viernes, 22 de julio de 2016

Pokemon Go and the Best of Fitness

Got to catch them all!

This is is the famous phrase that is in the memory of millions of people all over the world. Most of us when we were kids played the video games and watch the TV shows. Pokemon is a phenomenon that took the world by storm. 

Recently Pokemon Go came out, and let me tell you it has been a blessing for the fitness industry. Now people who are stereotypical nerds are walking miles everyday! People are now socializing in person and making new friends. Hopefully, soon, all of these people who never worked out will be in optimal shape and we will live in a world of toned legged Pokemon Masters. 

The Best of it all...

I want to say that Pokemon Go is an awesome game, although I have not played it or plan on playing it. The game's concept is extremely original and futuristic. It is also great that is making people come together in public spaces and giving life to the streets. Also, most people who would never dare to walk a mile in a day are now covering 6 miles on a daily basis.

My problem with Pokemon Go is that people who play it now think of themselves as regular athletes as well praise the game for being healthy. Yes you are walking and yes that is awesome. I have seen a lot of people play this game hours on end with a bad posture which affects our neck and breathing pathways. Some if not most Pokemon Masters still will quench their thirst with Soda or take casual breaks with a cigarette. I have seen some people even play for continuous days skipping trips to the bathroom and not eating meals.

If you want to use Pokemon Go as a motivator to go out walk, then go ahead be my guest. This could truly be a segway for many people to start a healthier lifestyle, but people need to shy away from bad eating and habits. If you ask me what I think Pokemon Go is, I like to compare it to eating a kale salad and smothering it with ranch dressing, and topping it with pizza.

Stay real.





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