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PORT PERRY STAR REAL ESTATE -- Tuesday, October 17, 1989 -- 15 Members of the cast of Anne Bonney had a chance to test their sea legs recently en board an honest to goodness sailing ship out of Toronto harbour. This original musical written by Nina Foxall and Tom Millar, based on the true adventures of the 18th century pi- rate Anne Bonney, opens at Town Hall 1873 on November 15. Tickets for this show are now on sale at Irwin Smith Music. In top photo, Catherine (who plays the role of Anne) Mil- iar iohis it up with husband Tom, who wrote the music. (Thanks to Richard Drew for the photos Set sail with Anne Bonney on a pirate adventure Aerobics can help prevent heart disease Findings of extensive research projects have shown that a moderate amount of exercise goes a long way towards preven-- ting heart disease, according to The National Exercise For Life Institute. The result of an eight-year study conducted by the Institute for Aerobic Research found that despite risk factors -- age, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, cigarette smoking, stress and be- ing overweight -- the independent effect of fitness is substantial. "Alone, it offers a significant edge in preventing premature car- diovascular disease deaths," con- cluded the Institute. Coronary artery disease re- mains the number one cause of death and disability in the United States. In fact, it's responsible for approximately 550,000 deaths each year. On the average, almost three Americans suffer a heart attack every minute of the day, for a total of nearly 1.5 million attacks every year. The main cause of heart disease is atherosclerosis, a slow buildup of cholesterol and fatty tissues in the arteries. Arteries harden and narrow as the buildup increases, restricting blood flow. When the arteries supplying blood to the heart muscle narrow to about two-thirds of their normal width, the person may be a candidate for a heart attack. However, the good news is that, with exercise and other lifestyle changes, atherosclerosis can be prevented and possibly reversed. Medical experts advise regular aerobic exercise, quitting smok- ing, lowering blood pressure, and eating a proper diet. "Exercise is a kind of all- purpose risk reducer," said Stan- ford researcher Peter D, Wood, D.Sc. "It improves car- diovascular efficiency and thus lowers blood pressure. It can help you lose extra pounds -- indeed it can be the most important ele- ment in weight control. And it can help you deal better with stress. There's also an encouraging fact about exercise and the tendency to smoke: exercisers usually don't." However, only aerobic activity, which involves continuous and rhythmic physical motion that elevates your heart rate to 70 to 85 percent of its maximum capacity, can condition your car- diovascular system. 'Regular exercise improves the function of the heart muscle and its ability to perform oxygen interchange with the lungs and to stimulate optimal blood flow throughout the body," explaines Julian M. Whitaker, M.D. and June Roth, M.S. in their book Reversing Health Risks. Nonaerobic activities such as golf, weight training, tennis, soft- ball and bowling can help your body in some ways, but they won't do much for your heart. 'Cross-country skiing is regarded by experts as the world's best cardiovascular exer- cise," said Diane DeMarco, ex- ecutive director of The National Exercise For Life Institute. NordicTrack, the top aerobic exercise machine, provides that same total body workout. 'By us- ing all of the body's major muscles - deltoids, upper and and lower back muscles, tripceps, pectorals, abdominals, gluteals, quadriceps, hamstrings and calf muscles -- NordicTrack provides and excellent cardiovascular workout," said Ed Pauls, inven- tor and founder of NordicTrack. "Because you're exercising these muscles at separate resistance settings, you're able to maintain the most effective fitness-building heart rate without undue car- diovascular strain," added Pauls. According to experts, the best known formula for the minimum amount of aerobic activity re- quired to achieve a beneficial level of cardiovascular protection is 20 minutes a day, three times a week. . With NordicTrack, people can achieve cardiovascular fitness, maintain weight and tone their entire body, in as little: as 20 minutes a day, three times a week. "We advise that you consult your physician before embarking on an exercise program,' sug- gested DeMarco. The purpose of The National Exercise For Life Institute is to collect and disseminate informa- tion about the many benefits of regular aerobic exercise, in order to convince more Americans to start and maintain a personal ex- ercise program. For further information on the benefits of regular aerobic exer- cise, call The National Exercise For Life Institute, 412/448-3094 or write Box 1, Chaska, MN 55318. Looking for A Place to Advertise Your Business? LOOK HERE! Where consumers in need shop for the professionals in business! Cali: 985-7383 for more information. ¢ Nancy Featherston, 18, of Hagersville, for her leadership and contribu- | tions to the S.A.D.D. and 4-H groups and the Bran- chton Camp for Mental- § ly Handicapped where she was both counsellor and 'special olympic' coach. Ontario Junior Citizens are hard work and concern - of someone their age. young people who show initiative, young people who reach out to others and do more than is expected Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Awards Program One of the eleven individuals and one group of four, to receive the 1988 Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year award. The award recipients were either involved in worthwhile community ser- vice, able to overcome physical or psychological limitations or performed acts of heroism. 1989 NOMINATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED a joint community project of Canadien Canadian Aidines International CONTACT THIS NEWSPAPER FOR DETAILS RK ontario b= | newsa NOMINATE A WORTHY YOUNG PERSON TODAY! Every nominee receives a certificate and up to 12 individuals and one group will be the recipients of a plaque presented by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, $200.00 and a family portrait with the Lieutenant Governor.