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pg 6. STARTING LINE Fit Photos, Facts and Products pg 8. FIT NEWS – Forrest Spence 5k – Midnight Classic Bike Tour pg 10. HEALTHY LIVING Expert Q&A: – What is the Graston Technique? – Avoiding Heat Injuries pg 12. COVER Memphis’ Fittest Share Their Workouts and Nutrition Tips pg 28. 2ND ANNUAL FIT LIST You Voted, Winners Revealed!

pg 32. BODY Rack The Weights, Use Your Bodyweight For A Total Workout pg 34. COACH’S CORNER Nutrition for Runners pg 26. WEEKEND WARRIORS – Karen Adams – Olaf Schulz pg 38. EVENTS CALENDAR pg 40. PHOTO FINISH – Sportsball Black Tie and Tennis Shoes – Stars and Stripes 5k – Gibson 5k

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When not beating the streets to promote health and fitness, Amy enjoys walking Midtown’s Green Line with her daughter Emma. Her favorite part of magazine publishing is sharing success stories with readers.

Hailey

Hailey has been running over half her life - fortunately not from the law! She has run marathons and half-marathons in Dublin, NYC, LA, Anchorage, Seattle, Red Woods, Big Sur, New Orleans, Sylamore 25K, Shelby Farms 50K and Memphis (6 times). Trails are her new love along with interviewing Weekend Warriors with the same passion for fitness.

Christin

A freelance PR/Marketing professional, Christin Parsons began running in 2010 and hasn’t stopped since. She now runs everything from 5Ks to marathons, and is an RRCA certified running coach. When she’s not on the pavement or trails, you can find her traveling with her husband and her three rescue dogs. Visit her website at christinparsons.com.

David

David Thornton is a freelance writer, chef and creative. He holds a BA in Speech from Arkansas Tech University, where he was awarded both creative writing and theater performance scholarships during his academic career. Thornton is driven to create, and often picks up a paintbrush when not working on a new piece of writing or culinary creation.

Sarah

Sarah received her BFA in photography from the University of Memphis and now works as a freelance photographer and a technician for lensrentals.com. She spends much of her time in front of her computer editing, but her free time is devoted to trying every Sunday brunch Memphis has to offer.

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Erica Walters is a health coach/educator at the Church Health Center. She also teaches aerobic classes at Inbalance Fitness Harbor Town. Beyond writing and teaching aerobics, she enjoys long runs, traveling, jumbotrons at sporting events and hoarding nail polishes.

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Robin Beaudoin is a lifelong Memphian and healthy eating enthusiast, with a background in art and education. She enjoys spin classes, yoga, and practices krav maga. She is wife to an avid outdoorsman, and mother to two ninjas. Her favorite part of writing is sharing experiences and connecting with fellow Memphians.

Christopher balances a full-time career and part-time freelance photography. He enjoys spending time with his family and is dedicated to living a healthy lifestyle. Along with his passion for for photography, he is an advocate for running, biking and gym conditioning. Visit his website at www.chrishopephotography.com.

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Leading a fit life is a non-negotiable for Kerri. Barbells and big breakfasts are her favorite “necessities.” She’s enjoyed stints in Crossfit, powerlifting, and the NPC bikini division. She is constantly searching for Memphis’ best French toast.

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FIT NEWS

Seventh Annual Forrest Spence 5K Promises Fun for Families The 7th annual Forrest Spence 5K is a wonderful event for all ages. Bring your friends and family to walk or run the 3.1-mile course through Overton Park on Saturday, August 23.

the Mid-South. The Forrest Spence Fund touches countless lives each year, leaving fingerprints of compassion across our community.

The Forrest Spence 5K begins at Overton Park near the pavilion on East Parkway at 8:00 a.m. This fun-filled day includes a 5K, a 1-mile fun run, a 100-yard dash, food, door prizes, music, and a great community of people, and a kid’s activity area with bounce houses, slides, face painting, games, and more is certain to provide fun for all! Strollers are welcome, and you can register online at ForrestSpenceFund.com. All race proceeds benefit The Forrest Spence Fund. The mission of the Forrest Spence Fund is to assist with the non-medical needs of critically or chronically ill children and their families throughout

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Meritan Readies For 15th Annual Midnight Classic Bike Tour www.forrestspencefund.org Meritan’s 15th annual Midnight Classic Bike Tour will begin at midnight, Saturday, August 23 at Tiger Lane, before making its way through the heart of the city. Prior to the Bike Tour, the annual Lunar Festival will begin at 9:00 p.m., and feature tailgating, food trucks, and music from Gary Escoe’s Atomic Dance Machine. The Bike Tour, a leisurely, non-competitive bike ride between Tiger Lane and downtown Memphis, is open to bike lovers of all ages and abilities. Bike vendors and repair experts will be available along the route for bike breakdowns and for those who need a little help. Police and volunteers will also be stationed along the route for safety.

