Exercise Is Considered Essential
Sydney Morning Herald
Wednesday September 2, 1987
There are so many choices to make in the world of health and fitness. One week experts will say a certain food is good for us, the next week a research document will reveal its dangers.
Trying to decide which fitness program would best suit you and your lifestyle is enough to drive you crazy given the absolute glut of exercise workout and meditation classes available - from aerobics to yoga, body stretching to tai chi, bioenergetics to Zenergetics.
One thing is for sure: for many people exercise of one kind or another is simply part of the daily routine. A visit to the gym is as habitual as a trip to the shops, a game of squash or tennis as necessary as a visit to the dentist.
Exercise is no longer a fad or gimmick but is recognised and endorsed by the medical profession as a crucial factor in stress management for life in the fast lane.
City Gym, a health and fitness centre in Crown Street, East Sydney, claims to offer a complete solution for people who care about the way they manage their lives.
One of the oldest gyms in Sydney, it has endured in the face of hype, fads and financial scandals which have plagued some areas of the health-and-fitness industry.
City Gym offers 12 months' membership for $255; a casual visit can be made for $5.
© 1987 Sydney Morning Herald