PWR!Gym Rules
There was a time, not that long ago, when I perceived these as formidable obstacles. That was before I met Becky Farley . I used to go to the gym and lift and press half my body weight. Now, walking on this balance beam, mere inches off the floor, is a major accomplishment. For those of us with a compromised ability to put one foot directly in front of the other, not deviating as we compensate for our disabilities, that little height is a challenge. Becky just laughs and asks me to turn around and try it again, this time with gusto. The gym is furnished with gently used cast offs from Canyon Ranch and local gyms. The bikes may be last year's models, but they are newer than the ones at LA Fitness, my "real" gym. The BoSu (Bottom Side Up) is bouncy enough to repel my good leg and cosset my damaged one. Becky has me bounding off it, using hiking poles for balance. It's a good thing the floor is rubbery and safe; I've never landed on it but i...