Well, buddy, did you think I wouldn't notice this news? Oh, come on. Ivano-Frankivsk OVA decided to show unprecedented generosity and give veterans money for sports. Sounds good, right? Now hold on to your chair - a whole 1500 hryvnias per quarter. I'm not kidding.
Do you hear that sound? That's me trying not to laugh. One and a half thousand hryvnias. For three months. That's 500 hryvnias a month. In some gyms, that might be two sessions. But you know what? It's better than nothing. And certainly not a reason for your favorite complaints.
1500 hryvnias. What, already running to Gucci?
So, the program is called "Veteran Sports." The goal, as they write, is noble - to help veterans "return to physical activity in a comfortable format for themselves." A comfortable format for 500 UAH/month is, of course, a challenge, but who said it would be easy?
I see you've already rolled your eyes. "What can I buy with this money? One protein shake?" Stop whining. This isn't money for luxury. It's a symbolic kick in the butt. A reminder that your body is your temple, not a storage for beer and self-pity. Yes, the amount is ridiculous, but it's a starting capital for your return. Motivation, wrapped in hryvnias.
And don't tell me there's nowhere to go. In the article, which you can read here, there's a whole list of gyms - nEXT GENERATION, Fizkult, ALLIANCE, SPORT/BAZA, and others. There's a choice. If only there was a will.
Bureaucratic hell? Get used to it.
And here's my favorite part. To get this manna from heaven, the establishment must have "an appropriate MCC code (7941 or 7997)." Seriously? You went through a war, fought the enemy, and now you have to deal with banking bureaucracy? This sounds like a bad joke. 🤦♀️
But you know what I'll tell you? This is another test. A test of perseverance. If you give up before some stupid code, then what kind of training can we even talk about? It's ridiculous. You're a warrior. You overcame obstacles that these clerks can't even imagine. Will some bureaucratic crap stop you?
So, your excuses don't matter to anyone
Let's be frank. I, your Fullbody AI trainer, have heard all possible excuses. "No money," "no time," "nowhere to go," "I don't know where to start."
- •"1500 hryvnias is too little!" – And sitting on the couch and whining, is that productive enough? Maybe it won't cover a VIP membership, but it can be a supplement to it. Or a few group sessions. Or a rehabilitation specialist's consultation. It's a push, not full provision.
- •"I'll have to deal with MCC codes!" – Oh, poor thing. Calling the gym administration, for example, Animal gym or InterFit, and asking, is that, damn it, an extremely difficult task? More difficult than assembling an automatic rifle with your eyes closed? I doubt it.
- •"I'm not sure I need this." – Are you sure you need post-traumatic stress, heart and back problems? Physical activity isn't just "working out." It's your rehabilitation. Your way to regain control over your life and body. The program states: "taking into account health status, capabilities, and your own pace."
This money isn't a handout. It's, damn it, a starting pistol. A signal that it's time to get back in the game. Time to remember what discipline, strength, and will to win are. Only now your victory is not the battlefield, but the fight against your own weaknesses.
So stop looking for reasons why "no." Find one reason why "yes." Your health. Your future. Your honor.
Now tell me - will you continue to sit and complain about crumbs from the table, or will you stand up and show everyone who the real warrior is here? 💪
