What are the benefits for working out everyday, seven days a week?
Dewey and CJ Merrill, 55 and 56, Lake Oswego; 5 feet 9 inches, 188 pounds; 5 feet 6 inches, 115 pounds. Workout: CJ is the nurse executive at Providence Milwaukie Hospital; Dewey is a residential real estate appraiser. A year ago they decided to work together on a healthier lifestyle. With a goal of walking the Portland Marathon, they began training. CJ walked the Portland to Coast in August, and they finished the Portland Marathon in six hours, 14 minutes. They work out at least five days a week, each working with a personal trainer once weekly. Three to five days a week they get a cardio workout on stationary bikes, stair climbers and elliptical machines. CJ does an hour of weights twice a week and takes a weekly yoga class. Their two labradoodles are good for walks of three to six miles. Buddy system: CJ says, “We knew we’d be much more successful and committed if we had a goal to shoot for. And it’s good to have a training partner!” She’s lost 20 pounds; Dewey has lost 50 pounds an
Dewey and CJ Merrill, 55 and 56, Lake Oswego; 5 feet 9 inches, 188 pounds; 5 feet 6 inches, 115 pounds. Workout: CJ is the nurse executive at Providence Milwaukie Hospital; Dewey is a residential real estate appraiser. A year ago they decided to work together on a healthier lifestyle. With a goal of walking the Portland Marathon, they began training. CJ walked the Portland to Coast in August, and they finished the Portland Marathon in six hours, 14 minutes. They work out at least five days a week, each working with a personal trainer once weekly. Three to five days a week they get a cardio workout on stationary bikes, stair climbers and elliptical machines. CJ does an hour of weights twice a week and takes a weekly yoga class. Their two labradoodles are good for walks of three to six miles. Buddy system: CJ says, “We knew we’d be much more successful and committed if we had a goal to shoot for. And it’s good to have a training partner!” She’s lost 20 pounds; Dewey has lost 50 pounds an
