Two weeks ago, my 80-year old mum and I attended a strength training workshop at IFC Gym Ipoh — the only gym in Ipoh that currently offers strength training classes specially designed for senior citizens.
Since last year, my mum has been experiencing chronic aches and pains throughout her body, especially in the mornings when she first wakes up. It has been worrying to see her discomfort become part of her daily routine. Determined to improve her mobility and overall strength, she decided to take a proactive step by exploring strength training to build up her muscles and bones.
One of her close friends, who is already 88 years old, has been attending classes at this gym and has become noticeably more mobile and active. Seeing that progress gave my mum the confidence to give it a try herself. She then asked if I would accompany her to the workshop — and later join her for the training sessions. Of course, I said yes. It felt like something meaningful we could do together.
The workshop turned out to be very insightful. There was even a scientist who gave a talk on nutrition, cellular health, and how these relate to muscle development and ageing. He also helped interpret our InBody analysis results. Yes, we both did the analysis — and now we have a clearer idea of where we need to improve our muscle strength.
Mum and I will be attending a hands-on strength training practical workshop at the end of April, after which we plan to sign up for regular classes at the gym. Given that Mum’s condition involves chronic pain, we will most likely start with personal training sessions, and I’ll be there alongside her for support.
Honestly, I can’t wait to become a gym regular again after such a long hiatus — and this time, sharing the journey with my mum makes it even more special. 💪✨
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| Keying in my details into the InBody BMI measurement machine. |
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