FollowMum and I have now completed 8 strength training classes at the gym. Each package comes with 10 lessons, and we’ve already decided to renew for another round.
Mum suffers from severe sciatica and pinched nerve pain. Every morning, when she first wakes up, the pain is at its worst. But despite the discomfort, she perseveres and pushes herself to attend our twice-weekly strength training sessions. On top of that, she has also started joining a group strength training class for seniors, which I happily accompany her to.
Our personal trainer has been incredibly patient and thoughtful, guiding Mum through exercises specifically targeted to help improve her sciatica and mobility.
As for me, I can feel myself getting stronger with every class and on every machine. Little by little, I’m improving. Strength training requires discipline, determination and consistency, but knowing that it can help delay age-related sarcopenia, weakness, aches and pains gives me even more motivation to keep going.
Growing older is inevitable, but becoming weak and fragile doesn’t have to be.
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