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Role Models for Active Aging
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Carolyn is 77 and has been married for 55 years. She is a home maker with 4 children and 3
grandchildren. She's been exercising for 20 years for at least 5 days a week. Carolyn has
been an active participant at the Wichita State University Center for Physical Activity and
Aging program for the past 5 years. Her favorite program is stretching and toning with
elastic bands. Carolyn feels that "genetics and regular activity" are the key
to longevity.
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Dana is 70, and has been married for 34 years. She is a retired
elementary teacher. She exercises 5 days per week by walking and
stretching, and she lifts weights 2 days a week. She also stays active
by volunteering at a nature center. Dana's advice for getting active is
to "Find a group to exercise with".
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Tom is a 78 year old marketer and graphic artist with two children. He has been married
for 49 years. He began having back pain and realized he was overweight when he was 73,
and began a regular exercise program. By working out 3 days a week at the WSU center,
he's lost 50 pounds and no longer has back pain. Tom's advice to begin exercising is
to "talk to your doctor first, get a friend, and get active!".
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Pearl, 68, is a retired teacher's aid. She has been exercising 5 days a week for the past
8 years. Since starting the program at WSU, she's felt better, lost weight, and doesn't
feel as stiff in the morning. Walking is her favorite activity. Pearl says, "Start
walking a little and stick with it, even when you don't feel like it. It helps your health".
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Dale is 73 and is a practicing lawyer. By enrolling in the WSU program,
exercise has become a "habit" for him. He exercises about 1 hour per day,
5 days a week. He regularly participates in walking, resistance training,
and stretching. He notices a higher energy level and less stress, as well
as improved muscle tone and balance. Dale recommends making physical
activity a "habit", remembering that "if you quick exercising after
you start, it's very difficult to start again!"
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