Fitness Levels

FITNESS LEVELS – 1985 – 2000 – Sandra Groom

1985                                                                                                                       2000

Led 7 x 1 hr aerobic classes weekly                                                           Walk 4 – 45 minutes weekly

Ran 4 kms a day                                                                                                                Yoga x 2 hours weekly

Smoked 20/30 cigarettes a day                                                                  Do not smoke

Weighed 112 lbs                                                                                               Weigh 112 lbs   

Drank spirits and wine moderately                                                           Drink wine moderately

Drank little water                                                                                             Drink k12+ glasses per day

Partied late and kept going next day (little ill effects)                       Able to work late and keep going, experience fatigue

Had weekends “off” to relax                                                                       Work weekends – little time off

Unhappy mentally/emotionally                                                                 Very happy mentally/emotionally

High meat and fat content in diet                                                              Low fat diet, gluten free

Gynaecological problems                                                                              Excellent health

High aerobic fitness                                                                                        Low aerobic fitness

High endurance levels                                                                                   High endurance levels

Flexible                                                                                                                Increased flexibility

Clearly defined muscle structure                                                               Little definition

Tight muscle tone                                                                                            Stronger muscles

Low stress                                                                                                           High stress