If you haven't already united with the world in cheering on its best athletes, I ask that you join. The Olympics kicked off officially this past Friday with the beloved tradition of the opening ceremonies. London did good - honoring British history that included special cameos by James Bond, Her Majesty the Queen, JK Rowling, Becks, Mr. Bean, and Sir Paul McCartney. What a spectacular event it was - topped off by the torch lighting ceremony where metal leaves brought by each represented country created the Olympic cauldron. One word can only describe this tradition - epic.
As we entered the first week of the games, I was able to witness some outstanding moments - a man from Kazakhstan winning the gold in his last professional race as a cyclist, Missy Franklin proudly crying as the US national anthem played during her medal ceremony, and the bittersweet moments with the women's gymnastics qualifying round. I was speaking with some colleagues about this earlier today - that as we celebrate the best athletes, we do so from sitting in the comfort of our home. That's right, sitting. I know I'm guilty of spending hours sitting on my couch enjoying the games. How ironic, eh? We celebrate athleticism by being in a state of laziness.
So, if these Olympic games have inspired you in any way shape or form, challenge yourself to increase your personal fitness. It doesn't have to be something grandiose, it can be as simple as going for a walk. Not someone who typically works out? Download a couch to 5k plan to get yourself in a race! Played a sport back in the day? Join a rec league and get back out there! It's time we make a commitment to fitness like the athletes representing us at the games. I think it's the very least we can do as supporters.
As we entered the first week of the games, I was able to witness some outstanding moments - a man from Kazakhstan winning the gold in his last professional race as a cyclist, Missy Franklin proudly crying as the US national anthem played during her medal ceremony, and the bittersweet moments with the women's gymnastics qualifying round. I was speaking with some colleagues about this earlier today - that as we celebrate the best athletes, we do so from sitting in the comfort of our home. That's right, sitting. I know I'm guilty of spending hours sitting on my couch enjoying the games. How ironic, eh? We celebrate athleticism by being in a state of laziness.
So, if these Olympic games have inspired you in any way shape or form, challenge yourself to increase your personal fitness. It doesn't have to be something grandiose, it can be as simple as going for a walk. Not someone who typically works out? Download a couch to 5k plan to get yourself in a race! Played a sport back in the day? Join a rec league and get back out there! It's time we make a commitment to fitness like the athletes representing us at the games. I think it's the very least we can do as supporters.
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