1000 stories in 10 years » exercise

Jody’s story

admin — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 02:58:14 +0000

I walk my dog daily for at least 30 minutes per day. This helps me get some exercise and also allows my dog to get his well needed exercise too!

Michele’s story

admin — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 00:53:13 +0000

I have a number of medical conditions which can make life hard but I find more than 30 minutes nearly every day to exercise. Usually at lunch time, it helps me get through the afternoon at work without feeling the slump!

Sue’s story

admin — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 00:42:40 +0000

When I moved I found the local council program provided many opportunities for me to meet people and exercise.

Trudie’s story

admin — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 03:46:14 +0000

Exercise has been very important to my health as I have arthritis. Being physically active is the best thing for it.

Noel’s story

admin — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 03:45:24 +0000

Exercise has helped my breathing and I feel better.

Joy’s story

admin — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 03:43:32 +0000

Exercise has made me more flexible and life more enjoyable. I hope Beacy House continues for years to come!

Feeling great!

admin — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 23:42:22 +0000

After years of inactivity and an unhealthy lifestyle I started to exercise in my mid to late 30s. Now at 47 I am fitter and healthier than I have been all my life. Some would say that I’m a gym junkie because I can’t miss my daily dose of exercise, but if it means that I get to feel this good, I’ll wear it!

My journey

admin — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 04:00:32 +0000

In 1991 I had a fluid on my brain, it was Hydrocephalus. I was working until 28 years of age and then something changed in my brain and I finished up with cysts. One of the cysts was sitting on the pituitary gland. This gland controls hormones from the brain to the rest of the body. When I was diagnosed with the gland problems I spent nine months in hospital and had an operation on my head.

I started Heartmoves session three years ago. I was 120 kg before I started Heartmoves and now I’m down to 95kg. The benefits I have gained from these sessions are I have more energy and I’m more active. With all the physical activity I do now, nothing is too hard and I’m willing to do things straight away. I recommend Heartmoves and physical activity classes to everyone because they have benefits for all.

David Henty’s story

admin — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 00:11:26 +0000

Five years ago, I was diagnosed with ‘depressive anxiety’ and medicated. I took up other treatment strategies including an exercise routine in a gym. I ceased the need for medication a year later and now maintain an active lifestyle which … Continue reading →

Rachel Mallinson’s story

admin — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 03:44:26 +0000

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I was an ambassador for the ‘kilos for the community’ program funded under the Healthy Communities initiative. I have lost 25 kilograms over 12 months and now undertake regular exercise, both structured and unstructured, along with changing my eating habits to incorporate fantastic fresh local produce.