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Now listed among local events as one of the Top 25 Things to Do in Memphis, the Midnight Classic Bike Tour attracted more

than 2,000 bicyclists last year, and event organizers expect to exceed that number this year. “As biking in Memphis becomes increasingly popular, Meritan’s Midnight Classic Bike Tour has become the signature event in Memphis for bike enthusiasts,” said Melanie Keller, president of Meritan, Inc. “We draw riders from all over the Mid-South. Some ride alone, some ride in organized groups, and others bring their whole families to ride.” Meritan is one of the city’s largest non-profit health social services agencies. Proceeds from the event support Meritan’s many services that benefit senior citizens, including home healthcare, care for intellectually and developmentally disabled persons and special needs foster children.

After the tour, Central BBQ, Gibson’s Donuts, and Fat Tire Beer will be served to all cyclists. Registration is $35 for adults and $20 for children, students, and military personnel with current identification. Registration fees will increase after August 15. To register visit Meritan’s website at Meritan.org or call (901) 766-0678 for more information.

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WHAT IS THE GRASTON TECHNIQUE? The Graston Technique® is a form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization. There are six curved stainless steel instruments that allow practitioners to identify and treat a variety of soft tissue restrictions. This technique can help break down collagen cross-links, stretch connective tissue, and increase blood flow to the area to speed up healing. The use of the instruments provides broader surface contact that patients tend to prefer, and reduces the stress to clinicians hands. It also allows us to address deeper tissue and increase circulation more quickly than with our hands, especially on muscular athletes.

What type of injuries benefit from the technique? Any soft tissue injury can benefit from this technique, whether it’s chronic or acute. I have been using it on several patients with cervical strains, lateral epicondylitis, hamstring strains, calf strains, and plantar fasciitis, with great results. Post-operative scar mobility can also be improved.

glide an instrument over the skin, it resonates in your hand as restrictions are detected, amplifying the change in tissue texture. Once the area is found, a variety of strokes can be applied to break up the adhesion. Our patients are able to feel the restricted areas as the instruments are stroked over a region and can tell when they begin to loosen.

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AVOIDING HEAT INJURIES

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As we progress through a relatively cool Mid-South summer, the topic of heat injuries may seem a bit off this year. However, with fall sports beginning to practice, heat injuries and illness become important

The types of heat injuries can be broken down into heat cramps, heat exhaustion, rhabdomyolysis, and heatstroke. Heat cramps consist of skeletal muscle cramping, usually in the abdomen or the extremities. The contractions are involuntary and painful. The cramps typically last one to three minutes, but can repeat for up to 8 hours. Heat exhaustion is the inability to continue exercise, with or without collapse. This is characterized by rapid heart rate with low blood pressure. Someone with heat exhaustion also may be irritable, appear pale, and display decreased coordination, weakness, and dizziness. An important distinction is that the body temperature is less than 104 degrees. Rhabdomyolysis, or muscle breakdown, is damage to the muscle tissue with possible resultant injury to the kidneys. A person experiencing rhabdomyolysis experiences muscle pain, but not cramping, and possible

sweating. The breakdown may cause the urine to have a characteristic Coke-colored appearance. Finally, heatstroke consists of mental-status changes ranging from delirium to seizure, coma, and even death. All of the signs of heatstroke may be present, along with a body temperature over 104 degrees. Clotting disorders, disorientation, irrational behavior, seizures, or coma can also be present. Treatment for heat injury depends on the severity. The initial step is to remove the person from the sun and place them in the shade to allow cooling. Additional methods of cooling include mist spray and fans, applying ice to the armpits, groin and neck, and an ice water bath. Once in the shade, removing excess clothing and equipment is the next step. Finally, fluid and electrolyte replacement needs to occur. If anything other than heat cramps is suspected, emergency care needs to be sought. Prevention of heat injuries has multiple steps. The first is to perform heat acclimatization. Exercising should be performed in the heat, which improves response to the heat in just a few days, with a maximum response time of 10 days. This will lead to sweating sooner

during exercise with less salt loss in the sweat. Rest periods should be planned while avoiding direct sun if possible. Sleeping at least six hours per day improves response to heat. Drinking cool water is an additional way to help decrease core temperature. Finally, increasing salt intake and taking two full weeks to slowly acclimatize to heat can help prevent heat injuries. Dr. Kevin Coates is an Orthopaedic Surgeon with Memphis Orthopaedic Group. To schedule an appointment, call (901) 381-4664 or visit MemphisOrthoGroup.com.

