Today I would like to inspire you by spotlighting a VIP client or ours named Karen.
Karen has been with us in since April and is a dedicated volunteer at the Assistance League of Santa Ana. A non-profit that provides the community with basic needs and other forms of support. They have a thrift store, a dentists office, and they also sponsor families in need.
The Assistance League was started by women here in Southern California and has been around for over a century.
Karen has been working out 2-4 days a week for about 6 months now, and has gained strength because of her consistency.
A few weeks ago, Karen and her husband went on vacation. When she got back, she told me the most amazing story.
Karen goes to a certain beach for vacation. She says its easy to get out in the surf, but that there is a small drop a couple yards off the shore.
To get back to shore, she usually has to ask for assistance to get back on the beach. Her husband will usually grabs her by the arm and pulls her up from the water.
This time however, Karen was able to use her legs to get back on the beach. She essentially did a step-up!!! Wow, all those lunges and squats, and step-ups really payed off.
This is amazing considering that Karen was never really into lifting weights before. She joined because she wanted to get stronger and get more bone density. She understands that as we age, the bones get softer and muscle gets harder to keep.
The most amazing part is that Karen is in her 70s but moves around as if she is in her 50s.
She is truly an inspiration for others in the community.