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Bob Young is
Member in Spotlight
As he entered his fifties, Mr. Bob
Young was not feeling good about
his physical self. Seventy-hour
workweeks as chairman and CEO of Central Vermont Public Service were
taking a toll.
Bob Young with fitness director,
Helen Strom-Olsen
A year and a half ago, at age 55,
Bob talked with VS&F staff about
how he might do better. This discussion led him to select a personal
trainer (VS&F fitness director, Helen Strom-Olson) with whom he set
written goals and developed a plan of attack. He also made sure to have
a support team to help him get his exercise. He wanted to achieve the
top ten percent of fitness for his age in a number of categories. He
resolved to be steady and to make sure that his program had variety.
In November, a year after setting
his goals, testing showed what we all could tell. Bob had achieved the
top 10% in some categories and had improved in every category! Now he’s
setting new goals for the next |
twelve months. About his success, he
said “…I’ve reached the point where
physical activity is an enjoyable part
of my life. It’s relaxation from the
stress of work.” Congratulations,
Bob Young, for making these excellent
life changes! Adults
Hard to Convince
About Exercise
Dr. Lawrence Golding writes in
the December issue of The American
College of Sports Medicine’s Health
and Fitness Journal that despite years
of educational effort, 80% of the
U.S. Population is not sufficiently
active. He suggests that educators
need to change what they emphasize
if they are to have more success.
Especially for the chronically sedentary,
Golding believes we need to
focus more on health benefits (e.g.
prevention of heart disease, hypertension, diabetes and osteoporosis)
than on fitness benefits (e.g. stronger muscles, more flexibility). So,
if you are looking for a motivational boost, keep yourself informed
about the
latest research on the health value of
exercise. For suggestions about
educational materials,
click on Health Value of Physical
Activity.
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Activity Challenge II
Starts January 25
Fifty-three members participated in
our first activity challenge and Tom
Sabotka won dinner for two at the
Cortina Inn. Our second challenge
asks participants to try four NEW
club activities in four weeks. Everyone
who completes this challenge
will be eligible for a drawing to win
another dinner for two. Stop at the
front desk to sign up and receive a
list of eligible activities.
Saccardo Newest VS&F
Personal Trainer
Lori Saccardo recently added ACE
certification to her list of professional
credentials and joined the
VS&F personal training staff. Lori
also teaches spinning and body
pump classes and group orientations.
We hope you’ll get a chance to work
with her soon and that you’ll like
her as much as we do.
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Tennis
1,2,3 for beginners
and re-starters – Feb 25
to April
1, Fridays from 4 to 5 pm.Tennis
4,5,6 for advanced
beginners and re-starters –
April 8 to May 20, Fridays from
4 to 5 pm.
Winter Tennis Leagues –
Call
Tennis Clinic –
3.0-4.0 Every
Sat, 10:30 to Noon. Call to reserve. |
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