“The human body was made to move for many

ByJarrat Wood

“The human body was made to move for many important reasons, but for me, it is exercising with others that I take the most delight in. I feel so fortunate to play sport for a living, but I know for certain that I would still be playing even if it weren’t my career.” Ellyse Perry, Cricket & Soccer Dual International sportswoman #TBT #EllysePerry #30for30 #ExerciseAwarenessMonth Photo credit: adidas

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