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After 56 years on this planet, I may not know everything. But I know how I
want to spend my time.
For example, sewing. I can spend hours in a fabric store and entire weekends
on sewing retreats. The time just flies by. I will also jump at the chance to put
my kayak into the water or play tennis with my husband.
But asking me to spend three hours at the gym each week is like asking me
to pull my own teeth. The workouts are bad enough. The sweating is worse. I
know, because I spent much of my 30s and early 40s TRYING to make a gym
membership work.
And I succeeded – at least for a week or so at a time. Then the drudgery set
in. I secretly envied the people who could stick with the gym because by age
44, I knew it would never work for me. I was too good at making excuses.
Then I met Al Roach and Virginia Phillips, owners of 20 Minutes to Fitness in
Sarasota, and my attitude toward fitness changed. As Al explained, this workout
required a commitment of just 20 MINUTES A WEEK. That’s it! One trip,
in and out. There’s not even enough time to build up a sweat.
Virginia also told me that the workout is medically based. By training in ultra-slow
motion, it only takes about two minutes on each piece of specialized equipment
to take every major muscle group to peak performance – building muscle more
efficiently. Then I’d be free to get back to my sewing, or whatever else I wish!
Perhaps best of all, I am never left alone. A personal fitness coach would
tailor the workout to my specific needs, while also making sure I used
proper form and tracking my results. Because the workout is performed on
equipment originally designed for physical therapy, it’s safe, too.
I had to give it a try.
That was 11 years ago. And except for an ill-advised two-year break, I’ve been
training there ever since. I didn’t even let a breast cancer diagnosis in 2008
keep me from my 20 Minutes to Fitness.
In fact, maintaining most of my weekly work out sessions while juggling
surgery, chemo and radiation was an important part of my recovery, helping
to keep me strong and moving forward. The love and support I received
from the 20 Minutes to Fitness staff was as helpful as the training itself.
I’m pleased to report that today, at 5’4” and 120 lbs., I’m feeling strong
and healthy – and the muscle definition in my arms is better than ever. My
husband calls me “Mrs. Solid,” which he says
is a compliment, and I believe him.
Traditional gyms always set me up to fail.
20 Minutes to Fitness has set me up to
succeed. That’s why I keep going. I want
nothing more than to be the strongest
90-year-old woman in Sarasota. Of course,
I wouldn’t mind some competition. So I
encourage you to give it a try.
Tell them Mrs. Solid sent you.
www.20minutestofitness.com
By Jan Girard, Age 56
Sarasota, FL
20 Minutes Once a Week!
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