\u201cTheir encouragement and care has enhanced my health and well-being, and they are the favorite reason (why) I live in Bethany Village.\u201d <\/p>\n
Connecting with the Bethany Village residents is also a favorite for Nandrasy and Vincent in their jobs. They develop longer-lasting relationships with the residents compared to other personal trainer-client relationships. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt just means more,\u201d said Nandrasy, who has been with the Bethany Village Center for about eight years and in the fitness industry for 18 years.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s more important than just, say, losing weight or getting stronger. (They) need us so they can live a regular, fruitful life.\u201d <\/p>\n
Vincent, who has been at the Bethany Village Fitness Center for almost two years and has been in the industry for 10 years, was also drawn to the center because of how dedicated the residents were to their exercise programs. <\/p>\n
\u201cThey were very receptive of the information and everything that I was providing and giving to them because they know that they need it, they want to do it, they know that they need to do it,\u201d Vincent said. \u201c… I got into training to help people, and these are the people who need the most help.\u201d <\/p>\n
The exercises aren\u2019t just a pastime or hobby for the residents with whom Nandrasy and Vincent work \u2014 the workouts help them stay in physical shape to spend time with their grandchildren and do daily tasks. <\/p>\n
Hines was particularly inspired to train with Nandrasy and Vincent when another resident, who is in her 90s, planned a 30-day excursion to Antarctica for this coming January. <\/p>\n
\u201cShe goes five days a week to their exercise classes,\u201d Hines said. <\/p>\n
The Centers for Disease Control recommends adults 65 years old and older get at least 150 minutes<\/a> of exercise at a moderate intensity each week. This could be 30 minutes a day, five days a week. The CDC also suggests older adults get at least two days of activities that strengthen muscles<\/a> and other activities to improve balance<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cIt becomes really important to keep that muscle mass and keep that strength and agility,\u201d Nandrasy said. <\/p>\n