The myth of the weekend warrior - Smart Fitness - MSNBC.com
Here is a great article I found on MSNBC about how "weekend warriors" are not as prevalent as you might think. Now, I am not quite sure who is keeping all of the sports equipment stores in business, but it does not sound like it is the adults of the world.
After looking at some of the facts in this report, I think the proper term would be seasonal warrior--those who exercise once every three months or so at the company 5K race or family touch football game.
What if people viewed exercise as an everyday event much like brushing your teeth? You brush to maintain good health instead of trying to make up for weeks of bad habits on the day of your hot date. Ultimately, it doesn't work, so you smile with your mouth closed and use lots of mouthwash. This sounds very similar to a non-exerciser wearing baggy clothing and keeping away from the beach at all costs. There is a simpler, better way...
- Move more
- Do not treat every meal like Thanksgiving
- Do activities with a high DI factor (discipline/intensity)
- Keep a daily record of what you do
- Compete in something against other people, your personal record of achievement or at least a clock
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