Got home yesterday from an intense tour of ten cultural and archaeological sites in Turkey in nine days. Ate wonderful food. Gained only one pound, and a woman on the trip asked me how old I am. I told her and asked why. She said, "You move so much and always walk so fast." Exercise and fitness work, and people notice.
Years ago when I was regularly taking ballet class at an intermediate/advanced level with other adult students who ranged in age from late teens to 30's, there was a lady in the class who looked like she was probably in her early 70's. And she was doing nearly everything we were doing, including jumps, turns, and balances. She rarely ever missed class and moved with grace, elegance and the very upright posture of a dancer. Whenever I saw her, I would always think, that's I want to be like in my 70's! I quit ballet for 10 years and we lost touch, but she's still my role model. Earlier this year, I started taking class again. My 70's are still a long way off, but I'm determined to get back on track emulating my old friend.
When you're a dancer you have a great advantage of realizing that you body is a tool. An irreplaceable tool like no other.
Good thing you got back on track! 😁
Got home yesterday from an intense tour of ten cultural and archaeological sites in Turkey in nine days. Ate wonderful food. Gained only one pound, and a woman on the trip asked me how old I am. I told her and asked why. She said, "You move so much and always walk so fast." Exercise and fitness work, and people notice.
Years ago when I was regularly taking ballet class at an intermediate/advanced level with other adult students who ranged in age from late teens to 30's, there was a lady in the class who looked like she was probably in her early 70's. And she was doing nearly everything we were doing, including jumps, turns, and balances. She rarely ever missed class and moved with grace, elegance and the very upright posture of a dancer. Whenever I saw her, I would always think, that's I want to be like in my 70's! I quit ballet for 10 years and we lost touch, but she's still my role model. Earlier this year, I started taking class again. My 70's are still a long way off, but I'm determined to get back on track emulating my old friend.