The Western Texan (Snyder, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 13, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 22, 1982 Page: 4 of 8
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pushed by avid newcomer
Patrice McKinney puts an aerobics class through stimulating
paces in the gym. -Danny Massey photo
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Are you being afflicted by
tension, fatigue or the
(gasp!) notion that you can
actually "pinch an inch" of
your belly? If so, you're ex-
periencing the "physically un-
fit" syndrome.
Exercising by yourself is
simply the pits, so you avoid
exerting your lazy bones (and
muscles), continuing to feel
really rotten, right?
There's a promising exer-
cise program offered here
Tuesdays and Thursdays that
just might be able to help you
out of the little rut you got
yourself into. Under the
rhythmic tutelage of Patrice
McKinney, four separate
aerobics classes are
available in the gym.
Starting the day off is a
women's aerobics group, but
the afternoon features an
aerobics class structured for
men — not as dance-oriented
as the female setting. As the
day progresses, an aqua-
robics class operates in "full
swim." Then when evening
arrives, still another women's
class begins.
With an enthusiastic at-
titude, McKinney makes it
quite obvious that she
thoroughly enjoys her aqua-
robics experience.
"The water class is ideal for
anyone recovering from
surgery or a sports injury,
pregnant women, people
with joint problems, or
anyone who wants a change
from customary aerobics
classes."
Aqua-robics is designed to
trim and condition the body.
Students learn to do water
routines with various exer-
cises, including jumping-
jacks, jogging and flutter-
kicks. According to the part-
time instructor from Colorado
City, it's "soothing therapy."
You may not be familiar
with aerobic exercises, but
it's becoming a popular way
to get in shape. In fact, the
American Heart Association
has recognized aerobics as a
preventive measure against
heart attacks and other
heart-related ailments.
In an aerobics class, a par-
ticipant learns various exer-
cises to the steady stream of
upbeat musical strains...with
other people. It's more or less
a dance-exercise program.
However, one must take the
program seriously in order to
benefit — to get physically
fit.
"A good aerobic workout
will burn up to 400 calories
per hour. A high-level
workout will burn up to 600
calories," she says.
"Once you stop your
aerobic activity, your
metabolic rate will continue
for another four to six hours."
'Aerobic' means "with ox-
ygen." The fitter, stronger
heart pumps more blood
volume, the resting pulse
rate lowers, and the arteries
increase in size.
"We work with cardio-
pulmonary fitness (heart and
lungs). Each student learns to
take his or her minimum and
maximum pulse rates."
Coming soon is a fund-
raiser called "Dance to Live
— Live to Dance," sponsored
by the Governor's Council on
Physical Fitness for the Texas
affiliate of the AHA.
May 1, from 9:30 a.m.-l :30
p.m., aerobics students will
dance in the gym. "And the
public is invited to cheer
them on," she says.
People will pledge per
minute danced. This 'dance-
a-thon' is a statewide event
for all aerobic fitness classes,
with proceeds going to the
AHA.
This fall, the aerobics pro-
gram will offer still another
opportunity for "special" per-
sons wishing to stay in shape
— moms-to-be. What a great
idea for pregnant women
desiring firm and fit expec-
tant bodies.
After the mothers have
their babies, the class will
enable them to bring their in-
fants and exercise with them.
Regularly attending an
aerobics or aqua-robics class
could be a life-saver...and a
fun one at that. Just ask
Patrice McKinney!
- Cheryl Wright
'Highroad9 leads to adventure
WASHINGTON,DC-There's
a trip to satisfy every taste,
pocketbook and age in the new
1982 "Highroad to Adven-
ture" brochure published by
American Youth Hostels, Inc.
The "Highroad," a passport
to adventure available free
from AYH national head-
quarters here, describes a wide
variety of creative, low-cost
organized trips and tours
throughout North America,
Europe, Africa, China, Israel
and Australia.
In all, there are over 50 low-
cost adventure tours, and
every tour is planned to satisfy
the person looking for a uni-
que travel experience and a
camaraderie that is a special
ingredient of hosteling and
hostels. "Highroad" tours
range in length from three to
46 days and cost as little as
$96.
Of special interest this year
are many of the new trips to
various parts of the United
States and the world. One of
these, the 14-day "Spec-
tacutour," is designed for
adventurous souls who will
sailplane, ride in balloons,
rock climb, white-water raft,
hike, horsepack, ride aerial
tramways and jeepride in the
spectacular Colorado Rockies.
The price is $1095, which also
includes transportation,
meals, lodging, tour guide and
insurance.
In addition to mini-bus
tours, there are trips for cycl-
ing enthusiasts such as the
14-day "Salty Dog" trip for
just $390. This easy cycling
tour is designed for the novice
and intermediate cyclist who
enjoys the sun, sea and sand of
Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard
and Nantucket. There are 12
departure dates for youth and
adult groups leaving
throughout the summer mon-
ths. Besides "Salty Dog" are
25 other cycling tours
throughout the United States
and Canada.
For those who want to
travel abroad, American
Youth Hostels sponsors a
number of trips that will ex-
plore the back roads and en-
chanting cities of the British
Isles and the Continent.
There is one element every
trip in the 1982 "Highroad to
Adventure" has in common
-and that is hosteling with
over 5,000 hostels presently in
operation in 50 countries.
Hosteling is sharing a travel
and living experience with
others and brings people from
all over the world together.
The 1982 "Highroad to
Adventure" is available free
by writing to American Youth
Hostels, Inc., Travel Depart-
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Offices, 1332 "I" Street
N.W., Suite 800, Washington,
D.C. 20005, or by calling, toll
free, 800-424-9426.
American Youth Hostels,
Inc. (AYH) is a non-profit
membership association
organized to provide year-
round opportunities for out-
door recreation and inexpen-
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hosteling.
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Gray, Randall. The Western Texan (Snyder, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 13, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 22, 1982, newspaper, April 22, 1982; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth430282/m1/4/: accessed April 26, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Western Texas College Library.