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Linda Corbitt is a trainer and a
student who believes " correct
form reduces risk of injury. "
Exercise Classes:
Physical, Mental Training
WRITTEN & PHOTOGRAPHED BY DAN SMITH
Older coaches for senior students continue
to be a good match for exercisers.
A
t 75, Anne Lavery appears to be in her
prime, working daily in a profession that
wears out much younger people. She has
been an exercise trainer since 2009 and
the former dancer (and mother of seven)
is one of the most popular coaches among older clientele
in the Roanoke Valley. Her daughter, Brigid, is an aerobics
instructor and is also a personal trainer.
At this moment-and it could change any time-Anne
teaches Aqua Barre, Aqua Zumba, Aqua Kickbox, Land
Barre, Zumba and Cardio Dance, usually between seven
and eight classes a week.
She teaches all ages and says she has no preference.
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" The young ones tell me 'I hope to be able to do that when
I am your age,' and the older ones, I hope, are encouraged
to see that seniors can still be active and have fun, no
matter their ailments. I have senior moments teaching,
and have to modify some movements as well, but overall,
the camaraderie we share due to our age is invaluable. "
Mitzi Tinaglia is 63 and has " been an instructor all my
life " she laughs. " I think probably 11 years continuously, "
teaching a variety of classes, mostly geared toward
older exercisers. Her own regimen is supplemented with
competitive racquetball. She is also a national champion
AKC dog trainer.
" My classes suit seniors well, " she says, " because I can
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