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RICK McCRACKEN 38 OCCUPATION: Co-Owner, Ultimate Foods. HOW I STAY FIT: I go for intensity in my workouts. My time at the gym is too precious to be wasted. I am smart about covering all my bases—I would hate to get injured because I didn’t prevent it. And I eat foods that help me out, not work against me. FAVORITE BODY PART ON A WOMAN: Legs and booty! You can’t get away from those! WHEN I AM NOT WORKING OUT I LIKE TO: Create new healthy food dishes and play with my dog at the park. IF I WEREN’T A BUSINESS OWNER I WOULD BE: A racecar driver. Anyone who has ever ridden with me can attest to that! STRANGEST COMPLIMENT: Someone told me I had a certain je ne sais quoi about me. Clearly they had no idea what they were talking about. MANTRA: Touch as many lives as possible. EXTRAVAGANCE: My Infiniti M56 S. It’s more than I need, but definitely worth it. I LOOK FOR: Kindness in people, and how they treat strangers and animals. That tells a lot about someone. GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: Starting a new business from the ground up.

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IN MY GYM BAG: Ha! What’s not in my gym bag? It’s worse than a ladies purse, minus the lipstick of course.

FITNESS TIP: A lot of people detest cardio so much that they skip it altogether. I love to do quick, accelerated cardio between sets when I lift. It can be any plyometric/jump or something like 45 jumping jacks, a go-to of mine. I don’t rest; I go between weights and cardio, speeding up my workout and burning fat. NUTRITION TIP: Carry around a cooler where you can keep your meals and snacks. Eating every two-three hours helps keep your metabolism at its highest. You can get a cooler and food at Ultimate Foods. BOXERS OR BRIEFS: Boxer Briefs! It’s a wonderful hybrid. EMBARRASSING FITNESS MOMENT: I was looking at something else as I was walking, and I walked right in to a stone pillar at the French Rivera Spa. Super smooth!. Photo by Topher Paul Photography

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SERINA BRANCH 21 OCCUPATION: Ultimate Foods and NASM certified personal trainer. HOW I STAY FIT: I make sure I break a sweat six times a week. FAVORITE BODY PART: The stomach. Not necessarily having abs, but looking at someone’s stomach can determine their true fitness level and how consistent they are with their nutrition. WHEN I AM NOT WORKING OUT I LIKE TO: Do anything active—go to the beach, travel, read, cook, and write! PEOPLE WOULD DESCRIBE ME AS: Hungry. STRANGEST COMPLIMENT: “I love your veins.” MANTRA: “Spend your life getting fatter, or live your life getting fitter.” GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: I signed as a sponsored athlete and fitness model with the supplement company VPX. IF YOU COULD COME BACK AS AN ANIMAL, WHAT WOULD IT BE?: I would want to come back as a shark because they live in a completely underwater world and have no physical enemies or anything to fear. FITNESS TIP: Form. Proper form of any exercise should be mastered before increasing the weight!

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NUTRITION TIP: Drink water before, during, and after every meal. Take control of your hunger; don’t let huger take control of you!

ANY FITNESS EMBARRASSING MOMENTS: When I first started working out, I was with my boyfriend at the time and he went to go get water, so I tried to move the 45-pound plate off of the squat rack while he wasn’t looking. I ended up dropping it on my big toe and breaking it completely in half. I was also wearing Vibram shoes at the time. It was a rather embarrassing and painful moment, but we all have to start somewhere! Photo by Topher Paul Photography

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FAUZI KHAN AGE: “One should never trust a woman who tells one her real age. A woman who would tell one that would tell one anything.” – Oscar Wilde OCCUPATION: General Dentist, D.D.S. IF I WEREN’T A DENTIST I WOULD BE: An Actress BEAUTY PRODUCT MUST-HAVES: Dior Show mascara and Stila and Sephora lip gloss HOW I STAY FIT: Plyometrics, HIIT training, weight lifting, and cardio 5 days a week. MANTRA: Believe deep down in your heart that you’re destined to do great things. MY REAL LIFE HERO IS: Amanda Latona, recording artist turned IFBB Bikini Pro and fitness model. EXTRAVAGANCE: I‘m obsessed with Pedro Garcia heels, Rag & Boone booties, Nike tennis shoes and designer sunglasses. Don’t ask me how many how pairs I own—it’s insane! FITNESS TIP: Shock your body. Don’t get caught up in the same routine. Hair and makeup by Hani Juddin (901) 651-8870 Photo by Heather Horton

HUGO CILERIN 26 OCCUPATION: Fitness coach/sales associate HOW I STAY FIT: I take classes at the YMCA downtown and I incorporate calisthenics with free weights. For cardio I play basketball and run at the track. I eat mostly organic and natural, but I do treat myself on the weekends. WHEN I AM NOT WORKING OUT: I like to eat, meditate, surf social media and read.

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MY REAL LIFE HERO IS: Author Jon Peniel. GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: Winning my 6th grade spelling bee. FITNESS TIP: Switch it up frequently. Keep changing your routine, reps, sets and balance. EMBARRASSING MOMENTS: I was working out with a resistance band and it snapped and slapped me right on the butt. It stung so bad. Photo by Mario Walker

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AUDREY TOWNSEL 35 OCCUPATION: Health Service Administrator, Shelby County Jails, and Licensed Clinical Psychologist. I STAY FIT: Fasting, cardio three times a week and strength training four to five times a week. STRANGEST COMPLIMENT SOMEONE HAS GIVEN YOU? “You have a nice mole.” MY REAL LIFE HERO: Valisia Lakae, former classmate and East High alumni who was nominated for a Tony Award for her Broadway performance as Diana Ross in “Motown.” She is a cancer survivor now. Soon after she debuted on Broadway, she was diagnosed with cancer. She is now cancer-free and proudly advocates while wearing a baldhead in an image-driven business and society. She is my definition of a warrior. GREATEST EXTRAVAGANCE: My perfume collection. GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: The promotion to Health Service Administrator, and being the youngest and only female to hold that position in the Shelby County Jails while training for my first fitness competition (won first in my class), and managing being a single mom to a son that calls me a “super hero.” NUTRITION TIP: Eat! A lot of people think the way to become healthy is by starving themselves or going on crash diets. Photo by Jordan Beckham

FELIX PESCE 49 OCCUPATION: Certified Personal Trainer HOW I STAY FIT: I lift weights 4 days per week and walk/run 20-35 miles per week.

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FAVORITE BODY PART ON YOURSELF AND THE OPPOSITE SEX: Definitely abs. A tight midsection is a pretty good indicator of overall fitness. It is very difficult to achieve or maintain unless you utilize all your fitness practices in conjunction with one another—resistance training, cardio and diet.

WHEN I AM NOT WORKING OUT: I spend time with close friends and family, travel, read, cook and keep up with my studies of the Italian language. IF I WEREN’T A PERSONAL TRAINER: I would be a veterinarian. GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: In my early 30’s, I naturally packed on 40 pounds of muscle on my 120-pound frame in less than 2 years by making changes to my diet and exercise habits. This gave me incentive for future achievements. NUTRITION TIP: When you eat is just as important as what you eat. Never skip breakfast! ANY EMBARRASSING FITNESS MOMENTS: I was doing squats on the smith machine and leaned back too far causing the whole rack fell over on top of me. Luckily, no one was injured. Photo by Topher Paul Photography

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GAIL MCNINCH 43 OCCUPATION: Group Fitness Instructor at the YMCA and Independent Beach Body Coach. HOW I STAY FIT: I teach three to four fitness classes most days and eat a clean diet 95% of the time. TEAM: I am on a team with some other fitness instructors and Beach Body coaches called the Focus 5. FAVORITE BODY PART: Toned, muscular arms. You should check out my husband’s guns! FUNNIEST COMPLIMENT: My students call me a maniac after class, but they say they mean it in a good way. MANTRA: Find something you are truly passionate about and pursue it. Life is just too short not to! MY REAL LIFE HERO IS: My mother. She is battling and winning her fight with cancer for the second time. Her faith in God, strength, and positivity is so inspiring. GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: Professionally, getting my very first certification (for Zumba) in 2011 after a fluke ankle injury. NUTRITION TIP: Eat four to six small meals a day to keep your energy and metabolism high. Photo by Crystal Brisco Photography

CHIP WILLIAMSON 49 OCCUPATION: IT Analyst for FedEx, and a Business Development Advisor for gwig.com (Go Where I Go). FAMILY: My partner, Chris Cooper, and daughter Sasha. HOW I STAY FIT: Consistent, intense workouts, great nutritional regimen and setting goals. IF I WEREN’T IN IT: I would be a pilot.

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MANTRA: The best place to find a helping hand is at the end of your own arm.

EXTRAVAGANCE: Great international vacations! GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: Serving on the board of directors for the Memphis Child Advocacy Center (MemphisCAC.org). IN MY GYM BAG: The same gym belt I had in high school over 30 years ago. My waist size hasn’t changed. FITNESS TIP: Work every body part to be a complete package. NUTRITION TIP: Write down your daily food intake to see if you are getting the right combination of protein, fats, carbs and water. Photo by Chris Heimann of Topher Paul Photography

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JOHN TRENT 31 OCCUPATION: Owner Operator, Urban Fitness Kickboxing. HOW I STAY FIT: Teaching kickboxing and racing triathlons, 5Ks, and Road Racing bicycles. I ride on average 150 miles a week and run about 10. TEAM: Memphis VELO. We are a registered USAC and USAT team based in Memphis. Check out MemphisVelo.com for more info. WHEN I AM NOT WORKING OUT I LIKE TO: Research local politics and hang out with my family. GREATEST EXTRAVAGANCE: Bikes. I spent well over $10,000 on bikes last year. GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: Becoming an Eagle Scout. WHAT’S IN YOUR GYM BAG: My gym bag is my car so I have a lot of trash mixed in with a bike, swim gear, sparing equipment, loose change, and Starbucks! FITNESS TIP: Acknowledge when you’re over trained. Even for the highest-level athlete, proper rest is a staple of keeping it together. NUTRITION TIP: Eat healthy 85% of the time, never eat fast food, and put down the coke. MY GYM PET PEEVE: People taking selfies at the gym! Photo by Heather Horton

LEVORIS ANDERSON 45 OCCUPATION: Registered Nurse HOW I STAY FIT: Eating clean everyday and keeping a consistent exercise routine. IF I WEREN’T A NURSE: I would be a professional chef to pro competitors. I love to cook.

