Endings and Beginnings

Life is full of endings and beginnings. I have been teaching Osteofit classes at Kerrisdale community center for almost 13 years. I have come to know and appreciate everyone in my classes. They are like my "Moms" to me, who is 79 - years old now, and also suffers from Osteoporosis. There are three women aged 87 years of age in my Osteofit for life class; these women are full of life and vigor (and yes, there are a few men there too). It has been my pleasure to guide them through to better bones and stronger body. Every week we warmed up and strength trained with the help of 3 lbs, 5 lbs free weights and bands. We also performed special balance exercises to help prevent falls and keep them safe. I enjoyed their warmth and appreciation. I was given an opportunity to teach Healthy Heart classes on Monday at VGH. It was a difficult decision for me, especially after all this time, but I felt it was now time for me to move on to new challenges. My last day at teaching at Kerrisdale, my Osteofit classes were so wonderful to me. In my first class, they took my picture with the group and then with just me. They presented me with a card and a small gift and I hugged just about every one of them. And there were tears, mostly from me. My second class also gave me a card and gift (chocolate - which I love). A period of my life is ending (over 13 years teaching those classes) and a new one beginning (Healthy Heart on Monday classes started today). I wish you all new beginnings too. For more information about Healthy Heart visit: http://www.vch.ca/403/7676/?program_id=10455 Want to know more about the Osteofit program http://www.osteofit.org/ Happy training everyone! Let's connect at gaiaadventures@shaw.ca Catherine D'Aoust, Kinesiologist, Personal Training, Adventures for Women, Better Aging http://www.gaiaadventures.com; 604 329.1257 GAIA hikes Diez Vistas on July 21; join me and other cool women