Marie Nisbet considers time with her trainer as something
to look forward to. For her, it's more than just an exercise
session. With a busy travel schedule to attend college sport-
ing events with her husband, Colin, and a recent Parkinson's
disease diagnosis, Marie makes training a personal priority.
Her workouts oen focus on improving her quality of life
and managing the effects of Parkinson's.
"It always comes with an element of fun," Marie says.
Her training sessions occur three times a week and oen
home in on movement quality, balance, strength, and range
of motion.
To supplement trainer-led workouts, Marie also rides
a stationary recumbent bike, which helps maintain her
energy and stamina. Research has shown positive cognitive
effects of bike riding for Parkinson's patients.
Unsure if she could stick to a fitness routine,
Marie began personal training years ago as a way
to motivate herself. Her trainer also uses their
sessions as a confidence-booster. Aer each
session, Marie says she feels better and
moves better."What used to be
drudgery is now fun,"
she says.
MARIE
NISBET
"It always comes with
an element of fun."
