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~LIFESTVLES *Probably one of the biggest things people cite as a barrier to physical activity is lack of time," Schneider says. "With family commutments and other pressures, physical activity tends to go the bottom of the priority list. But when people make something a pmionty, they will make time for it. I‘m not sure, but perhaps the information isn‘t out there to let people know how valuable physâ€" ical activity is to people and their health. Research is always preâ€" pup, an alarming 61 per cent reported FIn4 the physical activity best age group, an alarming 61 per cent reported n being inactive. while 58 per cent of responâ€" w‘:}:“‘ chances are you‘ll dents over 65 reported being inactive Chuldren are less active than they were a couple of decades ago _ bers can do toget! â€" and therefore are struggling more with obesity â€" because they get exercise, you g spend more time indoors watching television or playing with â€" with your spouse computers and video games, says Monica Schneider, a registered _ children off on th nurse with the regional health department‘s healthy lifestyles diviâ€" _ But even an eny sion. And adults are becoming less active because the busy _ fail if it is approac hfestyles they lead â€" juggling time between careers and families _ to take it easy at [ â€" leave little time for daily workouts or recreational activities. eradually In a recent Ontario Health Survey, 56 per cent of Waterloo Region respondents (age 12 and older) reported being inactive. Broâ€" ken down into age groups, the survey‘s results showed that levels of physical inacâ€" tuvity increase with age, however a signifiâ€" cant percentage of young people report leading sedentary lifestyles. In the 12â€" to 19â€" year age group, 30 per cent of respondents reported leading a sedentary lifestyle. Among respondents in the 20â€" to 64â€"year age group, an alarming 61 per cent reported being inactive. while 58 per cent of responâ€" dents over 65 reported being inactive. If you ve attempted to establish a physical fitness program for yourself and failed, it probably wasn‘t a lack of determination and willpower that sidetracked you. You likely didnt find an actimity that you enjoyed or that suited your Iifestyle Unlike most vinegars that start with an alcoâ€" hohc liquid (apple cider or wine), balsamic vineâ€" ASl gar is made when grape juice is heated and aged A in wooden barrels. Extra old is aged 25 years or more and, like fine brandy, the longer it is aged, the more expensive it will be. Its rich brown color deepens and becomes more opaque as it ages in a j semies of chestnut, oak, mulberry and cherry barâ€" rels. The best comes from Modena or Reggio M Emilia in northern Italy. Most balsamic vinegars found in Canada are young, and although these g lack the body and favor of a wellâ€"aged balsamic vinegar, they still have the unique sweet and sour [ â€" PMty taste not found in any other vinegar. Hin: 1 often substitute balsamic vinegar in recipes that call for white. red wine or cider vinegar. Serve the following salads with a nice wine and crusty French bread. Add flavor to salads with baisamic vinegar No pain, no gain, no way Chronicle Staff * [ [ j e o o e e f h4 f NC : j m + :\ AAl J : d & ' E s P i; 2 * j £] : |f Phyllis : h-oaoo' "Start slow," Schneider says. "Even with walking, if somebody goes out and walks two miles, and it‘s too much, and the person didn‘t have proper shoes, they‘re not going to want to do it again. So expect to work up to it. Don‘t think you can go right out and do two miles or half an hour straight. People have to be patient with themselves. And if you continue to do it, your stamina will build up â€" you will be able to go a little bit farther the next time." But even an enjoyable physical fitness program is destined to fail if it is approached too quickly and impatiently. So be prepared loukcunsyalfimmdbuildlhpmgrm,andyourstmglh, gradually. { 20 0_ do things with family and friends." By finding activities that all family memâ€" bers can do together, several birds are killed with one stone. You get exercise, you get the support you need, you spend quality time with your spouse and children while doing so, and you start your children off on the right path to a physically active lifestyle. senting more benefits to being active. The list of chronic diseases common to those who are inactive includes type 2 diabetes, osteoâ€" porosis, hypertension, obesity, anxiety/depression, high blood pressure, and coronary heart disease." Regular physical activity needn‘t be as structured as routine trips to the gym or racquet club, although that kind of program is great if it suits your schedule, lifestyle and pocketbook. m The phrase "no pain, no gain" is just plain tÂ¥ wrong, Exercise is considered regular if it is * practised at least three times a week for 20 to * o 30 minutes. It can be as simple as taking the C stairs instead of the elevator, parking at the far end of a lot and walking to a building, using part of a lunchtime or afternoon work £ break to go for a walk, mowing the lawn, Lo * * raking leaves, and doing housework. The tomato and feta salad is intriguing and refreshing. The caesar, a garlicâ€"lover‘s variation of the original, has egg as a cooked garnish rather than raw in the dressing. 4 Roma tomatoes, cut in wedges 4 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled or cut into TOMATO AND FETA CHEESE SALAD (serves 2 to 3 as a side salad) 1 sweet red onion, chopped fine "If people can find something they enjoy doing, they‘re likely then to continue it," Schneider says. If none of those lessâ€"structured activities particularly motivates you, consider mixing a little fun with physical fitness. Recreational sports and activities such as swimming, cycling, golf, tennis, inline skating are enjoyâ€" able and result in health benefits. "Walking is one of the best things and it‘s accessible to everybody," Schneider says. *You can do it just about anywhere and you don‘t need a lot of special equipment as long as you‘ve got good shoes." 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