Fitness is not ALL about weight loss

Carol Penner is a very special lady in our classes.  She is very tiny and has a very tiny dog named Echo.  She began coming to our classes in September 2013.  During her first couple of classes, she was a little frustrated. She was having a hard time figuring out the exercises and getting the movements correct but she hung in there and kept on trying.  Our instructors continued to work with her and teach her the correct way of doing each exercise and pointed out where she should be feeling it in her body.  She continued to come and I am happy to say that 8 months later, Carol and Echo are a integral part of our Leash Your Fitness family! She has gained strength, new friends and most of all now she has body awareness! They come to all of the classes except the running class and all of the events! They have taken part in our hikes, 5k’s, yoga classes, kayaking trips and even our camping outing!  This is what Carol had to say in a recent interview with her:

Dawn: What made you come to class?

Carol:  I have always done stuff with my dogs, ever since I had dogs.  When I saw your classes it was a perfect time in my life to try something new and get out and meet new people. Having the dog kind of broke the ice cause it gave me something in common with the others in the class.

Dawn: What do you like about the classes and events that Leash Your Fitness offers?

Carol:  I like the variety and it helps me to try new things that I would not have tried on my own. Everyone is very welcome and helps me  in so many ways. I never feel left out and I always feel like a part of a family.

Dawn:  How have the classes helped you?

Carol:  I didn’t realize until I came to class, how little I knew about my body and how little I could do! Physically,  I am much stronger and can do so much more than when I started and I learned to challenge myself.  Socially, I feel happier that I met a fun group that keeps me active and that I can do a variety of activities with and have Echo by my side at all times!

Carol didn’t need to lose weight but she is benefiting from FITNESS in so many more ways! How about you? How can FITNESS help you not only to feel better but to become a healthier person both physically and mentally?  We want to THANK Carol and Echo for hanging in there when it was tough and becoming part of our family!