I met some amazing people today. Their local mission is to bring fitness to all ages, all abilities, every week-- FREE. They are the founders of Rochester FREE Phys Ed. It's like a PE class for the public every Saturday morning at a local outdoor track and it's all year round. Keep in mind, this is Minnesota with cold, snow, and ice. It doesn't matter- they are there. This idea has taken off in other cities, but they took it and brought it to my city.
Technically, fitness is always free. We can move our bodies anytime we want outside or inside public places that don't require membership. Why is this Phys Ed so appealing? It's a gathering place that invites camaraderie and new ideas. You get that feel of community along with the fresh air and sunshine. I love outdoor programming just for that reason! It's different, it's creative, it's in nature!
I was privileged enough to lead the workout for this weekend! It was SO fun. While visiting with the leaders afterward, they said that rather than researching ways to bring exercise to the average folks, they just decided to provide the opportunity. It's the basic, "Let's DO it, not just TALK about doing it or THINK about doing it" mentality. I love that initiative. I love that kids were there with adults working out side by side. I love that there were some older adults there trudging through the workout with the younger generations. We were all inspiring each other!
I get to teach it again in a few weeks! To read more about Rochester FREE Phys Ed, head over here: http://www.drmichaeljoyner.com/rochester-free-phys-ed/.