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ROSSY ROJAS-WEIS 34 OCCUPATION: Certified Personal Trainer and Property Manager at Poplar View Offices LLC HOW I STAY FIT: I do an hour of cardio at the gym at 4:30 a.m. Then I go back to the gym mid-morning and do my strength workout. I do that six to seven days a week. If you really want to do it, you will do it. WHEN I AM NOT WORKING OUT I LIKE TO: Play golf and go to the movies and dinner with my family. STRANGEST COMPLIMENT: My friend’s four-year old daughter gave me a hug and asked me in her cute four-year old voice, “Why do you have big boobs?” in front of my daughter’s soccer teammates’ parents. That’s definitely one that we still laugh about. GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: Moving from Venezuela when I was 18 years old on a tennis scholarship without knowing the language and graduating in three and a half years as a graphic designer. FITNESS TIP: Be patient and consistent. People tend to get discouraged when they don’t see results in one week or one month. We didn’t become out of shape in one week or one month. NUTRITION TIP: Practice portion control and try to eat clean. You don’t have to follow the crowds and jump on a gluten-free, organic-only or many other diets. Those are great, but not very realistic for a lot of people. Try to make better choices with every meal. Small changes will make a difference. Photo by Casey Withers

TE’RETTA L. HALL 41 OCCUPATION: Senior Support Specialist (Fundraising Software) HOW I STAY FIT: Running four to five days per week. RUNNING GROUP: Black Girls Run! Memphis and Black Men Run.

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MY REAL LIFE HERO IS: My mom, Gloria Jones. She raised three girls by herself, beat cancer twice, and encourages and helps others daily.

GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: Receiving my Bachelor of Theology degree and being ordained as a minister within one month of each other. BEAUTY PRODUCT MUST-HAVE: Victoria’s Secret Mocktail Hour Kiss Flavored lip gloss. EMBARRASSING FITNESS MOMENT: The first time I ran the Shelby Farms Greenline half marathon. At the end of the run, we were posing for a photo and I looked down and noticed sweat running down both of my legs in streams. I looked at my running partner (who’s a guy), and said, “I promise that’s not pee. It’s sweat!” It was funny but embarrassing at the same time. Photo by Chris Hope Photography

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LENNIE CANTRELL 33 OCCUPATION: Parisi Performance Coach at DAC Southaven HOW I STAY FIT: Running, biking, swimming, strength training. IF I WEREN’T A COACH I WOULD BE: A nurse at St. Jude. FUNNIEST/STRANGEST COMPLIMENT SOMEONE HAS GIVEN YOU: I was told I had a nice booty. He then asked if it was real or if I had implants, and asked to feel it (I declined his offer, for the record). GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: Top 10 finalist in the Under Armour “What’s Beautiful” national competition, and finishing the Defy This Indoor Ultra Tri (ironman distance). I’m the ninth person in the world to complete it. FITNESS TIP: Do what you love, because if it feels like work you won’t stick with it. NUTRITION TIP: Eat with purpose and in moderation, and always keep a food log. EMBARRASSING FITNESS MOMENT: I was doing resisted partner runs with a student, who was a foot taller than me and outweighed me by at least 100 pounds, and got pulled face first down to the track. Photo by Chris Hope Photography

TIKA COLLINS 30 OCCUPATION: Personal trainer/nutrition specialist. HOW I STAY FIT: I pre-plan and organize all of my meals and workouts ahead of time. Also, since I teach so many boot camps throughout the week, I like to incorporate them into my workout plan so that I’m always guaranteed a good workout. MY FAVORITE BODY PART: There’s nothing like washboard abs.

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IF I WEREN’T A TRAINER: I would be an epidemiologist. I would like to research diseases like diabetes and cancer.

