From an Overly Simple Beginning

by Fred
(Nashville)

I am 66 yrs. old. I think I would be described as someone who is in good shape for his age. I'm not one of those giants or muscle heads. I'm just in good shape (for my age as I said).

Of all things, it was a small exercise book that got me started about 10 years ago. It was by Joyce Verdan and I can't remember the correct name, but it was something like Living Well, or something like that. She advocated exercising at home and only using dumbbells. All the exercises used the same weight and only required small amounts of equipment. Dumbbells and a flat bench. It got me hooked and now I'm a huge advocate of Clarence Bass and also follow Logan. My exercises are much more varied and my equipment has gotten a little more intricate (squat rack, barbells, etc) but that was my start. I feel good and am young at heart as well as body. Don't quit. Keep it simple. Read all you can. I'm just a beginner compared to some but I sure am doing OK.

Fred from Nashville