Walt Disney World: The healthiest place on earth?
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In my expert opinion, yes! Disney World is the healthiest place on earth. I just returned from a five-night, six-day vacation with my husband and two children and was blown away by the amount of physical activity both offered and required of ourselves in order to indulge in the full Disney experience.
We pushed our double-stroller miles through two theme parks, climbed thousands of stairs and jumped an equal amount of waves at two water-parks, danced our tushies off to live bands at various Disney resorts, and played game after game with our children as we giggled, oohed and ahhed at all the Disney magic. As a fitness trainer, one of my biggest obstacles is convincing my clients not to trash their fitness efforts when they head out on vacation. Disney offers the perfect opportunity to not only maintain one's fitness level, but improve it.
The physical adventures are endless, and Disney World has made a deliberate effort to increase the availability of legitimately nutritious, low fat, and lower sugar foods. Fruit stands have popped up all over the theme parks, and children's dining has switched from burgers and fries to grilled chicken with carrots and grapes offered as side dishes. Soda has been dumped for low fat milk! I can't get food that "clean" in my own neighborhood, unless I cook it myself! Of course, the old junkie favorites like popcorn, fries, and ice cream are still available, but if you do care about your health and want to maintain it on vacation ... Disney makes it easy.
I'm so grateful to live within hours of this truly magical place where dreams do come true. Throughout the next month I'll be featuring the finest Disney has to offer to you, the fitness enthusiast. Kind of a 'how to' on creating your own fit vacation at Disney. What to do, where to eat, and more.
I know you care about yourself, and nobody wants to come back from any vacation with great memories and a horrible new roll of fat. Millions and millions of folks flock to Disney World in Florida for some fun in the sun each summer and throughout the year. If you are one of those in search of some magic, stick with me. I'll teach you how to make the most out of your vacation in a way that creates the most joy, and reduces all opportunity for regret.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Adam 6-09-2008 @ 10:51AM
My wife and I are signed up for the half marathon in January at Disney World. It's going to be an awesome event!
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betcom 6-09-2008 @ 2:01PM
The half marathon at Disney World was my first endurance race. It can be a little hot and humid, even at 6am, but it will be one of the memorable runs you will ever do. I ran the full marathon there in Jan - just as amazing, I bet at the finish line in January you both will be pledging to sign up for the next year. Best of luck to you guys!
Vishaal 6-09-2008 @ 11:39AM
Actually, my boyfriend and I go to Disneyland here in Anaheim EVERY friday...and I count that as my work out! It's great! With lots of walking and stairs and standing. When we stand in line I squeeze my abs tight. It's fun and it's a workout in disguise. =)
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marcie0305 6-09-2008 @ 9:58PM
I was there last Nov. and was indeed impressed by the nutritional choices - fresh fruit cups on the street stands - yay!
:) Marcie
http://feedingblackmail.blogspot.com
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