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Name: |
Grace |
Age: |
91 |
Location: |
California |
Activity: |
Walking, Yoga, Tennis, Weight
Lifting |
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An
Exercise Story
I
started playing tennis and skiing in my forties. On a skiing trip,
I broke a rib. The doctor said my spine was so bad he did not know
how I did anything. I tried to stay active as long as possible. As
the years passed, I developed bad back pain. The doctor said he
could not help me, that I was too old. Also, I was diagnosed with
emphysema. I could not breathe well and was wheezing. The doctor
said I would never improve. I thought I would never climb stairs
again. I tired easily. I tried an exercise program at a local
medical center. For six weeks, I worked out three times a week, two
to three hours a day. I did weight training, treadmill, bicycle and
breathing exercises. Even when I felt bad, I kept at it. I never
let anyone discourage me. Eventually, the wheezing stopped, my
breathing improved and the back pain disappeared. I was able to
walk with energy to spare! I exercise regularly. My doctor says he
has never seen anyone "get better!" I attribute my improvement to
exercise.
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