For Healthy Aging Month, we recognize BeneFit client, Beverly Simon, for her commitment to an active lifestyle. For her, healthy aging has meant being able to better manage pain, keeping her weight under control and keeping up with her grandchildren. Read her story below:
“I was looking for personal training where I could improve on my physical strength due to cervical spinal stenosis in the lower part of my back which was causing sciatica nerve pain, to help me improve my posture as I am getting older and will be 65 years young next year and to help me with arthritis in my joints. As well as just having difficulty doing just everyday activities. I started working with my trainer Terrence in March and here I am in September moving better, little to no pain in my joints as well as my sciatica nerve pain has decreased and I have become so much more stronger. I look after my 6 month old grandson and used to have to put him down and struggle to get out of the chair, then pick him up, now I can get out of the chair holding him with no struggle at all. My core has gotten so much stronger and I was able to even take him on a mile walk with no pain, whereas before just to walk a few feet was causing me so much pain and discomfort. Over these past few months I have managed to lose 15 pounds which is definitely a great accomplishment, after trying for many months before training to lose any weight. My daily life has improved so much and although I know I will be challenged during my workouts, I look forward to meeting with Terrence weekly. I am so glad I found Benefit Personal Training, plus they come to you which is definitely a blessing to be able to workout in the comfort of your own home.”
In additional to meeting with her BeneFit trainer each week, Beverly maintains quite an active lifestyle that includes AquaSpin, deepwater jogging, aqua yoga, bike riding, intermittent fasting with eating healthy carbs, healthy fats and proteins & babysitting her 2 year old and 6 month old grandsons.
Beverly, thank you for making us a part of your health and wellness journey!