In the world of older woman taking control of their health, Vera is a myth-busting superstar.
She works out several times a week with weights, machines, and cardio to stay strong and flexible in retirement.
She’s remarkable for doing what should be less remarkable in our society: Exercising regularly to improve her health and quality of life.
Vera started working out a few years ago when she noticed her golf drives weren’t going as far as they used to go. And she’d get tired doing household chores. Visiting her grown daughters for walks in Chicago and New York caused her back to hurt.
Vera, above, wasn’t having any of that. She found a gym offering small group training for people over 50.
“I went in and thoroughly loved it,” she says. “The other people were in the same age bracket. The staff was very welcoming. There was no judgment. It’s all about improving what you can do, not competing with others.”
Her golf swing came roaring back. So did her confidence with the tasks of ordinary life, like putting away groceries and getting out of the car.
Vera proves how ridiculous stereotypes are about “little old ladies” getting frail and week. She has made her life better through exercise, gaining strength and vigor along the way. Come see us, and we’ll help you do the same.
Holly Kouvo is a personal trainer, functional aging specialist, senior fitness specialist, brain health trainer, writer, and speaker.