06/01/2025
๐ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐น๐ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐พ๐๐ฒ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ ๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต๐ฟ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ. ๐ง๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐๐ป๐๐ฟ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ต ๐ฆ๐ต๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด!
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Hi My Name Is Linda,
Iโve been a resident of Carol Woods for approximately 18 months and have been an infrequent gym user. While Iโm not in peak athletic shape for an 80-year-old, I decided to try the gymโs Balance class about six months ago when the pool was being renovated. Thatโs when I first met Ceyonne.
From the start, Ceyonne welcomed everyone warmly, encouraging us to respect our own limits while engaging in full-body movement. The primary focus of the class is to build core strength and improve balance. The program also challenges our strength and flexibility in ways that feel both effective and safe. Yes, the class is workโbut because of Ceyonneโs steady humor and uplifting spirit, the effort feels enjoyable and rewarding. Throughout each session, she offers gentle yet consistent reminders about proper form, the foundation of any sound fitness routine.
She regularly teaches us the importance of posture to protect our backs, knees, and joints, always explaining the rationale behind each movement. For instance, during a recent toe-heel raise, she casually mentioned how this exercise helps improve circulation in the legs, feet, and toes. Her explanations are concise, informative, and seamlessly woven into the flow of the class. Itโs this combination of knowledge, joy, and intentional movement that makes her classes so beneficialโand something to look forward to.
I believe Ceyonne approaches everything she does with care and purpose. She makes it clear, both in class and through her responses, that she welcomes interaction. Just yesterday, I mentioned my concern about the typical method shown in instructional videos for getting up after a fall, which often involves using a knee. I have knee implants, so thatโs not a feasible option for me. I recalled seeing a physical therapist demonstrate a different method and shared it with Ceyonne. She immediately took interest, did some research, and quickly found the technique. We then practiced it together on the carpeted floor of the fitness center. Now I know what to do, and Ceyonne plans to create a video for the fitness website so others can benefit. It wouldโve been easy for her to brush me off, especially late in the day, but instead, she listened and actedโsomething that speaks volumes about her commitment to the well-being of residents. She often invites conversations just by sitting at the gymโs front desk and being present.
Beyond her deep expertise, Ceyonne radiates confidence, strength, and joy. She is a beautiful woman who clearly takes pride in herselfโand that pride is contagious. Her vibrant style and energy should be embraced, not suppressed. Let her shine! Let her dress with the flair that matches her leadership and passion for fitness. She makes an impressionโnot just with what she wears, but with who she is.
Ceyonne is truly a remarkable person. She brings light and positivity to our gym every day. I only wish more residents could experience her fire for fitness. She gets the highest marks across the board. She is a powerful, magnetic force in our fitness center, and we are so lucky to have her.
Linda B!
