P252 CEEFAX 252 Tue 15 May 21:17/28 1/5 ! "£ FIGHTING FIT The world is full of people telling you to get up, get out and get fit. And contrary to popular belief you don't have to spend a lot to stay fit. Being fit means having lots of enjtgy, eating a balanced diet, staying healthy exercising and enjoying yourself. It is a combination of physical and mental well being. The cost of staying fit depends on the exercise or sport you choose and whether or not you join a club. MoreP252 CEEFAX 252 Tue 15 May 21:07/11 2/5 a "£ FIGHTING FIT Having the latest gear can cost a fortune. Being comfortable is more important than being fashion conscious. AEROBICS is ideal for beginnjts with classes at all levels of fitness. The avjtagj price is £2 per session and for £20 you can buy leotards,legwarmers etc SWIMMING is first-class exercise for everyone and the cost is in pence rathjt than pounds. Check the telephone directory for the local authority swimming-pool nearest you. MoreP252 CEEFAX 252 Tue 15 May 21:24/02 3/5 ! "£ FIGHTING FIT BADMINTON is the simplest of racket sports. A racket can cost between £10- £15 but money can be saved bz using local authority courts. The Badminton Association has a list of clubs for you to join. TENNIS is suitable for anyone. Rackets cost from £10-£40. Club costs vary and the Lawn Tennis Association can supply a list. Rjmembjt that "whites" may bj expensive, so shop around. Local authority courts are inexpensive and there is no dress code. MoreP252 CEEFAX 252 Tue 15 May 21:11/28 4/5 ! "£ FIGHTING FIT CYCLING can bj fun for the bjginnjt. Initial expenses for a bike, lights and insurance, can bj expensive, but after that the cost is minimal. RUNNING can make the joints ache but it is great for the beginnjt. A decent pair of running shoes costs around £20. SQUASH is for people who are reasonably fit to begin with. Rackets cost around £15 and local authority courts are the cheapest. Private clubs can cost as much as £300 a year or mot to join! MoreP252 CEEFAX 252 Tue 15 May 21:12/57 5/5 ! "£ FIGHTING FIT - SOME USEFUL ADDRESSES... BADMINTON ASSOCIATION of ENGLAND Bradwell Road, Loughton Lodge, Milton Keynes, Bucks MK8 9LA Tel: 0908-568822 LAWN TENNIS ASSOCIATION, Barons Court, West Kensington, London W14 9EG Tel: 01-385-2366 AMATEUR SWIMMING ASSOCIATION, Harold Fern House, Derby Square, Loughborough, Leics LJ11 0AL THE SPORTS COUNCIL, 16 Uppjt Woburn Pl, London WC1H 0QP Tel: 01-388-1277 More