Wellness

Staying motivated “My athletic group motivates me! Seeing a variety of people working out no matter the age, gender, or weight keeps me going. If they can do it, I can do it! I try to go hard at every workout so that I can make a positive impact on those around me.”Best exercise“High Intensity Training. It allows you to get an hour workout in while targeting all body parts. It targets weight training, cardio, and toning. I swear by this exercise, because afterward, you feel like you’ve accomplished a lot, and the results really [...]

Photo by Melissa Donald It’s never too late…I started exercising seriously and consistently once I turned 30. I joined the gym with three other people, and I was the only person who stayed with it in the long term.Push throughThe people in my classes help push me through the tough spots. Group fitness is amazing. It’s a community of people who all share similar but different goals. We come from everywhere and everything. We meet weekly and we all fight the same fight together. I’ve met the most amazing people, amazing friends, through fitness and they [...]

Photos by Melissa Donald Strength I truly believe that it is our differences as individuals that are our greatest strengths. Our world today is ever evolving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle sometimes is not a priority. My goal is to stay fit and encourage everyone around me to choose health and fitness as a way of life.Mentor I treasure every moment that I have to live an active lifestyle. I also coach basketball at Assumption High School and I really believe that as a coach, I have to provide a good example for my players. I [...]