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The Huron Expositor, 1988-03-09, Page 15_.r THE MARCH, ?,1980 1 S Legion players in district cribbage tournament The Legion had a comparatively quiet week with very little of reader interest hap- pening. Probably the biggest news is treasurer Don Eaton is back from a holiday in Vegas, where he and his wife Joan, along with Past President Jack Muir and Marie, went to try their luck and see some of the better shows which are available there. There is a bus leaving next Saturday, March 12 taking three teams of -Cribbage players to the District Cribbage tournament at Shallow Lake. If anyone would like to go for the ride and watch the tourament there are a number of seats available. If in- terested contact Linda Gridzak for times of leaving and returning. The Branch wishes you all the best of luck in the world at the -card table. LEGION NEWS by Gordon Scott The regular season of bowling is now win- ding down to the end with only four nights of regular bowling. Anyone not having paid their dues I'm sure Marg would be only too glad to accept them now. The Zone Spring Convention will be held this Sunday at Blyth at 2 p.m. Anyone wishing a ride contact President Jim Wat- son. Wives are welcome to attend with their husbands, as usual. The Annual Invitation bowling tourna- ment will be held Saturday, March 26. Anyone wishing to enter a team please con- tact Don Eaton for a time and place of Bowling. There will be an Executive meeting this Thursday at 8 p.m. for Executive and Com- mittee Chairmen. The following Thursday, March 17 is the general meeting. This meeting will be the nomination meeting so let's have a good turn out of members. The bar roster for the coming week: Wednesday, March 9, G. Garrick; Thursday March 10, W. Pinder; Monday, March 14, L. Teatero; Tuesday, March 15, M. Trapnell; Wednesday, March 16, R. Govier. At the going down of the sun and in ,the morning we will remember them. - Walking is one of the best exercises One of the best forms of physical exercise invented is right under our noses: Actually, closer to the ground, to be more specific. It's walking. Walking can be done anywhere, anytime, by almost anyone and it costs nothing, except the effort to get from here to there. Walking is the most popular form of exer- cise in Ontario, and not because we have to do it. A 1988 study conducted by the Sports and Fitness Branch of the Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Recreation indicates over one-quarter of Ontario's 6.5 million adult population engage in walking as a physical fitness activity — roughly 1.7 million people. Experts contend walking rejuvenates both body and spirit, firming muscles, loosening limbs and releasing physical and emotional tension. But the benefits depend on the way we walk. According to Dr. Roy Shephard, Director of the School of Physical and Health Education at the University. of Toronto, many people walk in,too leisurely a Fashion to help their cardio -vascular systems. • As a fitness activity, the idea is to burn up as many calories as possible during your walk, Dr. Shepard says. "But the leisurely walk takes too few calories to get from point A to point B." What about the commonly -held belief that if you jog, you'll get more exercise than if you walk? Not so, says Dr. Shephard, an ac- tive walker himself. "I actually pass people who are jogging. They're expending less energy." Besides, he adds, jogging puts triple the stress on the knees. Most people, walk at a pace which in- creases the heart rate to only 100 to 110 beats per minute. For walking to be effective, "140 to 150 would be a reasonable rate for the average person," Dr. Shephard says. "But don't rush into things!" advises Art Salmon, Manager of the Fitness Section of Sports and Fitness Ontario. "Start slowly. Don't expect to go out and walk five miles the first day." Before beginning a walking program, it's best to check with your family physician. The workplace, where most of us spend most of our time, has great potential as an environment for walking fitness. Even if you work in a confined office, you :an engage in workday walking. It's a good idea to plan for it even before stepping out the front door of your home. Walking can be a convenient five minutes of exercise every morning and evening. Over five business days, that's an extra 50 minutes of exercise per week. All one has to do is leave for work five minutes earlier. For example, walking a few extra blocks to the bus stop in the fresh morning air can get you prepared for the new day. Statistics from Sports and Fitness Ontario indicate that women walk more than men. "Ten percent more women walk more than men,' Mr. Salmon says. The same study showed 27 per cent of the province's adult female population walked as a form of physical fitness, compared to 17 per cent of the male population. Experts offer one reason for the gap — the family car. In one -car families, especially in large and urban areas, the man of the house often has first call on the automobile, for work and leisure travel. Women are more likely to use other -forms of transportation — usually public transit, which means a two or three -block trek to and from the bus or subway stop. Once at the office, men and women can benefit equally by taking advantage of walk- ing opportunities. One way is to take the stairs, which offers more than one life sav- ing benefit. Besides improving your physical condition, you'll also become familiar with the fire escape route. If "stair -climbing" isn't your style, con- sider a brisk lunchtime walk before eating. Not only will you burn up calories, you'll likely end up eating less. The operative word in this exercise is "brisk". Choice of footwear is probably the single - most important factor in preparing for a walking program. "You don't need fancy running shoes," Dr. Shephard says. The key is to wear comfortable, lightweight shoes which allow for flexibility. Arch support and cushioning should be ade- quate for the bottom of the feet. One-fourth to one-half inch of space between the longest toe and tip of the shoe allows the feet room to expand while walking. Shoes made of canvas, nylon mesh, even soft leather, allow the feet to "breathe" during exercise. Effective Thursday, Friday, Saturday, While Supplies Last A WIDE VARIETY OF CANADIAN & IMPORTED Clothing is also important. In summer, a hat or visor offers protection for the sun's rays and light-coloured, loose -fitting clothes are best. In winter, a wool cap, gloves and insulated insoles are recommended. Proper warm-up and cool -down pro- cedures should be followed. Walk slowly for five minutes at the start, gradually building up speed. This allows body temperature, heart and respiratory rate to rise, thus reducing the risk of injury. Don't forget to stretch your lower back, legs and feet before starting. When you're just about finished your walk, gradually slow down. Brief stretching exercises will pump blood back up to the rest of the body. After the walk, examine your feet for tenderness which might signal the beginn- ing of a blister. If problems persist, see your doctor. By the way, if you're reading this on the way to work, get off the bus one stop early and walk! TASTY -NU BREAD Always Fresh - Finest Quality NUTRITIOUS BRAN MUFFINS 6 FOR CHEESE FRESH OFF THE BLOCK NOW AVAILABLE Fresh Easter Candies, Chocolate Rabbits, Eggs, etc. Public feedback requested on study The Ontario Study of the Relevance of Education and the Issue of Dropouts was released this week. One of eight studies commissioned by the Ministry of Education, the Radwanski Report identifies and `recommends ways of ensuring that Ontario's system of education is fully relevant to the future needs of the province's young people. The study targeted both elementary and secondary levels. Key recommendations in the Report call for a return to basic learning skills, standardized curricula and grading, stable classroom settings and province -wide testing. Both Premier Peterson and Education Minister Chris Ward welcomed the study and await further comments from school boards, parent groups, universities, col- leges, and labour and professional organizations. "The Report has raised a number of in- teresting analyses as well as potential solu- tions to the problems confronting the educa- tion system in Ontario," the Premier said. The Ministry of Education is distributing copies of the Report to all interested groups and asks for comments to be su4mitted by June 20. 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