100 Moments

10:10 10.10: Anatomy of a Moment

Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital Wellness Center

Rocky River, Ohio
10:10 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time

“Pick up the weights you’re comfortable with …” 

Bicep curls, everybody. Over a playlist of uptempo songs, instructor Gina Moore gives directions, exhortations and reminders about proper form to the fitness class for people ages 55 and older. 

“Bend your knees … bring those elbows back … keep your chest lifted …” 

Bill and Linda Kosmac have been coming here for more than a decade, ever since they retired. He was in inside sales; she was an administrative assistant. Bill is at the front of the gym; Linda prefers to be toward the back. They’ve been married 49 years. 

“Four … five … six …” With help from the class, Gina counts the repetitions. 

Bill and Linda realize they have to take good care of themselves if they hope to take care of others. “We want to be around for our grandkids,” he says. They have six of them. Want a real workout? Try babysitting a 3-year-old. 

“We’ve got to keep moving,” Linda says. “It’s our mantra.” 

Around them, friends mirror their movements. Sometimes they’ll get together after class for coffee or a bite to eat. 

“Form looks perfect!” 

Arms flexing. Blood pumping. Keeping moving, moment to moment, together. 

Photograph by Shawn Green