Get in shape!David Koontz

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What we’re after๏ Easy to get into

๏ Low’ish cost

๏ Some way to improve once you start

๏ Not the same ’ol stuff, (basketball, tennis, running, etc.)

Hiking Damn, I only get EDGE out here

http://flickr.com/photos/pfly/125488576/

๏ Can be done alone or in groups

๏ Startup cost is a water bottle, $5

๏ Camelbak is a good investment, $30-$80

๏ Many hiking groups are free

๏ You probably own a pair of tennis shoes

๏ Trails are free

๏ You probably know how to walk

Lots of books

Yoga

Comfy!

๏ Can be done at home or in a class

๏ Startup cost is just a mat, $10 at Target

๏ Cost: $6 - $30 per class session

๏ Classes usually divided by skill level

๏ LOTS of material available to learn from

๏ You can even start by practicing on your Wii, how’s that for geeky fun?

๏ Can be done at home or in a class

๏ Startup cost is just a mat, $10 at Target

๏ Cost: $6 - $30 per class session

๏ Classes usually divided by skill level

๏ LOTS of material available to learn from

๏ You can even start by practicing on your Wii, how’s that for geeky fun?

If you can do this, you’re already doing Yoga

http://flickr.com/photos/exalthim/1556535783/

Indoor/Arena Soccer

You’re supposed tokick the ball, right?

“Indoor” but played indoors and out in an area

http://flickr.com/photos/djwudi/138741423/

๏ “Arena” style means boards along the edges to keep the ball in play (and allow for passing)

๏ Players sub out regularly “on the fly”

๏ The goals are set into the walls so you can use the walls to set up shots

๏ High scoring, 6-8 points is not unusual

๏ Startup cost is shin guards and some socks, $30 at a sporting goods store

๏ Cost: $45 - $65 per “season” (6-8 weeks)

๏ It’s a team sport, that means you’ll get to meet other people

๏ Many of them will be of the opposite sex

๏ Leagues divided by skill level, some places have dedicated beginner leagues

๏ Also men only / women’s only leagues

๏ If you can run and/or kick a ball, you can play soccer (yes, many can’t do both)

Soccer in action

Ice/Roller Hockey

Cross-check? Thatwas a set up formy double lutz!

๏ Recreational hockey doesn’t have checking, fighting or most of the things that give hockey a bad rap

๏ A superbly team sport

๏ Fastest sport on 2 legs

๏ Lots of local rinks with open ice time

๏ Co-ed leagues, although not as equally distributed as soccer

Unfortunately, not cheap๏ Startup cost is in the $200-$300 range

๏ Leagues run $450+ for 5-6 month season

๏ Open hockey is between $10-$15

๏ Skill sessions are $15-$20

๏ Learn to skate programs are ~ $100

๏ Most equipment can be bought second hand (Play It Again Sports)

๏ You can start learning with just skates!

Ice Hockey in action

Local resources๏ Soccer

- Castle Sports Club - http://castlesportsclub.com- Your city’s parks & recreation website

๏ Hockey- Oceanside - http://iskateaz.com- Arcadia - http://arcadiaice.com- Ozzie - http://ozzieice.com- Alltel - http://coyotesice.com- Polar - http://www.polaricechandler.com- Summit Hockey Shop - http://summithockey.com- Behind The Mask - http://behindthemask.com