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 Courier Work Through the Centuries: 4 Delivery Methods   Business In a world of next-day deliveries, precise to-the-hour delivery slots and live parcel tracking, it’s hard to imagine courier work in some of its more rustic forms. But before we had the help of modern technology and transport, humans had many ingenious means of getting a package from A to B. Here, we take a look back at the roots of courier work as we know it: four historical parcel carriers that will make you grateful for our modern-day delivery driver fleets. Running An age-old method of message delivery, people have been delivering on foot since 2,400 BC, when human go-betweens were used in Ancient Egypt to take messages to neighbouring rulers. The word “courier” comes from the Latin “curre”, meaning “to run”. Even our modern marathon was based on the legendary 26-mile delivery job Philippides ran back in 490 BC, when he delivered a message to Athens about the Greeks’ victory over the Persians. It’s no surp...

 Spinning Classes - FAQs   Health Anyone looking for an invigorating and challenging exercise class might choose spinning. One of the beauties of this class is that it conforms to individual activity levels. Participants can tailor the workout to fit their desired pace, whether that's slow or brisk. The Basics Spinning involves riding on special bikes designed to simulate outdoor cycling. Instructors guide classes to create a motivating workout. Participants also listen to upbeat music to set the tone and theme of the class. The workout involves various simulations such as climbing hills, biking on straightaways, and flying down hills. Participants must listen to instructions for when to stand, which handlebars to hold, and when to sit in the saddle. The Bike Each spinner gets a cycle, either assigned or chosen. You may wish to make various adjustments to the bike before beginning the class. Explore making adjustments to the saddle and handlebar height. Pedal straps encircle t...