About Me: Male, 59, Cambridgee, ON, member since Mar 2013
I am a 59 year old soon to be 60 year old man that just retired after 39 years in law enforcement. I have always enjoyed fitness training from a very young age. Once I was diagnosed with severe osteoarthrits when I was just past 30 years of age, I had to change my reg
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[More]imen of cardio training from running to biking and swimming. I also strength trained at a fairly high level for many years to help maintain range of motion. After my first shoulder replacement in 2008 I had to change my mode of strength training. I now use a Bowflex machine instead of free weights. The resistance is graduated and also doctor recommended for people with serious joint problems. My own experience is that joint replacements can pave the way to a much more enjoyable and productive life.
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