Vim & Vigor - Winter 2011 - Parrish Medical Center - (Page 50)

By Erica K. DaniEls xercised E isguise D as Fun When Dr. Ely competed in her first triathlon, in 2004, her goal was simple: “I just wanted to finish the triathlon without embarrassing myself,” she says. Now, at age 52 and with her fourth tri under her belt, her accomplishments amaze a generation half her age. “I finished a 32-mile bike ride one Sunday morning, and my 25-year-old son said, ‘How come you’re not dead?’ ” Following her parents’ example of staying active and healthy, Dr. Worsley says, “Fifty-two is not old. It’s fun doing something that you’ve never done before, and I’m not finished trying new things.” Riding bicycles is just one way Marcia Ely, DVM, left, and Wendy Worsley, M.D., train at Parrish Health & Fitness Center to stay in shape to compete in triathlons. F Have Fun, Get Fit, toGetHer Drs. Worsley and Ely have tapped into a huge component of success in any physical fitness routine. They have so much fun when they train together that it hardly feels like exercise. In fact, exercise psychology research indicates that social relationships can enhance exercise commitment, motivation, self-confidence and enjoyment. “Wendy pushes us to go faster on our bike rides,” Dr. Ely says. or centuries, three things have enjoyed the reputation of getting better with age: wine, cheese and scotch. But times have changed, and a fresh perspective has emerged. Today, people are beginning to embrace the upside of aging. GettinG in Gear At age 52, Wendy Worsley, M.D., at Port St. John Family Practice (on the second floor of the Parrish Healthcare Center at Port St. John), completed her first sprint triathlon in May 2011. Although she has always been physically active, she never considered competing in the three-pronged event because she is not a strong swimmer. But when her good friend, Marcia Ely, DVM, at Sunrise Animal Hospital, signed up for her third triathlon, Dr. Worsley thought, I’m not even sure if I can do it, but I know I’ll have fun. online Get in shape with the help of a personal trainer or wellness coach at Parrish Health & Fitness Center. Check out the fitness options at parrish healthandfitness.com. Are You Up for the Challenge? 50 Vim & Vigor • W I N TER 2 011 http://www.parrishhealthandfitness.com http://www.parrishhealthandfitness.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Winter 2011 - Parrish Medical Center

Vim & Vigor - Winter 2011 - Parrish Medical Center
Contents
Tasty Tips
Opening Thoughts
Community Calendar
Delegation of Authority
Back in Action
Supplementary Knowledge
Keys to Survival
Clearing the Air
Mark Harmon of NCIS fame makes 60 look good
This One’s for the Girls
Life After a Loss
Do Your Diabetes Homework
Healthy Returns
Making Time
Exercise Disguised as Fun
Community Health: Sleep apnea
Foundation Focus: Gifts make a difference
Ask the Expert: Rotator cuff tears and tendinitis

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