Sometimes life doesn't seem fair. As a teenager, Judy Aoki got hit by a car and broke her femur. Another accident years later caused a compound fracture and broken knee. With so much weakness on her left side, she was forced to use a walker. In the midst of all of this, Judy battled breast cancer in 2012, and underwent chemotherapy. That contributed to kidney, heart, and joint problems. Things were so bad when she discovered The Perfect Workout a year ago, in fact, that she had a handicapped parking sign for her car.
Enter Julie Rocha, trainer extraordinaire at the Huntington Beach studio. "I hadn't heard about slow-motion strength training," says Judy, "but I wasn't at all skeptical. Julie and all of the trainers are so motivating, encouraging, and caring. I never would have achieved these results on my own." Slow-motion strength training is very conducive to people with injuries, since the safe, controlled movements are not hard on the joints. Julie got to work on increasing Judy's strength, being careful with her leg situation. She also helped Judy transform her diet, consuming carbohydrates in moderation and increasing her protein intake.
Nine months later, Judy was down 30 pounds, lost seven inches off her waist, and dropped her BMI (Body Mass Index) to 24, in the normal or healthy weight range. Judy says, "I am so much stronger now in every way. I'm able to do things I couldn't do before. When you're weak, you look older." At age 64, she doesn't worry about tripping or falling anymore, and she walks normally again, including speed walking. And that handicapped sign? It's gone for good. Besides the physical component, Judy believes the emotional benefits are just as important. "For me that 20 minutes twice a week gives me a chance to air my problems. The
personal trainer Huntington Beach are listening, they're sympathizing with you. We need that. You get to know the trainers personally. The Perfect Workout is a big family that really cares about you."
Judy understands that emotional connection well. As a cancer survivor, she gives back to others who are in a similar situation as she was a few years ago. She volunteers at the American Cancer Society, and provides pet therapy to patients at Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center, in the oncology and other departments. The pet therapy dogs help open up the conversation with patients who really need to talk. "It's very rewarding work," says Judy. It's all part of her bright outlook on life. "I would say I've gotten younger and more confident. I feel different about myself. It's a mental thing. It feels good to be strong. I am proof that The Perfect Workout works."
The Perfect Workout Huntington Beach
16742 Gothard St #106,
Huntington Beach, CA 92647, United States
+1 714-460-5207
