Wendy
Periodically, we'll feature a client and find out what benefit they've gotten from coming to Classika and any advice they might have for getting in better shape generally. First up: Wendy!
Mark: How long have you been coming to Classika?
Wendy: I've been coming two years this month.
Mark: Two years this month; and what benefits do you get from coming here?
Wendy: There are a lot of them. My overall strength is better. My core strength is stronger, my balance is better. When I first came here I had significant knee and shoulder issues. By working here, I've strengthened the muscles in my legs and shoulders, so those issues are about gone. Another thing for a person my age is bone density -- that's very important, and I feel that the combination of walking and coming here and doing strength training has kept my bone density strong. I've gotten good bone density reports.
Mark: So, better joints, better balance, better bone density?
Wendy: Yes.
Mark: What advice would you give someone thinking about training?
Wendy: I think they'd get a lot of benefit from it. I think it's really great because it's a combination of training -- it's cardio, it's strength training, it's not the same every time so you don't get bored with the workout. It's just an overall good training program here.
Mark: Thanks, Wendy.
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