In the spirit of expanding upon CMR's Challenge, CCOC fitness has decided to ring a bell after any member or guest completes a workout. Fitness staff and any others that want to participate will do 10 pushups in honor of their completed workout.
History of the bell:
There is no record of when the bell was invented. There are pictures from early Chinese dynasties which clearly show bells, not the open method version beloved of bell ringers but the “Noddy” variety. Indeed they have been used by development of written language. They are mentioned in Exodus as part of Hebrew worship and they are shown decorating the robes of priests. In medieval times bells were steeped in superstition. This was probably because of their long association with religion. They were “baptized” and then had the power to ward off evil spells and spirits. This custom then led to the “Passing bell” which was rung to run off evil spirits lurking near a deathbed to take away a departing soul. Consecrated bells were believed to dispel thunder and lightning and to calm storms at sea for all of which demons were believed to responsible. This is just a mention of the superstitions that are a great part of the world’s history. In the classic movie “It’s a Wonderful Life,” there is a significant line that states, “Every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings.” The significance of bells from a church ringing after a wedding signifies a celebration of the union.
This is indeed what the Fitness Center is wanting to focus on…the celebration of someone completing a workout; which in turn signifies them reaching a goal they had not attained the day before. We feel that working out physically enhances the mind, body and spirit. In our line of work this is truly a celebration!
Our motto is: “Do It! Ring It! Push It!”
We hope you'll join us. Wilfredo and the CCOC Fitness Team.
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