by April Allman | Aug 16, 2019 | Best Bodies, Exercise, Healthy Choices, Wellness
Joy Mays Age: 40 Job: Residence Coordinator for residential housing company Renewed Hope LLC Being able to have the stamina to compete in a sports competition alongside kids serves as positive reinforcement for Joy — and is a reminder of the benefits of...
by April Allman | Aug 13, 2019 | Best Bodies, Exercise, Health Battle, Healthy Choices, Wellness
Karen Stout discovered fitness can be a healing remedy when your body isn’t functioning like it should. “Yoga became my passion after I realized I could rehab myself with all of its benefits. I was born with spina bifida so I always understood I was going...
by April Allman | Aug 10, 2019 | Best Bodies, Exercise, Healthy Choices, Wellness
“I feel joy when I dance, especially tap… It works the mind and the body.” “The day you stop learning is the day you start to get old.” Barbara F. Cullen Age: 63 Job: Choreographer and Dance Instructor; Performer at Dancers Center for...
by April Allman | Aug 5, 2019 | Best Bodies, Exercise, Healthy Choices, Mental Health, Wellness
Ashley DeVault Age: 36 Job: Real estate agent for Homepage Realty and yoga instructor Adopting a fitness routine can be daunting — especially if you have a busy schedule, but the benefits of exercise go beyond losing weight. If you stick with a fitness regimen long...
by April Allman | Aug 4, 2019 | Best Bodies, Exercise, Healthy Choices, Wellness
Whitney Newby Age: 31 Job: Special Education teacher at Iroquois High School; head volleyball coach at Metro Parks Volleyball Academy and Butler High School For Whitney Newby, making fitness a permanent part of her life has given her the strength and courage to...
by April Allman | Aug 3, 2019 | Best Bodies, Community, Exercise, Healthy Choices, Wellness
If you are ready for a healthier lifestyle, a few of our Best Body participants can help you get started with free fitness classes. Melissa Goodlett, co-owner and head trainer of F45 Training with locations in Middletown, Crestwood, and St. Matthews,...