Getting Personal With Trainer Lindsay Howard

Some might say the best part of personal training is the flexible hours or being able to get your own workout in while you’re working with clients. For Lindsay Howard at Sculpt 24 Fitness in Valdosta, Georgia, it’s watching her clients achieve their goals. “It’s a blessing to be a part of their journey,” she said. Howard has been a personal trainer since 2014, and … Continue reading Getting Personal With Trainer Lindsay Howard

Marine Veteran, 76, Is CrossFit Fanatic

Bill Sutton, a 76-year-old Marine veteran, is the epitome of longevity and endurance. This fitness fanatic is a regular at Thomasville’s local Crossfit community, Townie. The grandfather of five recently celebrated his 40th wedding anniversary by hiking Blood Mountain, the highest mountain on the Appalachian trail, with his wife right beside him. Sutton has developed a love for exercise since his introduction into the Crossfit … Continue reading Marine Veteran, 76, Is CrossFit Fanatic

Breathe Easy

Exercise and asthma may seem incompatible, and it is true that asthma may become triggered by physical activity. However, if used in the proper manner, exercise can improve the symptoms of asthma. Think of exercise as rehabilitation for the lungs; in order to help strengthen your internal muscles, continuous repetition is needed. Asthma is a respiratory condition caused by mucus within the lung’s airways. This … Continue reading Breathe Easy

CrossFit Challenges Mind and Body

Mary Beth Smith, 49, is always looking for the next new thing in fitness. In her desire to still look great as she got older, she discovered Townie CrossFit in Thomasville, Georgia. Smith, who has attended Townie CrossFit for the last 16 months, said that she already felt stronger after her first few lessons. This success was mostly attributed to having a capable coach. “My … Continue reading CrossFit Challenges Mind and Body

Running on After Boston Marathon Bombing

Yoga Central Studio owner April Scruggs, 50, has been an active member of the fitness community all her life. Along with owning her own business, she is an avid marathon runner. For Scruggs, running was never on her radar, especially marathons. She has always preferred fast walking, leaving the running to her husband, Ferrell. It wasn’t until he asked her to join him in a … Continue reading Running on After Boston Marathon Bombing