November 19, 2007 at 2:21 pm
I admit, I strayed, though I think it's more of a moral issue than political. At least that's what I intended.
I think the US has issues, but I hear as many or more issues from other countries. Their government health care has caused them financial issues, long waits, and other issues. Not sure who's got the better systems.
I think retirement and health should be promoted by the government. Not mandated, but those events do promote general welfare. They should do advertising, studies/research, encouragement, and lead by example. Those things will help inform and perhaps, inspire the populace (people and businesses) to demand more from themselves and each other.
On the topic of SQL Server? Would you want time out of your work week set aside and respected by employers for exercise?
November 19, 2007 at 3:22 pm
Years ago when I was in the military, we were authorized four hours a week for PT. The fun part of that was what they counted as PT. My supervisor and I would go bowling once a week under the heading of PT during work. It was exercise but it was fun.
If I were allowed an hour of normally scheduled work time for exercise, would I use it now, yes. I use my lunch hour now to walk about 2 miles every day. I am starting to work out at the Y during the week on my way home as well. I would just want to make sure I didn't have to add another hour to my work day,
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November 19, 2007 at 3:24 pm
Anytime you get three or more people in a room, you have politics...
In my case, my employer has an agreement with a local health club such that we get "corporate" rates, and if we choose to take advantage of this benefit, the company pays the yearly fee, and then does an auto-deduct from our paycheck ($20 per paycheck for me, right now) over the course of the year. That's a pretty good deal, if you ask me. And this club has a location 3 blocks from work, and another one 6 blocks from my house.
I've been in there maybe twice in the last year.
Should my company "make time" for me to exercise? They do. It's called lunchtime. I used to go down 3 times a week (before the car accident). But the knees weren't happy with the hill, and I got out of the habit.
I'm all for companies encouraging health, but not coercing employees. People have differing needs and health issues - an asthmatic may not choose running or high-aerobic activities, and with my bad knees running isnt' really an option. What would I do if the company decided everyone should run 2 miles each day for exercise? I can guarantee my health care costs would go up if I tried that!:crazy:
Bottom line - we're each responsible for our own health (IMHO). But since our jobs require us to be fairly sedentary, I appreciate it that my company tries to compensate for that by lending us the money for that corporate membership. It shows they care about their employees, and all other things being equal I'll work for a company that cares before I'll work for one that doesn't.
Steph Brown
November 19, 2007 at 3:35 pm
I'll agree that the company shouldn't dictate what type of exercise an employee should do, that should be between the employee and his/her doctor. As Stephenie indicated each of us as different needs/requirements/restrictions and there shouldn't be a one size fits all policy.
As I also work as a soccer official during the fall and spring, I do get out and do a fair amount of running about 20 weeks out of the year. I am starting an exercise program of my own now as I want to increase my level of fitness as I would like to become a Grade 7 USSF Certified Referee by the time my middle daughter turns 17 (she is also a Grade 8 ref like myself, and she has set a goal to become a Grade 7 ref when she turns 17).
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November 19, 2007 at 4:06 pm
I MISS soccer! :crying: Ref's get at least as much exercise as mid-fielders. 😀 I played for 3 years, until I strained both knees at once - figured that if I wanted to be walking in my 80's I'd better break it off (the soccer, not the legs). I have severly stretched ligaments in one knee from an accident when I was 10. So for me it's swimming, walking, gardening and Aikido - low impact exercise forms. And bicycling to work once or twice a week (5.5 miles one way, mostly flat).
On a personal note, I always feel much better when I'm getting adequate exercise. More energy, more alert, sleep better, etc. THAT's what I call motivational!
Steph Brown
November 19, 2007 at 4:39 pm
I actually think we get more than the players. One, they get substitutions, we don't. Two, we usually do three or more games in a day, they usually play only one in a day. I have done tourements where I have done 9 games in two and a half days, the players, for the most part, three or four with the championship teams maybe 5 or 6.
Not only do I do the youth games on weekends, but High School during the week, sometimes 2 in a day.
I do love the game, and wish it was as popular when i was growing up as it is for my kids today. This is a sport I could have played and been good at!
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November 19, 2007 at 5:13 pm
Lunchtime is when many people do it, but I've often found lunch not respected and plenty of "working lunches".
I think separate from lunch, or maybe an extended lunch, or just letting people pick when. Give them time in the am or pm, when they can go. Or just respect when they choose to do it.
We certainly can't mandate exercise. Especially what type. But we could help with encouragement, make facilities available, and more importantly, understand it's a part of people's lives to be healthier and give them the chance to be healthier.
November 19, 2007 at 9:04 pm
I would love to take advantage of that should that ever come to pass. Of course - I can't even get them not to call me when I'm NOT on call, so I'm not holding my breath quite yet....
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Your lack of planning does not constitute an emergency on my part...unless you're my manager...or a director and above...or a really loud-spoken end-user..All right - what was my emergency again?
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