I am 57 years old and in the best shape of my life. I recently joined a local gym in my area for the first time ever. I am determined to be the healthiest and in the best physical condition I can possibly be. I want to maintain this as long as I am able. I don’t want to lose strength as I get older and want to maintain my ability to do those things I enjoy. I do not want to have to depend on others. It breaks my heart to see an elderly person unable to lift groceries or even open a jar. My current goals are to build muscle, especially upper body muscle, and have a toned and muscular body. I have never really had any weight issues and have maintained a pretty healthy body weight throughout my life. I attribute this to healthy lifestyle and a daily exercise program. My main focus is to increase my strength and muscle. When someone finds out my age, they are generally surprised when I tell them. I am proud of my age and of the hard wo rk and determination I have to become strong and maintain a healthy life.
I have worked out and tried to eat healthy since my early 20’s. This was instilled in me by my Grandmother. She was somewhat of a “health nut” before it became fashionable. I started by walking outdoors and doing the “firm” workouts at home, that were so popular. I purchased a treadmill and tried to faithfully hit the cardio on a regular basis.
After while, I was looking for more of a challenge. My workout routines were no longer giving me results. I had heard about Cathe and so I tuned into Fit tv and soon purchased my first Cathe workout. This was the challenge I had been looking for. I loved Cathe’s attitude and easy to follow workouts. Notice I did NOT say the workouts were easy…just easy to follow. I loved how she taught proper form and importance of each move. I was hooked. I soon purchased more workouts and felt I was gaining strength and flexibility. Cathe is a delight! It is easy to see why she is loved by so many.
I love working out to my Cathe DVDs. I have learned so much. When I joined my local gym it was because I felt I needed heavier weights and equipment which I could not provide in my own home gym. I hired a personal trainer to help me learn the equipment and exercises I should be performing. My initial goal was upper body and toned arms. My trainer commented on how I was using perfect and proper form when doing the exercises and my reply was; “Cathe Friedrich taught me how to use proper form.”
I hit the gym 3 times a week and love my Cathe workouts on opposing days. To my surprise, I recently pressed 360 lbs on the leg press. Not bad for 106 lbs and 57 years old. I really owe much of my fitness level to Cathe.
Congratulations on your recent induction into the National Fitness Hall of Fame. It is an honor well deserved and quite frankly, I don’t know why it did not happen sooner. You are an inspiration to so many and loved by all. Thank You, Cathe!!