FUNNIEST COMPLIMENT: One time when I was in the grocery store a man said, “Wow, girl, what do you do for a living, kick down trees? You have some real muscular legs.” I couldn’t do anything but laugh. FITNESS TIP: Set realistic goals. A lot of the time we set our expectations too high, and then when we see the results, we quit. When you set shorter, more realistic goals achieving them only propels you to work harder. NUTRITION TIP: The best thing you can do is to educate yourself on eating healthy. Don’t do diets, but instead work on lifestyle changes. BEAUTY PRODUCT MUST-HAVE: Well I’m an all-natural girl, and since I workout so much I have to use Dr. Miracles conditioning shampoo. Shea butter is a must for me also since I can use it on my hair and skin. Photo by Jordan Beckham

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1. Delta Groove Yoga 2. Hot Yoga 3. Better Bodies Yoga

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1. Outdoors 2. Dick’s Sporting Goods 3. Breakaway Athletics/ Fleet Feet

1. Olivia Lomax 2. Cindy Vinsonhaler 3. Leah Bray Nichols

Bike Shop 1. Peddler Bike Shop 2. Victory Bicycle Studio 3. Bike World

Boutique Fitness Studio 1. Energy Fitness 2. Cardio Barre 3. Pure Barre

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Bootcamp

1. HollyWould Fitness 2. Transforming Bodies 3. Tony Ludlow, U.S.M.C.

Gym 1. Church Health Center 2. Desoto Athletic Club, Laurelwood 3. Germantown Athletic Club

Crossfit Gym 1. Hit and Run 2. Crossfit Bartlett 3. Chickasaw Crossfit

Runner 1. John Edwards Phillips 2. Erica Singleton

Fitness Events to Watch 1. Outdoors Canoe & Kayak Race 2. St. Jude Marathon 3. Tour De France

Triathlon Club 1. Memphis Thunder Racing 2. Bike Club 3. Hightailers

Triathlete 1. Mark Parker

Cyclist 1. Kevin Roehl

Weekly Riding Group 1. Mellow Mushroom Tuesday night ride 2. Ghost River HOG 3. Victory B Ride

Weekly Running Group 1. Germantown Thoroughbreds 2. Black Run Memphis 3. Fleet Feet Weekly Runs

Trainer 1. Sherika Norris Holmes, Transforming Bodies 2. Tonya Tittle, Energy Fitness Studio 3. Alan Crenshaw, DAC Laurelwood

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Hospital 1. Methodist Germantown 2. St. Francis 3. Baptist Women’s Center

Chiropractor 1. Dr. Jeremy Jessop, Active Health 2. Dr. Darin Jessop, Germantown Family 3. Dr. Alan Arstikaitis, Chiropractic Memphis

1. Dr. Daniel Fletcher, OrthoMemphis 2. Dr. Christopher Pokabla, Memphis Orthopedic Group 3. Dr. Kevin Cleveland, Campbell Clinic

Dentist 1. Dr. Fauzi Khan, Macon Oral Care 2. Dr. Zack Johnston 3. Dr. Neil Weston, Weston Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

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1. Dr. Steve Gubin, Stern Cardiovascular Center 2. Dr. Lisa Young, Sutherland Cardiology Clinic 3. Dr. Dan Otten, Stern Cardiovascular Clinic

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1. Dr. Alan Levy, Levy Dermatology 2. Dr. Adam Baker, Dermatology Realm 3. Dr. Rex Ammonette, Memphis Dermatology Clinic

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1. Dr. Karen Quigley, Plastic Surgery Group of Memphis 2. Dr. Ronald Johnson 3. Dr. Dan Shell IV, Shell Plastic Surgery (Oxford, MS)

1. Dr. Russ Drury, Wolfchase Animal Hospital 2. Dr. J.D. Williams, Grace Animal Hospital 3. Dr. Jeanette Lippy, Mobile Pet Doctor

Ear, Nose & Throat 1. Dr. Dean Klug, Mid-South ENT 2. Dr. Paul Shea, Shea Ear Clinic 3. Dr. John Touliatos, MidSouth ENT

1. G.I. Specialists 2. GastroOne 3. Mid-South Gastroenterology

Vascular Doctor 1. Dr. Kishore Arcot, Memphis Vein Center 2. Dr. Michael Nelson, Proactive Heart & Vascular

OBGYN 1. Dr. Jessica Ruffin, OBGYN Specialists 2. Dr. Crista Crisler, MOGA 3. Dr. Todd Chappell, Adams Patterson Obstetrics & Gynecology

Weight Loss Center 1. St. Francis Bariatric Center, Dr. Weaver 2. Cordova Medical Clinic

Hair Salon 1. Pavo Salon and Spa 2. Gould’s 3. Prescay Parlour

1. Gould’s 2. Pavo 3. Mona Spa of Well Being

Massage Therapist 1. Charlene Gaffney 2. Lorrie Garcia 3. Larrie Rodriguez

Shopping Centre 1. Laurelwood 2. Carriage Crossing 3. Saddle Creek

Pub Grub

Pizza 1. Memphis Pizza Café 2. Aldo’s 3. Rock-n-Dough

Sports Bar 1. Next Door

Food Truck 1. Fuel 2. Stick Em 3. So Fresh

Farmer’s Market

1. Local Gastropub 2. Celtic Crossing 3. Bardog

1. Downtown Farmer’s Market 2. Cooper Young 3. Agricenter

Fine Dining

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1. Restaurant Iris 2. McEwen’s 3. Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen

1. Bhan Thai 2. Chiwawa 3. Babalu

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SAM

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Age: 4 Breed: Lab Mix Guilty pleasure: Chasing squirrels. How I stay fit: Climbing ladders with my daddy at work and swimming.

