Why She Loves Yoga — and Belly Dancing
Karen McKnight Job: Vehicle Assembly Technician and Joint Inspector at Kentucky Truck Plant of Ford Motor Company; Yoga Instructor Age: 56 A work-related injury spurred Karen McKnight’s interest in becoming proactive about her health. For 22 years, Karen...
The Way She Honored Her Mom Through a Race
Lauren Deerwester Age: 38 Job: Video Monitor Tech/Mental Health Tech at Our Lady of Peace An unexpected turn of events at a marathon gave Lauren Deerwester a sense of purpose — and became a symbol of her mother. “In 2014 I was registered to run the Derby...
How This Woman Fits in Exercise while Caregiving for Her Mother and Her Daughter
Roxanne Hack-Smero Age: 59 Job: Retired firefighter; currently an Administrative Assistant and PE teacher for Highlands Latin School, Indiana; Mom to Shiloh (12); Primary caregiver for mother (Joyce) who has Alzheimer’s. Setting time aside for a workout isn’t...
How She Involves Her Family in Fitness
Alyssa Schlimm Age: 32 Job: Counseling Coordinator at Sacred Heart Academy, Performer and Event Coordinator for CirqueLouis Alyssa Schlimm wants her children to understand that taking care of their bodies should be the priority — and they can have a good time...
She Knows the Food Details
Jamie Stich Age: 34 Job: Owner/Chef at Prep Meals 502 and a Personal Trainer and Coach at CrossFit Cavalry Eating the right types of foods is an integral part of a good fitness plan, but if you aren’t sure where to start, Jamie Stich shares a few tips to get you...
