| Since the turn of the century, mankind has been designing machines to move for us. We have effectively reduced our need to walk, run, lift, push, pull, etc... to a minimum. The human body is like an engine or machine, without movement it can literally seize up. This very specialized machine requires the same amount of movement it did 100 years ago to function properly.
 In 1900 the leading causes of death were infectious diseases like Tuberculosis and Typhoid. Today the leading causes of death are HYPOKINETIC diseases (HYPO meaning low and KINETIC meaning movement). Hypokinetic diseases such as obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease, strokes, diabetes, osteoporosis, cancer, anxiety, depression, arthritis, and low back pain are growing at an alarming rate. Hypokinetic diseases spread when we believe myths like “old people can not exercise,” “exercising is dangerous,” or “I don’t have time to exercise.”
The United States Department of Health and Human Services released a report on the hazards of not moving. This report is called Healthy People 2000: National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives. This report reveals that there are no pills or instant cures for the lack of movement. The only way to beat this epidemic is to get up and get active!
It is very important that we make the time to stop this epidemic from spreading. You are not the only one at risk. Thes diseases strike the young and old alike. Spread the word to your children and grandchildren. Get off the couch, turn off the TV and get going! Your body is a movement machine, without movement it will collapse.
Congratulations Debbie!
 Debbie Waldschmidt is the recipient of this year’s Body Recall Achievement Award given by Body Recall Inc. Each year the founder of Body Recall, Dorothy Chrisman, chooses one instructor in the nation to recognize for advancement of the Body Recall Program. Debbie was chosen for her role in promoting Body Recall in the Tidewater area. In her nine years as a certified teacher, she has taught hundreds of people to maintain their physical abilities through this unique program. She has inspired seven other teachers to be trained, and her classes have performed in over 40 demonstrations. In her classes, she has witnessed people who thought their bodies were in a continual decline, regain the variety of movement and strength that makes living pleasurable. If you would like more information about Body Recall classes please call Bon Secours Senior Health at 886-6464.
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Studies have shown that people are most successful with structured exercise programs. Find a program that is designed for your specific needs and include your peers. Make the commitment to yourself and your friends to exercise at least three days a week.
Bon Secours Hampton Roads offers walking programs, a variety of exercise programs and the nation's leading exercise program for seniors, Body Recall. Body Recall exercises are designed to help maintain an independent lifestyle. Our instructors are nationally certified and specially trained to help you get started. Call 757-889-5976 to find out about our exercise classes.
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