'More open space would be good'<\/p>\n
Few working people have the time to go to the gym. Those who
\nexercise are usually members of a fitness center that is close to
\ntheir office, or else they play sport on the weekend. Long
\nworking hours, traffic jams and pollution certainly don't help,
\nbut The Jakarta Post talked to some Jakartans about getting fit
\nin the city.<\/p>\n
Jeffri D. Saputra, 38, works at Bank Indonesia. He lives with
\nhis family in Cibubur, East Jakarta:<\/p>\n
I like sport. I usually exercise in an open space that has
\nlots of trees. Experts say exercising outdoors, if the air is
\nclean, is good for one's health.<\/p>\n
Too bad that we can't find many places like that here.
\nPollution from vehicles and industries has worsened the quality
\nof the air -- and that is not good for our health. We won't get
\nhealthier if we run around breathing in exhaust fumes.<\/p>\n
I really hope the city administration pays serious attention
\nto expanding green areas in the city. We don't need expensive
\nfacilities to be healthy, but more grass would be good.<\/p>\n
Helena Simatupang, 30, is a foreign bank employee. She resides
\nwith her family in Pulo Gebang, East Jakarta:<\/p>\n
I often exercise at a fitness center after work. The center is
\nlocated about 15 minutes away from my office. Of course, I have
\nto fork out extra money -- around Rp 150,000 a month -- to be a
\nmember.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, some weeks I have to work a lot of overtime,
\nand then I feel like my money is going down the drain.<\/p>\n
I think the city administration should build more swimming
\npools. For senior citizens, who are 60 years and above, swimming
\nis a good alternative. Treadmills and the like can put too much
\npressure on your joints. And, when you swim, all your muscles get
\na good workout.<\/p>\n
-- The Jakarta Post<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/more-open-space-would-be-good-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }