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Best Workouts

Tiffany White finds her way up the climbing wall at Climb Nulu. Photos: Melissa Donald If you're thinking about starting an exercise routine, Today's Woman has a few suggestions on fitness centers you might want to try.Orangetheory Fitness, St. Matthews Class: One hour fitness workout with instructor and head trainer Mike WernertCost: $99-$159/month Sore Factor: 6 Fitness Level: all levelsExerciser: Tiffany WhiteWhat to Expect: My class began at 8:15am, but I had to arrive 30 minutes earlier to complete a health form. Mike Wernert, head trainer at Orangetheory, gave me a thorough tour of the [...]

By April Allman|2017-08-17T08:30:00-04:00August 17, 2017|Exercise|

I Escaped the Sex Industry — After 35 Years

By Megan S. WillmanMary says playing the guitar brings her peace and calmness. Photos: Patti Hartog When Mary Frances was 15, her neighbor “Dirty” recruited her into the sex and adult entertainment industry. He bought her ice cream and promised to marry her one day. He did come back but not for marriage. Dirty pulled Mary into the sex trade where she remained for the next 35 years. “It all began with a milkshake,” Mary says. “I was a hungry kid with alcoholic parents. He told me what I wanted to hear, and I followed him.” [...]

By April Allman|2017-08-14T08:30:00-04:00August 14, 2017|Survival Skills|

Best Bodies & Friends: Jo-Leigh Bass, Ann Simms, Melissa Doggett

"Sure, there are days when I’m just “not feeling it,” but I promise you that I’ve never left a workout wishing that I had stayed home." -Ann Simms Read more about these ladies here. Photos: Melissa Donald

By April Allman|2018-08-01T16:04:09-04:00August 13, 2017|Best Bodies|

Best Body: Jordan Rose Wiehebrink

"I’m notorious for telling myself that I look fine how I am and that it’s ok to slack off a little, but the truth is that’s such a slippery slope." Read more about Jordan here. Photo: Melissa Donald

By April Allman|2018-08-01T16:05:04-04:00August 13, 2017|Best Bodies|

Best Body: Shannon Kessler

"It’s important to me to share with my two daughters that exercise and eating healthy is fun." Read more about Shannon here. Photo: Melissa Donald

By April Allman|2018-08-01T16:11:53-04:00August 13, 2017|Best Bodies|

Best Body: Laura Craig

"I want to take care of my body to allow me to do things I love such as hiking in the mountains with my husband and two daughters, running along with them as they ride their bikes, dancing all night to my favorite live music, or trying new things like paddle boarding." Read more about Laura here. Photo: Melissa Donald

By April Allman|2018-08-01T16:05:57-04:00August 13, 2017|Best Bodies|

Best Workouts

I Escaped the Sex Industry — After 35 Years

Best Bodies & Friends: Jo-Leigh Bass, Ann Simms, Melissa Doggett

Best Body: Jordan Rose Wiehebrink

Best Body: Shannon Kessler

Best Body: Laura Craig

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