all, technology has landed spacecraft on
Mars and given us access
to genetic manipulation! Shouldn’t technology make us fitter? In
fact it has tended to do the
opposite because technology has deactivated the ability of our
bodies to adapt and deal
with the world around us. The theme of Physical Culture programs of
the 1920’s and 30’s,
and in fact the reason for the reintroduction of the Olympic Games,
was to get our bodies to
work well in a range of activities that related to daily life.
Today,
the importance of "functional fitness" is being stressed more and
more.
Integrating balance and stability into our workouts helps prepare us
for the dynamic environments
of daily living. Carrying groceries, playing with our kids, or
participating in sports requires
a great amount of coordination. |
