Daphne Fit Body Boot Camp April 2018

GARDENING: BRINGING FAMILY TOGETHER

After spending a winter cooped up inside with your family, there might be a little tension between everyone. Fortunately, it’s spring, and the warm weather, melting snow, and blooming flowers offer a good way to ease restlessness. This season, why not bring your family closer together by starting a family garden? A Learning Experience Nearly every step in the gardening process can be a learning experience for kids and parents alike. Begin by discussing where you should start and why, what supplies you’ll need, and the types of plants you want to grow. Gardening also offers opportunities to learn about science, ecology, and nutrition. Collaboration Gardening gives your family a chance to collaborate. When you’re stuck inside for long periods, you may be spending time together, but it’s usually not quality time. Working in a group to create and maintain a garden is a hands-on experience for everyone. It’s a chance to get the whole family involved with a single project, and you can literally share the fruits of your labor. Deciding on Plants When it comes to deciding which plants you want in your garden, there are many variables to consider. Do you want to grow edible plants, ones that have magnificent blossoms, or ones that are easy to care for? Flowers are a good start if you want a plant that grows a little faster; plus, they lend a pop of color to your garden. Growing vegetables is also rewarding, as the kids will take great pleasure in eating what they’ve grown. Other possibilities include sunflowers, blackberries, peas, and lettuce. You might be surprised at how willingly children eat their greens when they’ve had a hand in growing them. Family gardens can bring something new and fresh to your home. So, get outside, enjoy the sun, and discover the joys of plants and gardening.

Fit Body Forever Husband and Wife: Bob and Cathy Cruthirds

“I started Fit Body Forever almost four months ago as a continuation of rehab after having knee replacement surgery. I couldn’t be more pleased with the program and the results I’ve had. The coaches have been great at designing and implementing a routine while always being aware of the issue with my knee, which has improved my mobility, strength, flexibility, and balance. “I’m pleased to say that, as a side benefit of regular exercise and working with the suggestions of “Precision Nutrition” they provided with the program, I’ve also lost the 15 pounds which I had accumulated over the last few years. I believe that the overall fitness that this program can help us achieve is vitally important to our quality of life as we age. “I’m approaching 69 years of age, and I should have started this several years ago. But am glad to see that it’s never too late to get involved with a winning program. Fit Body Forever should be part of everyone’s routine.” –Bob Cruthirds, Fit Body Forever Member “After completing physical therapy for a bilateral knee replacement surgery, my therapist advised me to start an exercise program to increase strength in my legs. My husband was already exercising at Fit Body Forever, so I decided to try it. My legs were very weak from the surgery, and I had not exercised a great deal in many years due to my knees. “Fit Body Forever has helped me strengthen not only my knees, but my entire body, as well. It is a work in progress, but one of my goals was to get up and down off the floor. Seven months after surgery, I was finally able to get down on the floor and back up; it’s not pretty, but I can do it. “I was determined to get stronger. It has been hard, but the people I work out with and the coaches have been very supportive and cheered me along the way toward my achievements. I can now get up and down off the floor. I have increased the weights I use. My stamina has increased. My legs are so much stronger. I have made new friends. “Fit Body Forever gave me the option to work at my pace and have versions of exercises that I could do. If you have a goal to improve your health, this is a great step toward accomplishing that.”

–Cathy Cruthirds

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