GIANNI

ARGO GABE & MINI ME

Age: 9 months

Breed: Westie

Breed: Doberman

Workout: Walks everyday in Central Gardens.

Healthy snack: Peanut butter and pumpkin. Pumpkin soothes his tummy aches.

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GABE

Workout: Loves swimming at Shelby Farms.

Breed: Mixed

Age: 3

Workout: Running miles and miles in Overton Park with my mommy.

Breed: Black lab Treat: BullySticks. Workout: Loves fetching and swimming in Rainbow Lake at Overton Park.

I will bark for: Bacon & Fruity Snacks from Science Diet.

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Indulgence: Half a milkbone and water served in a teacup in bed.

MANNY

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Age: 6

Age: 8

MINI ME

LUCKY

Age: 16

Age: 7 months

Breed: Dachshund

Breed: American Pit Bull Terrier

Age: 10 months

Sport: Loves anything to do with a tennis ball and running in Overton Park.

Sport: Loves agility competitions.

Social Life: Riding around Midtown in a jogging stroller and updating his Facebook page. Indulgence: Heated bed.

Treat: BullySticks.

SPARTA Breed: Boxer Indulgence: Vanilla flavored pig ears.

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PET PEEVE: Small breeds. I just don’t understand them at all.

OCCUPATION: I occupy my owners’ bed or the area behind the counter at Hollywood Feed when at work.

SUPERPOWER: I’m super tall and able to counter surf or table surf with very little effort.

SPORT: Fetching, begging, running & sleeping

MY MOTTO: Never let size get in the way of what you want.

FAMILY: I’m one of six from my immediate litter. I don’t keep in touch with them much these days.

WHAT FAMOUS PERSON WOULD YOU LIKE TO MEET?: Usain Bolt

DIET: Organic raw food along with dry kibble and occasionally some moist canned food. I eat well.

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RACK THE WEIGHTS, USE YOUR BODYWEIGHT FOR A TOTAL WORKOUT By David Thornton

Summer is here, and that means sunshine, vacation trips, and a busy schedule of fun. You may have dedicated yourself all winter and spring to hitting the gym to get in shape, but a busy summer schedule can make it hard to accomplish all of your workouts. Sometimes a drive to the gym plus workout time just isn’t feasible. And, if you’re like me and your job revolves around a computer screen, its nice to be able to stand up, knock out the daily exercise, and get back to work. At home or on the road, a bodyweight workout can make the difference between skipping and keeping up your schedule.

heavy weights, but the workout option I’m going to offer isn’t an end-all-be-all workout. Even I, a guy who isn’t looking to be a bodybuilder, use weights to accomplish my overall fitness goals. Bodyweight exercises, however, can be a great tool in keeping yourself motivated when you’re busy, having a change-of-pace workout, and getting yourself going if you’re just starting to get in shape. Plus, you can make the workouts more difficult as you get in better shape.

I’m a huge fan of bodyweight workouts. They can be done nearly anywhere with limited space with little or no equipment, and can be modified to suit your current fitness level. Plus, they can be done outside or in a hotel room. Sure, most hotels have some kind of fitness equipment, but why go use some windowless room when you can get a workout as the sun rises on your shoulders in your favorite vacation spot?

When I started doing bodyweight exercises, I did a simple twelve-set workout centering around variations of a push up. I did two sets each of regular push ups, diamond push ups, “wide grip” push ups, and what I call “shoulder push ups” to failure. Shoulder push ups basically look like the yoga pose downward facing dog, but I’d lower my head to the ground and push myself back up. For my lower body, I kept it really simple. I did one set of squats in between every other push up set.

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A bodyweight workout centers around two exercises: push ups and squats (add in pull ups if you have a bar to use). I can already hear the really strong folks complain that a buff body isn’t built on push ups alone. I agree. If you want to build a bodybuilder body, you’re going to have to pick up some

SO, WHAT IS A SIMPLE BODYWEIGHT WORKOUT?

MY CURRENT WORKOUT

BASIC BEGINNER WORKOUT

(DONE TWICE AS A CIRCUIT WHILE WEARING A WEIGHTED VEST):

(DONE TWICE AS A CIRCUIT):

• JUMP SQUATS • PUSH UPS • DIAMOND PUSH UPS • SQUATS • PULL UPS (IF BAR IS AVAILABLE) • WIDE-GRIP PUSH UPS • ONE-HANDED PUSH UPS (ONE SET EACH HAND) • ONE-LEGGED SQUATS • CHIN UPS (AGAIN, IF BAR IS AVAILABLE) • TABLE SITS (HOLD FOR AS LONG AS POSSIBLE) (FOLLOWED BY A SPRINT WORKOUT WEARING THE VEST)

As that workout got easier and my push up count rose, I added in one-handed push ups, and changed those shoulder push ups into handstand push ups with my feet resting against a wall. When that workout got easier, I added a 20-pound weighted vest I picked up at a nearby sporting goods store. And my leg workout got a little more complicated. Some of my squat sets changed to one-legged squats (with the other leg up, behind me, resting on a chair), and I threw in some jump squats and table sits (it looks like you’re in a chair with your back against the wall, but there is no chair) for a little diversity.

