Hey Down Town! That is a fact! Webster Dictionary: Main Entry:
ath·lete
Pronunciation: 'ath-"lEt, ÷'a-th&-"lEt
Function:
noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin
athleta, from Greek
athlEtEs, from
athlein to contend for a prize, from
athlon prize, contest
: a person who is trained or skilled in
exercises, sports, or games
requiring physical strength, agility, or stamina -
The UPS Athlete walks 4.5-5 miles per day (stamina) while carrying approximately 4,000# per day (stamina + strength) up stairs, through narrow doors (car door specificially) on uneven, cluttered, wet, or frozen surfaces (agility) are you athletes???
Absolutely and there is more to that than just knees and backs; its necks, wrists, forearms, hips, shoulders and well the whole body isn't it? Yes. The article in the NYT was a good one--the stretches being shown lead by a SF driver was created by Studio A, Inc. check it out at
Studio A, Inc.
Have a great day--and remember "nose follows toes", pivot and don't put ANYTHING in your own way!
Z