 Walking
Can anyone explain why walking as a recreational exercise, does not appear to have the kudos and encouragement which is attributed to, say, canoeing, ski-ing, football etc., which along with other leisure activities are not all practiced competitively, but which may receive more glamorous media and corporate support. How often does a group of reluctant hockey 'playing' students take a 90min. walk instead, when they may observe their surroundings with an enquiring and, maybe, critical mind? Many adults too, rarely walk even a short distance regularly - missing an opportunity to interact with others on foot, or look at their environment with more interest. Driving or being driven to partake in leisure pursuits locally, conceivably negates the health advantages of the exercise.
Surely when 'sport' initiatives are being considered nationally, walking should be high on the list of priorities. |