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Fitne F us: ROLLER SKATING
Are you looking for an activity that can be fun Skating at a leisurely pace is also benefi cial
for all ages? Try roller skating! This activity for the body as it can burn up to 600 calories
is excellent for cardiovascular health and an hour. Also, roller skating strengthens
strengthening joints, while also providing the heart, arms, and legs while improving
a heart-healthy workout. Roller skates and endurance and balance. There is little added
a helmet are all you need to get started. stress on the joints compared to running,
Padding may be of benefi t for younger which can cause impact shock. Also, mental
children or participants new to the sport. health often improves. Skating outside
exposes the mind to an adrenaline rush,
You can skate anywhere! From sidewalks to
roller rinks — this activity can be a sport immersed in sunlight and fresh air, while
or a leisure activity just for fun. Have you skating indoors provides a fun experience
ever heard of roller derby? Roller derby too, as most rinks involve fl ashing lights, a
combines the joy of roller skating with the disco ball, and loud music.
fun of a contact sport. It takes training to be Source:
played on roller skates and can contribute to cdn.ymaws.com/www.ilparks.org/resource/resmgr/
intensifying one’s activity level. healthy_lifestyles/August_10.pdf

On The Rise: HYDROPONIC GARDENS

Hydroponic gardens are popping up system that requires placement of the plants
everywhere. These gardens are ones where in a Styrofoam holding unit, which sits on
produce grow WITHOUT using soil. How top of the water and nutrient solution. It is
can that be? Hydroponic gardens facilitate best for plants that are “long-lived” such as
growth by placing seeds into a solution of tomatoes. The fi nal, most complex system, is
water and nutrients. These systems vary in the ebb and fl ow system. This option provides
size with larger units needing plenty of room, water to the plant then the water drains back
or other smaller options being ideal for home into the reservoir. The benefi t of this system
tabletop use. is that you can set the timer to customize the
plants you decide to grow, and any produce
The benefi ts of growing lettuce or other
produce in a hydroponic garden are endless. can be grown in this environment.
The plants grow faster, producing a larger There are several types of systems to choose Types of produce that are best grown in
plant yield. Since no soil is necessary, they from, depending on the space available and hydroponic gardens:
are perfect for places like cafeterias, dining the growing conditions. Light is also required • Greens (lettuce, spinach, kale)
halls, and kitchens, and ultimately they save for the hydroponic garden to function • Herbs
water since the water is recycled during the correctly and for maximum growth. There
growing process. are lights associated with the apparatus and • Tomatoes
• Strawberries
There are three main types of hydroponic vary depending on the size and location of the • Hot Peppers
gardens available on the market. The fi rst and garden. Some other factors that contribute
most basic type is called a Wick system. It is to the growth of the produce include room Source:
excellent for growing smaller items like herbs conditions, water quality, and the nutrients www.thespruce.com/beginners-guide-to-
or peppers. The second is a water culture provided during the growth stages. hydroponics-1939215