By:  Peg Calvario, Owner Pottstown Health Club

Breaking records is contagious positive energy!  Whether the records are home runs, world class mountain summits, running marathons, massive weight loss or a personal health and fitness goal.  We all have records to set and break.  And we can learn so much from record breakers – Barry Bonds and Werner Berger both extraordinary individuals.

Bonds’ Record  #756

In following the baseball homerun fever of number 756 – Barry Bonds, age 43 proved that breaking Hank Aaron’s record was possible.  In a congratulatory statement to Bonds, Aaron said, "it’s a great accomplishment which required skill, longevity and determination.  My hope today is that the achievement of this record will inspire others to chase their own dreams."   What are your dreams?

Werner Breaks Record on the Top of the World                            

Werner Berger, age 69 climbed to the top of the world.  On May 22, 2007 Berger became the oldest North American male to summit Mt. Everest.  One month later at PHC, Werner shared his personal climbing story.  Imagine the skill, longevity in physical training and the determination to make it to the top.  Listen to Werner’s Dream High interview.

Harry’s Rules (Author Henry S. Lodge, M.D.) to Set Your Own Record

  #1 – Exercise 6 days a week for the rest of your life.

#2 – Do serious aerobic exercise 4 days a week for the rest of your life.

#3 – Do serious strength training, with weights, 2 days a week for the rest of your life.

#4 – Spend less than you make.

#5 – Quit eating crap!

#6 – Care.

#7 – Connect and commit.

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