Public exercise

June 3, 2009 - 6:45 PM by

clalit-1I’ve been seeing these exercise boards around town for some months now, as I make my way to and from various spots in the ‘hood. Sponsored by HMO Clalit — although I’m pretty sure that I’ve seen similar efforts from Maccabi and Leumit — they suggest walking routes around town with stretching exercises displayed on the boards.

It’s a great idea, because Israel is actually filling up with DIY exercisers; I see people speedwalking and jogging all over the place, particularly in groups of two and three on Shabbat mornings. I’m on my way to synagogue, they’re working out, and we’re all enjoying our Shabbat morning peace and quiet.

clalit2I haven’t actually tried the exercises myself, seeing as pushing a double stroller is enough exercise for me for the moment, but I was very pleased to see a somewhat unlikely pair of exercisers stopping by one of the local boards this afternoon. Unlikely in that it was a pair of Arab women from the nearby village, dressed in exercise pants and shirts, modest, but clearly for exercise purposes, head coverings intact.

We grinned at each other, women cheering each other on in our efforts to stay in shape, and appreciating one another’s efforts to do so.

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