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Kent Denton is a Texan, born and bred. A tall, strapping man at the
age of 71, he was reared in the small town of Merkel and educated at
Abilene Christian University. He’s an avid outdoorsman with a fondness
for hunting and fishing, a family man with a particular soft spot for his
six grandchildren, and a fan of Blue Bell Ice Cream.
“I like food in general,” says a smiling Kent, patting his belly. He admits
his fondness for food is the reason he managed to pack on 30 extra
pounds during his career as a pharmaceutical sales representative with
Upjohn. Sixteen years retired, the scale had climbed to 230 before he
began working out with Sun City Personal Trainer Don Moore three
years ago. Today, Kent’s weight is down to 209, thanks to twice weekly
workouts with Don at the Cowan Creek Fitness Center.
Kent says he sought the guidance of a personal trainer not just to lose
weight, but also to tone muscles and rebuild stamina, core strength and
mobility. As an added benefit, he’s seen a notable improvement in both
his blood pressure and cholesterol numbers. Right from the start, Don’s
expertise helped him pinpoint a weaker right leg, the result of a painful
high school football injury.
“Kent has always been consistent in his training, so he is a great example
for others,” says Don. “A very important aspect of remaining healthy and
improving one’s mobility and balance is to exercise consistently. Exercising
under the direction of a personal trainer ensures that people will work
out in an effective and safe manner. I’ve created thirty-minute sessions
for Kent that work the major muscle groups in his body. He has improved
not only his overall strength but his health as well.”
Don also notes the importance of an active lifestyle. “Kent has not become
sedentary in his retirement,” he adds. “As a trainer, I don’t subscribe to
the ‘no pain, no gain’ theory, but I do tell clients to ‘use it or lose it.’ Kent
has adhered to that counsel.”
According to Kent, Don keeps him focused and motivated to “build on his
success” and not relapse to unhealthy habits. “Don changes my routine
and keeps it interesting,” says Kent. “That helps me accomplish my goals
Athlete of the Month
By Lynda Dufour
Kent Denton
Personal Trainer: Don Moore
and keeps me moving forward. Exercise just helps me
feel better in general. I always feel refreshed and have
a great sense of accomplishment.”
Meet Your
Personal Trainer
Don Moore
Certifications
• Certified
Personal Trainer,
Cooper Institute
• Fitness Specialist
Special Populations, Cooper Institute
• Certified Spinning Instructor
For an appointment with Don
call 512-948-7759
Spring Dance Lessons for 2015
Lessons will be eachWednesday for 6 weeks
at both beginner and intermediate levels
in the Texas Drive Fitness Center. New
patterns…new steps…lots of fun! Only $42
per person for each session! Sign up at the
Fitness Center Front Desk.
Dates:
march 4, 11, 18, 25; April 1, 8
5-6 p.m. Country Western 2-Step
6-7 p.m. Salsa (get ready to move
those hips!)
Dance Instructors
JB and Gregory
