tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post9076028145579650461..comments2024-03-28T12:17:44.126-05:00Comments on TYWKIWDBI ("Tai-Wiki-Widbee"): Exercise by adults correlates with educationMinnesotastanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01382888179579245181noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-58243597066229192292009-03-30T01:22:00.000-05:002009-03-30T01:22:00.000-05:00And furthermore, the jobs that have "built-in" exe...And furthermore, the jobs that have "built-in" exercise tend to be those which require less education. <BR/><BR/>I sense a lot of classism in this chart. Classifying exercise as a leisure activity makes it seem like the only exercise that counts is when a person stops all other activities, puts on a special outfit, and focuses on exercising. That, it seems to me, is a very middle-class or upper-class way of staying fit (and also is pretty weird, if you ask me). What about the very legitimate exercise that comes from active play with kids, gardening, physical job-related work, taking a walk with a friend, or even high-intensity cleaning or cooking?<BR/><BR/>It seems to me if we're going to focus on creating a more healthy society, we've got to think of exercise and movement as part of our daily activities, not a separate, "leisure time" activity, which effectively restricts it to those with abundant resources and leisure time.<BR/><BR/>So there's my beef with this chart.Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04241093158571899864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-71061047309270663682009-03-29T17:12:00.000-05:002009-03-29T17:12:00.000-05:00Plus, many jobs include physical activity built in...Plus, many jobs include physical activity built in, so "exercise" for the sake of health is not necessary. <BR/><BR/>For example, I'm a software developer who was struggling a bit with my weight. Instead of joining a gym, I began helping out a few days a week with a friends construction/remodeling company, and was able to get my weight back down to where I wanted it. In addition, I'm in better physical shape now.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14797317910988407423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-72184210333641567502009-03-29T14:29:00.000-05:002009-03-29T14:29:00.000-05:00A.Fischer, I was just wondering roughly the same t...A.Fischer, I was just wondering roughly the same thing--perhaps it correlates with pay, since lesuire time physical activity tends to be expensive (e.g. gym membership).bookgeek:rhiannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05727446725315769017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-56693291706256796222009-03-29T12:27:00.000-05:002009-03-29T12:27:00.000-05:00I am curious if it correlates better with types of...I am curious if it correlates better with types of jobs more than with education?A. Fischerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234470633973888456noreply@blogger.com