Comments on: Should the new health care laws cover fitness memberships?

By: Question G

Question G — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 15:12:44 +0000

The government already provides free exercise equipment. ‘It’s called ‘roads’ or ’sidewalks’ or ‘parks.’
You can be fit and healthy without exercise equipment. People did it for hundreds of years. Question G

By: STEVEN F

STEVEN F — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:38:24 +0000

The only NEW laws we need are REPEALS of old ones. MOST of the cost of health care results from COMPLYING with existing laws.

Health club membership DOES NOT = more active people. I had such a membership for 2 years and actually entered the club less than 5 times. The clubs actually COUNT on that type of ‘client’. STEVEN F

By: Lee B

Lee B — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 21:07:51 +0000

No. You can't do push ups and sit ups at home? If you are getting started, a pair of dumbells = or < 20# is all you need. I agree that exercise is great, but I have bothered to purchase enough equipment (bench, mats, free weights, bike, step machine) over a period time to have no need to go to a gym. Going to a gym can be too social for some folks to stay focused. If you need that support, pay for it yourself. If I am paying for your gym membership and you aren't going, I want my money back. I expect you to go at least an average of twice per week for at least 20 minutes. How many people do you know who would/could honor this. Lee B

By: Michael C

Michael C — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:33:50 +0000

I refuse to pay for your gym membership. Our taxes already pay for public parks you can go run and exercise in. Michael C

By: Pascha

Pascha — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:07:33 +0000

In Germany health insurance covers doctor prescribed stays in spas. Pascha

By: Brent

Brent — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 19:15:24 +0000

no but Anarchy needs to start to happen soon! or we're all f*cked Brent