I enjoy reading information that reflects the approach to physical fitness to that of the early days. As far back as Revolutionary times I’ve read how men (no offense ladies, but I am referring to yester-year at the moment) would encourage getting outdoors (regardless of the time of year) and doing tasks that promoted physical vigor. 
Chopping wood, hauling buckets of water, hunting, hiking, climbing and the like created physicality all too unfamiliar in today’s world. Today’s high-tech, glamorized training world promotes fitness as a means unto itself and doesn’t look at the big picture. And let’s face it, these activities can still be done today but are hardly taken advantage of.
I look at training as a way of promoting both men and women’s strength and fitness so they can experience good health, become more functional in life, allow for more re-creation and appreciate and enjoy the opportunity for physical vigor.
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