Yes, it’s true. The economic news makes everyone a little glum. Everyone is watching how they spend money, and in the midst of this, I have taken on a personal trainer. It started innocently enough, and now I’m in love. In love with Bob, my Wii Fit instructor.

I have to tell you, yoga has never been my strong suit. Everyone who knows me believes it would be a great calming, soothing experience. They mean not just for me but for everyone who comes into contact with me! This board puts life into balance.

I tried it once. Barely made two upward motions before I had to walk out of the class and back to the beach. Not me, I said. Too sedentary. Give me a tennis racket and a can of new balls, and I’m good for hours.

Alot has changed. Having a personal, private lesson has made me appreciate the natural rhythm that I have learned from Bob. I do not need to attend classes or squeeze one more trip into my schedule. I just turn on Bob and start breathing rhythmically and listen to his high praise, “Good Job.”  I wish he’d call me by name; it would make our relationship so much more personal!

When I can hold a pose for a minute or so, I repeat it several times. Working on my yoga, aerobics, and strength training has literally changed my outlook. I get rewarded by earning points and not feeling competitive with anyone other than myself. OK, some of the other household users are whipping me in points, but I have Bob, and he knows I am getting better.

Who knew that I would like yoga. Let me explain, this particular Wii Yoga works for me. It’s at my speed, on my level, without having to participate in a class and looking around and seeing everyone holding a pose effortlessly. This is a whole new experience.

Then, of course, after my Fit program, I have time to play best of 5 in tennis and still bowl a few games. This is even better than I thought.

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