John & Bea Bardsley
August 2022
John & Bea, our August member profile, love the CGC for the people they connect with while working out. Fitness has long been a part of Bea's daily routine and she became a CGC member in 2018. John's fitness journey started with a Nova Scotia Community Health program at the CGC, and when his program ended he joined as a CGC member in 2019. Since then, John & Bea come in every day during the week for their own workout routine and time on the Track together!
"You can participate in any exercise activity to suit your physical needs, at any level you desire."
John & Bea – "Halifax, NS"
- What is your favourite workout routine or your current fitness goal?
Bea – "John had a Personal Trainer provide him a workout routine in the Fitness Centre, 3 days a week. The Track is a great workout for John being in a wheelchair. I like the Fitness Centre to maintain my strength including some yoga and walking."
- What motivates you to be active/why is fitness important to you?
John & Bea – "We want to exercise to maintain our physical health which also leads to good mental health."
- What do you like about the CGC/where will we find you in the CGC?
Bea – "The Canada Games Centre offers so many different exercise activities, there is something for everyone. John and I can be found in the Fitness Centre or on the Track 5 days a week."
- What is your go-to workout song or what are you listening to right now?
John & Bea – "Music is not a motivation for us, we prefer to chat with our members during our workout."
- What is your favourite post-workout snack?
John & Bea – "Protein shake"
- What is your favourite food or indulgence?
John & Bea – "French fries"
- What do you like to do in your spare time?
Bea – "Swim in the ocean, read and baby-sit my grandchildren" John – "Read and watch the Blue Jays"
- What is your favourite book/movie/TV show?
Bea – "The Spoon Stealer/Fried Green Tomatoes/Yellowstone" John – "Where The Crawdads Sing/My Cousin Vinny/SportsNet"
- What was your first impression of the CGC?
John & Bea – "It is a wonderful community centre with everything to offer individuals and families."
- What is your favourite memory of the CGC?
Bea – "Nova Scotia Community Health introduced John to a 10-week exercise program which lead him to recognize the benefits of exercising at the CGC and obtaining a membership. My favourite memory is taking my grandson for his first swimming lessons."
- What is your favourite motivational quote?
John – "Just do it!" Bea – "Be positive"
- What do you wish other people knew about the CGC?
John & Bea – "You can participate in any exercise activity to suit your physical needs, at any level you desire."
