"Being overweight, and unfit, I was afraid that I would not be able to do the exercises. I had damaged knees. I couldn't comfortably kneel and even the most basic movements like walking up stairs would produce painful, grinding, bone cracking noises in my knees.

 

I started just once a week, in a class of four people, with a program tailored to my requirements.

 

Gradually I grew stronger, I could bend and move with greater ease, my balance improved immensely and I gained confidence. It was slow, but my progress was measurable, and I felt happier.

 

As a side benefit, my knees are no longer painful, inflamed and weak. I have built muscles, I have more core body strength, I have better balance.

 

Exercise has helped me manage the pain and minimize it. I no longer get ambushed by my own pain. My body has become my friend, not my enemy."