Fitness – I have always known that I teach what I have to learn. Being fit has always been a way of life for me, I took it for granted.
Now I am 55 years old. I get winded more than I want to admit. I have been diagnosed with osteopinea, like most people over 50 it seems like there is a little brain-lag when I am retrieving information. So I want to do everything I can to stay and be fit. I am planning to live to be 103, so I need to get into practice now.
In the past I have relied on my interests, which have been many – dancing, walking, biking. All of those activities are still appealing, but I think some concentration of aerobic and muscle strengthening would be beneficial for me. At least that is what the research points toward.
To this end, I have developed, along with Rich Goldsand The Feldenkrais Fitness Program. By practicing Awareness Through Movement lessons, I have found that my muscle soreness abates quickly and that by using my integrated whole-self while lifting weights I am provided a sense of safety. Paying attention to small nuances of movement while I exercise decreases the monotony of training.
I am officially on board with staying fit for the rest of my life. Are you?
Thank you, Donna Ray
I laid down and listen to an ATM of Marks on tape. I do some movements and think of Feldenkrais often, it has been helpful to me, but I have not actually laid down and listen to a whole lesson in almost five years. I forgot alot,, It did that thing it always did to me, I got up, walked a little taller, a little lighter and it inspired me to go online where I found your blog. I am thinking I will go through some of the tapes I have again. I wish you success living to 103, my Grandmother lived to be 103. And thanks again for the training, I did learn things I have continued to use and will continue to use.
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