Carrying On in Spite of Stage 3 COPD
By Ashli Findley For most people, being able to breathe normally is something taken for granted. Yet, Pamela [...]
Best Workouts
By Brigid Morrissey Brigid Morrissey tries an intro to ballet class at Louisville Ballet. 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.Downtown Pilates, NuluClass: One hour Private Pilates SessionBring: nothing, even water is providedCost: $18 for mat class drop-in, $40 for semi-private instruction drop-in, $70 for private instruction drop-in. It also offers package deals and other services.Sore Factor: 2Fitness Level: any levelExerciser: Brigid MorrisseyWhat to Expect: It was cool and dim, and natural light shone through the storefront windows, [...]
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 [...]
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.” [...]
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
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
