Ogie Shaw shares secrets to being fit

OPENING: Rotarians and guests were greeted at the door by Don Pendleton. To start the meeting, Ray Robinson led members in a rousing “A Grand Ole Flag” before Ken Seefeld led members in a recitation of Rotary’s 4-Way Test. Kris Neal invited members to follow her in the Pledge of Allegiance and Lowry Snow asked for the blessings of heaven on the meeting and the meal.

CLUB BUSINESS: President Grant Carter read the name of Clayton Denos for proposed membership in the club. Jon Pike was then inducted to membership in the club.

PROGRAM: Ogie Shaw, with 35-years experience as a fitness consultant, shared insightful information about the fitness problems in our country. He noted only 10% of adults are actually fit while 40% proudly avoid exercise. He predicts we are raising the first generation that will die younger than their parents and grandparents. This is because kids fitness patterns are influenced by the key adults in their lives.

An interesting tidbit, $80 billion was lost last year due to lower back pain. This is generally due to excessively tight back muscles (not weak back muscles) due to our office jobs. They cause weak abdominal muscles which result in the back problems. The key to fixing low back pain is to strengthen the abdominals.

He also noted it is easier to exercise everyday than it is to exercise only 3 days a week. 3 days creates a decision. "When you start negotiating it's over."

The following video is his demonstration following the meeting. It was so interesting I recorded it to share here. Enjoy! (Oh, and if you want to buy one of these devices for your exercise program, let me [Richard] know so I can share the discount information. 8 orders from our club meeting will get the school of our choice a donation of this equipment)