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Longevity | New equipment | Golf | Meet the Athlete 22 WAC Magazine | wac.net Longevity New equipment Golf Meet the Athlete Q U I N N T O O M E Y ( 2 ) By Mae Folsom Jacobson Life is longer than ever before, and that's a beautiful thing! Data shows that life expectancy has nearly doubled in the United States over the past 120 years. As people live longer, they also strive to live better. Take Washington Athletic Club mem- ber Linda Perkins. She's always been into fitness, a practice she credits with getting her through a recent health scare. Now, in recovery, she's back stronger than ever. Full-day workouts that combine ReBoot, aquatics, Pilates, and the infrared sauna have helped her thrive. "If you look at exercise and recov- ery as a lifestyle, you'll benefit forever," Linda says. "As far as our health is con- cerned, I put in the work now, so I don't have to pay later." Linda's attitude of "try anything" is a prime example of how the Club's diverse offerings—including person- al training, nutritional counseling, physical therapy, massage, and more— contribute to overall well-being and a healthy lifestyle. Recently, WAC Dietitian Liz Wyos- nick took a holistic look at all the WAC provides and developed a new Lon- gevity Wellness Package. is suite of nutrition, recovery, and fitness offerings is designed for members in all stages of life who wish to harness vitality and prosper every step of the way. "Your system, your body, lasts longer with an intentional toggle between work and recovery, performance and mainte- nance, and striving and resting," explains Liz. "I'm here to make sure your tools are dialed in." For Linda, one of those most import- ant tools comes in the form of infrared sauna sessions. When she spends time in the heated room, complete with ambi- Thrive! Our new longevity program embraces the 21st century opportunity to live longer Living Fit