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Indiana Governor Rolls Out Fitness Program
AMONLINE.COM, July 15 2005 -- The governor of Indiana is
asking state residents to join him in a workout. On Wednesday, Governor
Mitch Daniels introduced INShape Indiana, a new statewide fitness program,
according to WISH-TV in Indianapolis, Ind.
The interactive attempt to get people online and in shape
offers not only health benefits but incentives, too.
Kicking off INShape Indiana from the National Institute
for Fitness and Sport, Governor Daniels said Indiana is listed in serious
condition when it comes to being in shape.
INShape Indiana's website allows participants to put together
a fitness and nutrition program that best fits the individual.
The governor, who's enlisted big names like George McGinnis,
Lyn St. James, and Peyton Manning to chair the fitness surge says it
will be tough to get people to change old habits but that it must be
done since poor health is hurting the quality of life for everyone.
The principle behind INShape is to get people moving, and
eating better. Taking stairs instead of the elevator and encouraging
businesses to put healthier alternatives in their vending machines are
two simple steps. Participating in sports as a family is another suggestion.
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Editor’s Insight: It sounds like Mitch Daniels is following
the example of Arkansas Gov. Mitch Huckabee, who has become a national
celebrity for his efforts to encourage people to get in shape and setting
an example by losing 105 pounds.
It’s easy to dismiss these politicians’ efforts as grandstanding
for political gain. But in Huckabee’s case, he proved that he wasn’t
just acting for the cameras when he took it upon himself to lose more
than 100 pounds after being diagnosed with diabetes.
These governors are in line with President Bush’s health
initiative. They set good examples for the millions of Americans who
are in serious need of exercise. 07-15-05 by Elliot Maras
(source : www.amonline.com)
