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The road to a healthy lifestyle |
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 In March, 2003, Krystof Zulawnik was medically boarded from the mine, at the age of 46. Disregarding his health he embarked on a life lacking in any form of exercise, bad eating and drinking habits. In July, 2003, after a severe attack of double Pneumonia, Krystof gave up smoking, but still continued with his unhealthy lifestyle.
In September, 2003, he was hospitalized - the diagnosis being Thrombosis of the Right leg, and in 2004, for Thrombosis of the Left leg. For approximately 4 years, Krystof wore orthopaedic stockings, and had to have blood tests, (PI), weekly to determine the wafarin dosage, to keep the blood thin. By this time Krystof had started picking up weight, reaching 128 kilos, and this for a man that weighed 78 kilos in 1989. His blood pressure soared, blood sugar was very high as well as his cholesterol. Krystof was also very vulnerable to catching colds and ‘Flu, this in addition to other physical conditions.
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Hands up everyone who has ever been told “ Avoid exercise if you suffer from arthritis”! This viewpoint is a common misconception, and recent research has shown that exercise is, in fact, an essential component in the managing of arthritis.
Of course, one should be careful not to fall prey to that most peculiar of exercisers afflictions
” terriblykeenitis “, and rush headlong into a poorly devised exercise regime. Walking is an ideal exercise for people with arthritis because it helps to maintain normal joint movement which reduces stiffness, walking tones and strengthens muscles that in turn help support and protect joints affected by arthritis. Furthermore, walking is an aerobic exercise that controls weight gain, improves cardiovascular fitness and it helps to reduce inflammation in joints.
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The Run/Walk for Life Experience
 At Run/Walk For Life you cannot be too old, unfit or overweight to experience the benefits that regular exercise brings.
From the moment you set foot on our lush, green grass, you’ll find that Run/Walk For Life sessions are tailored with YOU in mind; our Theraband Conditioning warm-up classes are gentle enough even for newcomers; our running and walking programs have been designed to accommodate the most unfit or overweight first timers, all under the watchful eye of your caring and motivational Branch Manager.
From your very first day we’ll ensure that you are exercising productively, in the pleasant company of people of your own ability, we’ll create the motivational ambiance that is so necessary to keep you focused, we’ll reward you, encourage you, look after your welfare, coach and instruct you, while never losing sight of these fundamentals: exercise must be fun, stimulating and results must be measurable. |
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What is Run/Walk For Life
Run walk for life is South Africa’s leading fitness and weight loss running and walking programme. Founded by a medical doctor in 1983, it is the only programme of it’s kind approved by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of South Africa. Members exercise in supervised groups of similar ability, enjoying not only increased fitness and weight loss, but also a reduction in the risk factors for heart disease, such as elevated blood pressure and cholesterol levels. |
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