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an elite Sports Club Dode Hutchison, l., at
hiking trip Columbia athletic Club
members of a club, while the frail and dependent
Still going strong
ones are typically rehab and hospital patients.
Tremel has been teaching her favorite class, a toning
“The greatest opportunity, I feel, lies with the
session called Sculpt, for 21 years now. “Every two
independent group,” he continues. “This category
weeks, I structure a new workout, so I never get
represents the largest segment of the population
tired of it.” Her 80-year-old role model, Carol, is a
who’s going to experience a lot of health issues and
regular participant in the class. During a birthday
will be looking for solutions. They’re already spend-
celebration at the club, a member came up to Tremel
ing $79 billion on anti-aging products—and we
and said, “I can take Sculpt until I’m 65 if you teach
know that being fit can help fight the aging process
until you’re 80.” And that’s exactly what she plans
significantly.”
to do.
Milner cites some sobering statistics: between the
Hutchison scaled Mount Adams, Washington’s
ages of 35 and 70, one loses about 50% of one’s
second-highest peak, two years ago, and dreams of
strength; and by age 80, 46% of the
someday climbing Mount Rainier, the highest. She
population can’t lift 10 pounds and 66%
also has plans to hike the entire Washington State
can’t kneel on the ground with ease.
Pacific Coast Trail. “I hope to still be hiking in my
“There are over 2,000 drugs in the
90s,” she adds. “I have many goals and dreams, so
FDA system right now, awaiting
I need to stay fit to achieve them!”
approval, to address chronic conditions
Weir, who competed nationally in USA Track &
in older adults. How many new fitness
Field events and completed her first marathon at
programs geared to this market are
the age of 45, isn’t planning to slow down as she
being developed? Not nearly that many.
ages. In years to come, you’ll find her keeping pace
We’re a little bit off-kilter here.”
with her two walking groups through The Atlantic
Milner
Offering the right equipment—such
Club’s 44 acres and along the nearby 13-mile
as low-weight dumbbells and machines
boardwalk overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. And
with minimal step-up heights—is a
she’ll continue to organize the club’s all-important
good start. Also critical: Trainers
social events for boomers and seniors: bridge, ten-
should be able to communicate with
nis trips, park and garden excursions, and visits to
older adults and help them progress at
New York City.
their own pace.
“We’re always open to new and exciting things!”
“You ask, and then you adapt.
she proclaims. —|
The goal is to have that person get
healthier and remain with you as a
member longer, instead of overdoing
Dr. DiNubile
it,” Milner concludes. – Jennifer McInerney, j.mcinerney@fit-etc.com
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