Testimonial – David Oldfield

I would like to take this opportunity to commend our local manager for running "Use It Or Lose It" classes twice a week.

I am 71 years old and have been a member of the Wodonga Lifestyle Gym for 12 months.

On Wednesday 11 April 2001 I underwent open heart surgery at St Vincent's Hospital in Melbourne, to replace the aorta valve, reduce the aorta and clean out one artery.

The operation went well and the staff were surprised at my fast recovery. When the nursing staff discussed this with me I told them of the "Use It Or Lose It" classes I had been attending and they said that explained my level of fitness and quick recovery.

When the physio therapist visited me after the operation to start my exercise program, she was astounded to find that I was already fit and able to perform the exercises that I needed to do. When I told her about my attendance at the "Use It Or Lose It" classes twice she said that my good recovery was a direct result of my participation in these classes.

The "Use It Or Lose It" classes are of great benefit to the older members of the gym and others in the community who have let their fitness levels drop and now wish to regain mobility and a healthier life style. For some it will remain their permanent program while others it will no doubt be a stepping stone to other programs.

I was fortunate to find this class and be able to get fit before my operation and I shall do my best to encourage others to attend.

Yours faithfully,
David Oldfield