Gord here…
I type this blog on the eve of the yearly CHFI Oldies Dance at the Sheraton Centre. I am pounding back the tall, cold glasses of water and trying to catch my breath. I have just finished a unique workout and I’d thought I’d share it with you.
Every month at the Old Mill, the Wiseguys put on a little show called the Saturday Night Oldies show. During the show I do a quick Elvis act, I come out to the fanfare, shake around like a leaf on a fuzzy tree, then leave the stage in a whirlwind of fist pumps and sideburns.
The other Wiseguys will tell you that it leaves me a little winded…well a lot winded. I am in not-so-good-shape. Earlier this month I purchased an Elvis-like jumpsuit from the fine folks at Graceland (Elvis’ beloved mansion). I go and try it on and let’s say it’s a little snug around the belly area. It was then when I started my new workout program and that is The Elvis Stage Act.
To make sure I have my moves correct for the 2 Oldies dances in consecutive nights, I have been doing shoulder shaking, arm windmills and lip curls to Elvis’ 1970’s concert albums. I have dropped a few pounds and more importantly increased my stamina. It will make it easier for when I do take the stage tomorrow night and Saturday night, Mike Cooper isn’t by the phone with 9-1 already dialled just in case.
