Everybody is different

I heard a local PD exercise researcher/instructor who has a lot of good background but a rather inflexible approach, speak last weekend. He insists that his clients come to his gym three times per week for an hour and a half each time. He refuses to let his clients use a treadmill without constant supervision. And he says everyone must do a variety of exercises and it must be progressive. But he also admits that everyone is different. While these may be the ideals, I am not going to beat myself up for not following the research to the letter, if what I am doing works for me. After all everyone is different.

I must also remember that what works for me may not work for others and I should not insist that others follow my exercise regimen.  I just want to encourage everyone to do what they can to make  life better. But I also cannot judge the quality of life of others. Everyone is different.

Cost of staying healthy

I just read an article giving the results of a research study comparing PWPs who exercise and PWPs who box for exercise. This is non-contact, intense boxing training from a program in Indianapolis called Rock Steady Boxing. The Boxers showed significantly better mobility and gait. This is a wonderful program that I have seen several times. And they even have trainings for instructors and they have affiliates in 24 cities across the nation. But although they say they are a non-profit, their training costs $700 and there is an annual affiliate fee of $500. Add this to the cost of a specialized gym unless a boxing gym owner has a very large heart and you may have picked many PWPs right out of this market. I am going to investigate how these affiliates fund their programs. Stay tuned!