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Show Its A Golden Opportunity are a bunch of senior citizens doing listening to Louis ArmSo what For Exercising - strong, Eddie Rabbit, Robert Goulet and Barry Manilow for 45 minutes three days a week? It must be one of the community school classes in music appreciation right? Wrong! In fact the tunes coming off stage at the senior citizens center are simply background music as 25 to 40 seniors go through an aerobic exercise workout. Whats that? Aerobics for the elderly? Thats ridiculous for people that old to be out jumping, jogging, kicking and sweating. Lets face it, people of that 'age have no business kicking their heart rates into high gear and bringing out all those creaks in their weary bones. Right? Wrong again. In fact the comments from the ladies coming out of the aerobics class are 180 degrees contrary. They sound as if they have just spent a morning in Ponce de Leons Fountain of Youth. Dixie Bates said the aerobic routines helped ease pain in her shoulder and neck that was caused when bursitis settled in. Before started taking this aerobics class, couldnt even lift my arm high enough to put rollers in my hair," sahe said. But now it is no problem at all. Then she added, This class does miracles." Waking up in the middle of the night because of numbness in the hands was not unusual for Marcelle Lance. But she says since actively participating in Golden Aerobics that is no longer a thrice-weekl- y I I problem. used to be that couldn't do any sewing or knitting because all I would do is drop the needle," she said. But not anymore. Not since have been taking these classes from Patie." Pattie" is Pattie Smith who conceived the Golden Aerobic course and now directs the seniors through the routine. It I I One And Two And . . Instructor Smith says that while the comments of improved health from her class members are encouraging, they are not surprising. It takes about 12 weeks for those participating in the program to see and feel the benefits of aerobics." But when I hear success stories about how much beter they feel and how much happier they are because of aerobics, that is what is rewarding," Mrs. Smith said. She explained that Golden Aerobics At Diet Center, you have nothing to lose but weight Lose fast oft forever weight Private, daily Keep It counseling Low prices, no contracts Call today for a fraa, introductory consultation. 840 Oquirrh 1M4 Dim CtMM. Inc. Over 1,850 loce-tions, USA, Canada KnrmMj LITE YEARS Virginia Frazier is just one of about 30 people who are taking advantage of Golden Aerobics, an exercise program for senior citizens which is taught by Patti Smith. was organized three months ago to fill a void in the Tooele area. There are many opportunities for younger people to get involved in a physical exercise program. But there was nothing being offered for the older people in the community." Everyone has the right to physical exercise, regardless of age. And until Golden Aerobics, there wasnt anything for the seniors in Tooele," Mrs. Smith said. The instructor emphasized that those participating in the Golden Aerobics are not doing strenuous exercises that will cause injuries. In fact she takes extra precautions during the routine to make sure that her students never go overboard or injure themselves. The class begins with a very simple and England. ahead: 882-481- 6 Gwen Lowry A jczi coupon matsA . . . FREEI ) TRIAL LESSON WITH THIS AD. 0M 1 1 fmwmmmmmmwmwmmmwmmmmmmmmmwmwmwmwmwmwmwmwmrz o CarPel Cleaning Service? o WEVE D D MOVED! D WHY? Because we use the finest van-mount- ed carpet cleaning system available. Because we simply try harder to give our customers the very service availble anywhere! NOWt Ws distribute tht amazing ORECK VACUUM CLEANER! Used by hotels and motels all over the country. 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"Unfortunately, aerobics has picked up a bad name because most people think of it as long periods of strenuous exercises," Mrs. Smith explained. However, for Golden Aerobics we only do what is right for them. I take extra precautions that none of these people go overboard." The requirements for entering the class are simple: doctor's permission, a pair of tennis shoes and a rug or mat for the floor exercises. Nearly everyone of that age has a physical problem that they have to work around," she said. counsel with each of them and if they have a special problem with knees or shoulders, we work around it." For example, those who have difficulty with the floor exercises have adapted stretching exercises with a chair. It is not necessary that they get down on the floor," Mrs. Smith said. They do what they can do," she I per 9 to 10 a.m. 0 like circular rotations of the head and progresses to a series of stretching of the arms, legs, back and stomach. Stretching is one of the most important aspects of the aerobics program," the instructor noted. "If you dont stretch properly before any type of exercise, it may result in a serious injury." The aerobics session then goes warm-up- D ff |