United Athletes
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January 15, 2002

First steps towards an active life
Thomas Kieller
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You're active now. Well done! For all sedentary persons and for all those who don't move enough, the first stage towards an active life consists to say: "I will move".

Nevertheless, it seems that this decision is quite difficult. Indeed, only the fact of thinking about this new initiative provokes a resistance for all in becoming sportsmen and sportswomen, because being active implicates fundamental changes in a daily routine. Consequently, it is necessary to adopt a positive attitude which will not put a brake to your wish to live actively.

Everyone of you who feels a bit the need of starting to practice some physical activity should draw inside of himself the desire of being active. The moment when the desire shows up, it is necessary to put all your energy so that the flame of the active life grows.

If you want to live actively, it is in this order of idea that your reflection should be done. You must be the person who says: "Yes, I want to move" and "I will do it".