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Hanging Tough
Buff Girl Diana Daly trains her sights on health. She knows firsthand that exercise and nutrition can heal the body and the mind. Despite a diagnosis of diabetes (type 1) in 2000 and breast cancer in 2003, she opts for a regular workout that invigorates her spirit as it challenges her stamina and builds her strong body. Pilates, a method of physical movement designed to stretch, strengthen and balance the body, is her first-choice exercise these days. She is shown, at left in the “Hand-Stand on the Ladder Barrel.”
Name: Diana Daly
Age: 48
Occupation: Housewife
How often do you work out and what do you do?
Everyday…run, pilates, tennis, yoga, weightlifting, snow skiing, water skiing, etc.
What is your favorite workout routine?
Private pilates sessions.
How do you keep it interesting?
I have done pilates 2 to 3 times a week for over nine years and each time I do it, I feel better than before I started.
Is there one workout that you find calms the spirit?
Pilates—-as you strengthen your powerhouse you strengthen every aspect of your life.
What exercise trends have you tried? Which have you liked? Hated?
I’m willing to try anything but I’m not a big fan of “Health Clubs” or swimming pools.
What’s your trouble zone?
Lack of flexibility.
What’s the best way to bounce back after time off ?
Don’t take time off!