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JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2020 41 Over 15 years ago, member Ed Curtis took the ad- vice of his physical therapist and enlisted the help of a WAC personal trainer. His mobility issues needed additional attention, and a trainer was perfect to pick up treatment where physical therapy le off. Right away, Ed received expert guidance that helped him through his challenges. He quickly became hooked on regular training. He could feel the benefits not only during his sessions but also throughout his daily routine. Ed has changed trainers through the years. His current trainer, Darrick Kung, created a well-round- ed program that challenges Ed—who is much healthier and fitter than he was 15 years ago—with body-weight strength and power exercises. ED CURTIS One of Ed's milestones was doing unassisted pull-ups. Another came during a family trip to Hawaii. "We were out paddleboarding when one of my sons commented to his brother, 'Look, dad actually has a six-pack.'" Beyond visible improvements, Ed most values the practical changes brought through personal training. "I never worry about pushing myself too hard now," he says. "I feel like I'm prepared for pretty much anything. I hate to think of where I'd be in terms of mobility without regular training." "I feel prepared for pretty much anything."