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We do not stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing!” Benjamin Franklin

What does exercise mean to you? What if we could skip, jump on a trampoline, play with a hula-hoop, and act like a kid for a day? Not only do these childhood activities bring back the child in us – they are cost effective, increase our circulation, improve our mood, keep us healthy, and in some cases… can give us six pack abs. Plus, chances of getting hurt are slim to none.

Are you young at heart? You may want to try skipping and do it like nobody’s watching. As an adult… even more fun than skipping is teaching a child how. Two weeks ago I tried teaching their 3-year-old sister to skip – in her mind she was skipping through Disneyland. It was adorable, even though it did look a lot like the gallop of a pony.

Why do 100 neck and back breaking crunches or an “ab” machine? With just 5 minutes a day you can whittle your waist and begin to see signs of a “six pack” with a hula-hoop. Results will vary.

Are you often tired and/or get colds and flu often, you may opt for the trampoline. It is a low impact exercise that will help get you in shape and help boost your immune system by getting your lymph fluid moving. With flu season right around the corner, now is the time to prevent it, rather than be one of the many spreading it.

Back in the 60’s, as some of you may remember, that’s all we did. All our activities were outdoors… Bigger is not better, yet technology has filled the homes of many as the new way to play.

A gym membership… $100’s,
A computer, DVD, or Nintendo Wii… $1000’s
Teaching a child how to skip… priceless

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