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SRULES TO LIVE BY
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i. NEVER
check your gas
tank by lighting
a, match,
2. NEVER
pet a strange
dog.
3. NEVER
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to a crossing.
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Sports
Take a hike for
the hea1tT':. of it
One of the best forms of physical exer-
cise invented is right under our noses. Ac-
tually, closer to the ground, to be more
specific. It's walking. Walking can be done
anywhere, anytime, by almost anyone and
it eosts nothing., except the effort to get
from here to there.
Walking is the most popular form of ex-
ercise 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 in-
dicates 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 ideais 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 Choice of footwear is probably the
than if you walk? Not so, says Dr. single -most important factor in preparing
Shephard, an active walker himself. '1 ac- for a walking program. "You don't need
.tually pass people who are jogging. fancy running shoes," Dr. Shephard says.
They'reexpending less energy." The key. is to • wear comfortable,
Besides, he adds, jogging puts triple the lightweight shoes which allow for flexibili-
stress on the knees. tv. Arch support and cushioning should be
Most people, walk at a pace which in- adequate for the bottom of the feet. One -
creases the heart rate to only 100 to 110 fourth to one-half inch of space between
.beats per minute. For walking to be effec- thelongest toe and tip of the shoe allows
tive, "140 to 150 would be a reasonable rate the feet room to expand while walking.
for, the average. person," Dr. Shephard Shoes made of canvas, nylon mesh, even
says. soft leather, allow the feet to "breathe"
"But don't rush into things!" advises Art during exercise.
Sainon, Manager of the, Fitness Section of the feet to "breathe" during exercise.
Sports and Fitness Ontario. "Start slowly. Clothing is also important. In summer, a
Don't expect to go out and walk five miles hat or visor offers protection for the sun's
the first day." rays and light-coloured, loose -fitting
Before beginning a walking program, clothes are best. In winter, a wool cap,
it's best to check with your family gloves and insulated insoles are
physician. recommended.
The workplace, where most of us spend Proper waren-up and cool -down pro -
most of our time, has great potential as an cedures should be followed. Walk slowly
environment for walking fitness. for five minutes at the start, gradually
Even if you work in a confined office, building up speed. This allows body
you can engage in workday walking. It's a temperature, heart and respiratory rate to
good idea to plan for it even before stepp- rise, thus reducing the risk of injury. Don't
ing out the front door of your home. forget to stretch your lower back, legs and
Walking can be h convenient five feet before starting.
minutes of exercise every morning and When you're just about finished your
evening. Over five business days, that's an walk, gradually slow down. Brief stret-
extra 50 minutes of exercise per week. All thing exercises will pump blood back up to
one has to do is leave for work five minutes the rest of the body.
earlier.
FEATURE
REPORT
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same study showed 27 per cent of the pro-
vince'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 twa 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
walking opportunities. One way is to take
the stairs, which offers more than one life
saving 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
ward in this exercise is "brisk".
After the walk, examine your feet for
For example, walking a few extra blocks tenderness which might signal the beginn-
to the bus stop in the fresh morning air can ing of a blister. If problems persist, see
get you prepared for the new day. your doctor.
Statistics from Sports and Fitness On -,By the way, if you're reading this on the
tario indicate that women walk more than wayto work, get off the bus one stopearl
men. "Ten percent more women walk early
more than men," Mr. Salmon says. The and walk!
Dating has rules too
Thousands of people will take to the
waterways of Ontario this summer in all
manner of boats - canoes, dinghies,
catamarans, powerboats and yachts. It's
great fun and looks easy - if you know what
you're doing.
But do you know -
- that waterways have "rules of the road"
too?
- how to steer a canoe without switching
your paddle from side to side?
- how to double,your chances of survival if
you fall into cold water?
- how to help someone whose boat has
"turned turtle"?
If you want to join the fun of boating this
summer but are not familiar with basic
water safety, the wisest thing to do is take a
boating course.
The Ministry of Natural Resources
( MNR) can help you find a course that suits
your boating interests. MNR's office of
Recreation Boating, established in 1984, pro-
vides information about boating regulations
and facilities, and promotes boating, safety.
MNR staff have investigated the causes of
boating accidents and identified the main
skills needed to reduce the risks of mishaps
on the water. Then, to insure as many peo-
ple as possible learn those skills, MNR helps
fund water safety programs administered
by both the Ontario Division of the Canadian
Red Cross and the Ontario Safety League.
"The ministry supports these programs
fur one very good reason - teaching proper
boating skills and accident prevention
techniques is the best way to make Ontario's
waterways safer," said Natural Resources
Minister Vincent Kerrio.
5. NEVER
n today's market place. you need to tell your customers that you want their,business. Newspaper
Iathertisrng is the most efficient medium for getting your message out to your priniary
market Your home town market.
Studies prove it! And results prove it again and again!
So what is the lith Rule 'lb Live By'? NEVER pass on
calling the Goderich Signal -Star -wh`en you want your
business to soar' .fust ask 'Jim What's -his -name' or call °
524-2614
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try to save money
by not advertising
your business.
Stryker's defender, Kevin Body tries to keep the area iiifront of his goalie Glenn "Buzz"
McLean gt0played is
Tuesday and Thursday at Goderich Memorial Arena and games start at 7:0r ' (photo by
Teel Spooner)
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