Every day, Jenny and I must climb four flights of stairs to reach our classrooms. Yes, there are elevators at the school. Yes, we have an elevator key with our names on it. Yes, everyone else takes the lift. Yes, people invite us into the lift with them. But, NO - we have NOT embraced this fitness-busting behaviour! And for the record - peer pressure and odd looks won't budge us!
How are we supposed to encourage wellness by modeling convenience rather than health-conscious decisions? The health benefits of physical activity (especially in this diabetes-stricken place!) must be highlighted and it is a no-brainer that students should engage in a little bit of exercise every day. I'm sure a trek to science is just what the doctor ordered and I tell my little huffers and puffers that it will get easier as the year progresses (especially with some fitness activities outside of school)! Jenny and I are already pro's at the climb and with a little encouragement, our students can be too!
awesome!! you go girls!! we never use our elevator either. of course today it was raining and they don't work in the rain so you couldn't use them if you wanted to....i'm rambling. lol keep it up! xo
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