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Fitness Specialist at Devonshire Shares Wellness Tips

Community Members Work Out in Fitness Center and in Resort Style Pool

Community Member Sara Gordon working out in the Devonshire Swimming Pool
Community Member Sara Gordon working out in the Devonshire Swimming Pool (courtesy photo)

Palm Beach Gardens, FL -- Remy Harwood, Fitness Specialist at Devonshire at PGA National, an Erickson Living owned and managed retirement community in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, works with many Community Members at Devonshire in the Fitness Center and in the resort style pool. Harwood does one-on-one training sessions with community members every day while also teaching Exercise Group Classes consisting of balance, strength, and stretch at Devonshire.

“I encourage our community members at Devonshire to keep moving and exercise consistently to promote better quality of life,” said Harwood. “More and more are signing up for one-on-one training sessions and our Exercise Group Class is growing. Our New Year’s Resolution here in the Fitness Center is to exercise regularly and eat healthy and we are committed to both here at Devonshire!”

Devonshire Community Member Sara Gordon moved to Devonshire a few months ago and has been enjoying her new life at Devonshire.

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“I have been doing water aerobics for 20 years and now I continue to do my water aerobics routine several days week in the beautiful outdoor pool at Devonshire,” said Gordon. “I also take walks on the walking paths at Devonshire, I have started taking yoga three days a week and am learning croquet. There are so many ways to stay in shape here at Devonshire.”

Harwood shares some fitness tips on how to healthy and feel good in the New Year:

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  • EXERCISE DAILY: Try walking, riding a bike, or doing some water exercises. Don’t forget to stretch right after exercise.
  • EAT RIGHT: Eat lots of vegetables, proteins like fish, chicken and lean meats along with whole grains.
  • GET ENOUGH SLEEP!
  • STAY MOTIVATED
  • DRINK PLENTY OF WATER

About Devonshire at PGA National: Devonshire at PGA National, is one of 20 continuing care retirement communities managed by Erickson Living® and is situated on a scenic 28-acre campus on the grounds of prestigious PGA National. The community is located in Palm Beach County and is home to more than 350 community members. Additional information about Devonshire can be found at DevonshirePGA.com.

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