Physical Fitness...

[auh]

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Something that the brahmin does not bother, dare I say? Not even on an imaginary priority list.

That we do not have a section to discuss health issues, lifestyle changes, diet, nutrition and fitness techniques is an indicator of its importance to a tamram... or is it because of the average age of participants here?

Not that the young tambram should enter a body building compet; apart from health, it would instill self confidence and exude an appeal to that lovely lass.

Treadmill, weights, aerobics, zumba... or do we just say, "we have pranayama".

 

[ashwin_ash]

Something that the brahmin does not bother, dare I say? Not even on an imaginary priority list.

That we do not have a section to discuss health issues, lifestyle changes, diet, nutrition and fitness techniques is an indicator of its importance to a tamram... or is it because of the average age of participants here?

Not that the young tambram should enter a body building compet; apart from health, it would instill self confidence and exude an appeal to that lovely lass.

Treadmill, weights, aerobics, zumba... or do we just say, "we have pranayama".

Says who? Tambrams need not entirely be health conscious since the typical diet involves bland veggie stew or curd rice, but I feel they are certainly health aware. I cycle 30 mins everyday, besides abs, crunches, weights et al. And I try and eat muesli or granola when hunger strikes. Of course, I'm also a foodie, but try and exercise restraint..

 

[auh]

... Tambrams need not entirely be health conscious since the typical diet involves bland veggie stew or curd rice...

You have to add in the ghee and oil factor via bakshanams, enna kathrikai, bajjis and bondas, and varuvals/appalams/vadams that go into the regular tambram diet. Plus lots of coffee.

 

[V.Balasubramani]

Sir,

In our village, during the period 1969, when I was young, was attracted towards Boxing. And there was a neighbor who was employed in Army used to teach us Boxing. That was a period when I used to return home after schooling, with a damaged nose tip and bleeding lips. Master’s punches will invariably land on my face correctly. With poor stamina I had to struggle to learn techniques on punches, hook, knock-out, etc. Out of sheer interest, also attended classes on martial arts like Karate and Judo.

I was doing regular exercise of jogging at Marina Beach covering 7 to 8 kms upto 1999. Later when I moved to this place, doing ground exercises which includes push ups, sit ups, crunches, etc. As it is, keeping fit. Maintaining permitted weight besides, having an eye on waist size too.

I am sixty one now. Basically a poor eater. Thank God, leading a happy and healthy life.

 

[vgane]

You have to add in the ghee and oil factor via bakshanams, enna kathrikai, bajjis and bondas, and varuvals/appalams/vadams that go into the regular tambram diet. Plus lots of coffee.

Auh,

It has got completely changed nowadays...Bakshanam is now a rarity at homes...Health consciousness has increased several times that what it was in the 80's.

Elaborate food is made only for some festive occasions

We use Rice bran oil or Soyabean oil...

We walk for 2 kms daily..Try for at least 6 days a week

Take less of food..But may be 3-4 times a day...With lots of green salad

Ghee is for the children..Oily stuff like samosa, bonda etc one in 2-3 months

Eating to live or are we living to eat... That makes the difference

 

[vgane]

Most important is avoiding junk food..Understand today's children prefer pizza over dosa; burger over Idli ...Fortunately the elders have not fallen for this as they were not used to it as a child..What will happen to tomorrow's adults...It requires a sea change in food habits..I think children need to be educated to slowly reduce consumption of junk food before it becomes too late

 

[auh]

Sir,

In our village, during the period 1969, when I was young, was attracted towards Boxing. And there was a neighbor who was employed in Army used to teach us Boxing. That was a period when I used to return home after schooling, with a damaged nose tip and bleeding lips. Master’s punches will invariably land on my face correctly. With poor stamina I had to struggle to learn techniques on punches, hook, knock-out, etc. Out of sheer interest, also attended classes on martial arts like Karate and Judo.

I was doing regular exercise of jogging at Marina Beach covering 7 to 8 kms upto 1999. Later when I moved to this place, doing ground exercises which includes push ups, sit ups, crunches, etc. As it is, keeping fit. Maintaining permitted weight besides, having an eye on waist size too.

I am sixty one now. Basically a poor eater. Thank God, leading a happy and healthy life.

Wonderful, and wish you well sir. You, certainly are one exception...

 

[auh]

Dear vgane, ref posts # 5 & 6, the lifestyle has undergone a drastic change. The erstwhile simple foods like keerai, rasam and rice were good enough to maintain health for the folks... in most cases, kanji etc would be for one meal (morning or night).

Children today have no control on their tongue - chocolates and chips are the boredom snack. Most children, if not obese in their childhood, become so when they deem themselves settled. Exceptions are always there.

Perhaps even the dull response to such a topic is due to our tendency to overlook the "exercise" factor.

 

[vgane]

Dear vgane, ref posts # 5 & 6, the lifestyle has undergone a drastic change. The erstwhile simple foods like keerai, rasam and rice were good enough to maintain health for the folks... in most cases, kanji etc would be for one meal (morning or night).

Children today have no control on their tongue - chocolates and chips are the boredom snack. Most children, if not obese in their childhood, become so when they deem themselves settled. Exceptions are always there.

Perhaps even the dull response to such a topic is due to our tendency to overlook the "exercise" factor.

The dieticians now ask us to avoid the Norukku Theeni (like Robbon, Kara sevai, Pakkoda, Samosa etc)which we would like to have with tea/coffee in the evening and instead ask us to take dry roasted pea nuts/green salad or fresh sprouts..How true!

 

[V.Balasubramani]

Wonderful, and wish you well sir. You, certainly are one exception...

Sir,

Thanks.

I find that some of the parents are under misconception that chubby children are healthy and the lean one are not.

I believe parents also need some awareness on this subject, viz. what is a balanced diet?

They need to pay more attention towards children’s all round growth and their diet. Our body is governed also by the food we intake and sufficient physical activity is necessary to keep fit.

Schools do not have playgrounds. And outdoor activity, physical education etc. are pushed to the back seat.

Most go by the TV Advertisements and fall prey to costly products available in the market ignoring mother nature gift available locally under our very nose at cheap cost.


With regards

 

[Raji Ram]

Whether the children grow as well rounded personalities or not, most of them have well 'rounded' figures!! :faint:

 

[auh]

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