BOOMER Magazine: September 2019

Active At Any Age
Rick Graffis, 64, has been working out at THE STUDIO Martial Arts & Fitness
in Roseville for four years. He has been an active person his whole life,
beginning in high school. His current favorite workouts are cardio
kickboxing and weight training, both of which he does at THE
STUDIO. We asked Graffis a few fitness questions to get to know
how and why he’s managed to stay active later in life.
Boomer: How often do you work out?
Rick: Five to six times per week.
Boomer: What do you enjoy about
working out?
Rick: In addition to the physical
benefits of working out, I enjoy the
camaraderie of exercising with a
group.
Boomer: Have you ever
taken a break from exercising
regularly? If so, why? And
what inspired you to come
back to it?
Rick: I have taken a couple
of breaks from regular exercise
due to injuries. I really missed the
consistent activity and challenge of
exercise so I was anxious to return as
soon as I was physically able.
Boomer: Do you prefer working out
alone or with a group?
Rick: I prefer working out in a group
class setting. I get a much more
intense workout with someone else
teaching or coaching me than I would
[if I was] alone.
Boomer: How do you keep up with
your workout routine when you’re
traveling?
Rick: Working out while traveling can
be challenging, but [I] usually [find]
alternative facilities.
Boomer: What are your preferred preand
post-workout snacks?
Rick: “I usually have a banana preworkout,
and a salad or whole-grain
cereal following [my workout].”
Boomer: What’s your favorite
indulgent meal or treat?
Rick: Steak or a really good
hamburger.
Boomer: Do you prefer working out
indoors or outdoors?
Rick: I do go for an occasional bike
ride, but otherwise I prefer working
out indoors.
Boomer: Do you have any fitness tips?
Rick: The only fitness tip I have is to
try to be consistent. Even a shorterthan-normal
workout is better than
doing nothing.
Rick with THE STUDIO
owner Amitis Pouraruan
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