Shirley Robinson (center) takes a brisk walk in Franklin Park with two friends, Christine Holley (left) and Roma McKenzie-Campbell.

Harold Sealls is a natural athlete.

He played football back in high school and has kept in shape for years — so much so that now, at the age of 50, he says he is in the best shape of his life.

He should be. He’s been working out since he was 12. Back then he used the money he earned delivering newspapers to purchase his first set of weights. He still owns another set he bought almost 30 years ago.

“They’re sitting in my living room,” he said, quickly pointing out that they are not simply collecting dust.

“I use my weights as I use pots and pans,” he explained. “I cook regularly and I work out regularly.”

He does it all — aerobics, stretching, strength training. And plays basketball at least four times a week. Full story

The yin and yang of working out

Roosevelt Robinson is the name his mama gave him, but he goes by Master Heg.

He practices and teaches t’ai chi ch’uan, an ancient Chinese martial art that uses rhythmic movements, meditation and breathing for health and self-defense.

Now 65 years old, he says that his inauguration into t’ai chi occurred years ago. He just didn’t know it.

As a young boy, he worked with his father on a two-man saw. Both had to be in sync with one another. “Boy, you don’t move if I don’t move,” his father warned him.
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