![Click to enlarge in new window. Click to enlarge in new window.](images/ct_ruth_th.jpg)
Click image to enlarge
Name: |
Ruth |
Age: |
87 |
Location: |
Connecticut |
Activity: |
Exercise Class, Balance Class,
Walking |
|
|
An
Exercise Story
I
am an artist. I exercised sporadically, mostly walking. I wanted
only to sleep and read after losing my significant other. I use a
walker because I am battling congestive heart failure. After moving
to a retirement community, I started to exercise. In balance class
twice a week, I walk laps on my own without using the bars, my
walker or a cane. I twist on a spinner without holding on as if
spinning on a lazy Susan. In exercise class three times a week, I
march without support in a cardiovascular warm-up, I stretch from
my neck to my toes, and lift dumbbells for 20 to 40 repetitions.
This is more exercise than I ever did in my life. I feel wonderful!
I used to get angina, now it happens very rarely. I feel more
confident. I think exercising is a lot of fun, especially when we
crack up laughing about ourselves. In my free time, I am preparing
all new works for an art exhibit.
|
Click
Here for More Stories |
|
|
|