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Fitness
Husband and wife, Sharon and Roderick Williams, are partners in life and partners at the YMCA of Greater Louisville where they have been working out together for 19 years. Several years ago Sharon Williams, 58, knew she had to “get serious about my mind, my body, and my spirit.” She credits God with helping her journey. “I am a woman of faith, but God got me through neglecting myself to protecting myself.” Part of her wellness comes from going to church and meditating as much as possible.
HER FITNESS ROUTINE:
Daily: I wake up and do stretching exercises on the floor at home. This gives my body a chance to wake up and warm up before I start my day.
Monday: Step class. I put in about 30 minutes after class for more stretching, core, and weights.
Tuesday (my favorite day): Zumba class, then core, stretching, and light weights.
Wednesday: Relax and go to morning church service.
Thursday: Spin class with light weights, core, and stretching.
Friday: Relaxation day, and I weigh in at Weight Watchers.
Saturday: I walk in the mall with all the other committed mall walkers.
Roderick Williams, 57, goes to the YMCA with his wife, Sharon, several times a week. “We work out together and try to hold each other accountable in staying fit. Having a workout partner makes a difference, even if it is another member of the Y.”
HIS FITNESS ROUTINE:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: I work out at the YMCA with weights for 45 minutes, both free and universal, elliptical and bike for 7.5 minutes each, treadmill for 15 minutes, sauna for 10 minutes, and laps in the pool for 30 minutes.
Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday: I walk outside, weather permitting, 3 to 4 miles.
HIS DIET:
I primarily eat a lot of fish and chicken. Lately, I’ve been eating a salad every other day and have lost about 15 pounds within the last six weeks.
By Sharon & Roderick Williams | Photos by Melissa Donald
Today's Transitions | Spring 2023
