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SPORT CULTURE in POLAND. I've noticed that Poles really don't exercise that much.


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Joined: Apr 15, 09 ♀ 		Edited by: aphrodisiac  Sep 11, 10, 13:51    #1
During my last visit in Poland (summer 2010)*WB should put that date in his notes on me* I have noticed that Poles really don't exercise that much.

I saw some people biking, walking along the sea shore with the walking sticks (new trend), but other then that there was little activity.
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Joined: Mar 30, 10 ♂ 		 Sep 11, 10, 14:04    #2
My guess would be that that is quite a good observation.
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aphrodisiac:
but other then that there was little activity.


some females don't exercise because it might build up muscle. to stay skinny they rely on diet.

a lot of people do go to a gym, swim, walk in the countryside/mountains, cycle. others might play tennis, basketball, football.
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Wroclaw:
some females don't exercise because it might build up muscle. to stay skinny they rely on diet.

that is really not true.


I guess I am just comparing it to what I see here.
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aphrodisiac:
that is really not true.


what is not true ? what i said is what i've heard.
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Joined: Dec 25, 07 ♂ 		 Sep 11, 10, 14:32    #6
It depends what kind of exercises they do, I guess.
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Wroclaw:
what is not true ? what i said is what i've heard.

that women bulk up when weight lifting, it takes a lot to get there. Plus the diet.
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aphrodisiac:
that women bulk up when weight lifting, it takes a lot to get there. Plus the diet.


ah! i'm with u now.

it's only occasionally that i see anyone jogging btw.

also, i think many people cycle for convenience rather than fitness
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Joined: Aug 26, 10 ♂ 		 Oct 19, 10, 10:56    #9
Just noticed this one.

Poles I know in Ireland are the opposite - VERY active most of them: hiking, swimming, cycling mainly. Long brisk walks are common place and just routine.

I'm thinking both Canada in general possibly has quite a developed exercise culture though so many countries would seem a bit inactive in comparison.
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http://www.wysokieobcasy.pl/wysokie-obcasy/1,53669,8516882,Szczuple_i_ niezbadane.html
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aphrodisiac:
I have noticed that Poles really don't exercise that much.

Yes and no. Try to rent some nice gym on reasonable hours during autumn/winter/spring... Almost imposible other than at least couple of months in advance. On the other hand there is not many nice gyms to rent...
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aphrodisiac:
During my last visit in Poland (summer 2010)*WB should put that date in his notes on me* I have noticed that Poles really don't exercise that much.
I saw some people biking, walking along the sea shore with the walking sticks (new trend), but other then that there was little activity.


I dunno about that one, all of my friends and their families are keen sportspersons, tennis,cycling,skiing,horse riding,wind surfing and kite surfing, golf and gym. There have been an explosion of sport related businesses popping up over the last 5 years as a example just look at the success of the sport retailer, decathlon. There are lots of summer and winter camps for kids. I would say that the Poles are a lot more active than the Brits.
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Joined: Apr 29, 10 ♂ 		 Oct 19, 10, 13:24    #13
Good and fairly accurate observation.

In terms of appearance, it's not yet a problem as there are few obese people in poland compared to the UK/USA - my observation. However health-wise, lack of exercise (anything really- regular walking, running swimming, resistance training) is not a good thing.

Heart health is ignored in poland and i once read that heart disease is on the rise. Just wait until american food becomes even more popular in poland - ohhhhh boy!
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Joined: Apr 15, 09 ♀ 		 Mar 9, 11, 14:55    #14
well, I am getting ready for the biking season. First I have to get a bike. I used a mountain bike in the past in the city before, but at the moment I am thinking about something more urban. Need to go shopping first and see what is available.

My helmet is looking at me and saying: take me for a ride. I am glad I have some biking attire and NO, I don't have those tight biking shorts with a padding. Nor I am planning to get a pair.


Cheers to all the biking fans out there!!!!!!!


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