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As runners, our diet is important not only for maintaining good health, but also for promoting peak performance. Proper nutrition can make or break a workout or a race, and what we fuel our bodies with can significantly affect how we feel and perform. First, let’s clear up some common nutrition misconceptions. I RUN, SO I CAN EAT WHATEVER I WANT! Your body needs to be fueled with the right nutritional balance to achieve peak performance. If you fuel your body with junk, you’ll likely feel like junk and not perform as well. I RUN, SO I CAN EAT AS MUCH AS I WANT! As runners, we tend to overestimate how much we burn and underestimate how much we consume, which can lead to weight gain. CARBS ARE BAD! THEY’LL MAKE ME FAT! Carbs are essential for performance and recovery. The quality of carbs is key to maintaining a healthy weight and aiding in muscle and tissue recovery. ALL FATS ARE BAD! Naturally occurring fats are essential for our bodies to absorb vitamins A, E, D, and K. Again, the quality of the fats you’re eating is important to consider.

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SKIPPING BREAKFAST WILL HELP ME LOSE WEIGHT! Skipping meals, especially breakfast, will slow your metabolism and slow the digestion process.

SO, WHAT SHOULD AN ATHLETE BE EATING?

HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU BE EATING?

CARBOHYDRATES

Although everyone’s needs vary, here are some general guidelines:

Carbs are what fuel your runs. You should be getting 50-60% of your daily calorie needs from this nutrient. Pre-run and post-run snacks should primarily consist of carbs. To maintain the highest energy levels, carbs should be as minimally processed as possible. The best choices come from whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.

PROTEINS Protein plays a large part in our recovery process. Without proper proteins, our bodies struggle with muscle and tissue repair following a run. About 20-25% of your daily calorie needs should come from a protein source. Proteins are derived from both animal and plant sources, and both fulfill the need for essential amino acids.

FATS Fats should also make up about 20-25% of your daily calorie intake. The best choices are unsaturated and minimally processed. Any fat that is sold at room temperature should be avoided (butter, margarine, dressings, mayonnaise). The healthiest choices are nuts, seeds, olives, certain oils, and some fruits, such as avocados.

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Karen Adams AGE: 50. I’m still getting used to that number. OCCUPATION: Karen Adams Designs, a paper art and design company. SPORT: Running and Cardio Barre FAMILY: I am married to Ed O’Brien (an amazing cyclist), and we have two daughters, Wallis, 23, and Brandon, 23, two sons, Avery, 21, and Edward, 18, and Bertie, our Welsh Corgi, who is a world-class ball catcher. FIT CLUB: River Runners with Stacy Chick, Memphis Runners Track Club WW HALL OF FAME: Civitan 5k–1st in Female Masters, and the MRTC Road Race Series 5k–3rd in Female Grand Masters. I ❤ RUNNING: I love to run because it makes me feel like a kid again. It is a real sense of freedom. You can be competitive or just have fun. OBSTACLE COURSE: I was in a motorcycle accident in college. I had a spiral compound fracture in my right ankle, a broken clavicle and jaw broken in seven places. I had to have a bone transplant from my hip to fix my ankle and was told I would possibly have a limp for the rest of my life. Luckily I was young and healed well. IN TRAINING FOR: I am doing the Road Race Series and the St. Jude Half Marathon.

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BEST EATS: River Oaks—the fish for an entrée, and definitely the chocolate chip cookie for dessert. And I drink French 75. It is Project Green Fork certified, they use local produce, and Chef Jose is the real deal. PET PEEVE: Lack of follow through. IF YOU COULD HAVE DINNER WITH ANYONE FAMOUS, WHO WOULD YOU CHOOSE: I would love to have dinner and long conversation with Louis Zamperini. He lived an amazing life and overcame so much. He was a great inspiration to so many. QUOTE: “The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.” – Coco Chanel Interview by Hailey Thomas. Photo by Sarah McAlexander.

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Olaf Schulz AGE: 36 OCCUPATION: Head of R&D and Manufacturing for AgNovos Healthcare SPORT: Running, triathlons, adventure racing…suffering. FAMILY: Erin (girlfriend) and Nacho (puppy) FIT CLUBS: Breakaway Running, Los Locos Triathlon/Race Team WW HALL OF FAME: Gibson Guitar 5k – 1st in age group, Zoom Through the Zoo 4 miler – 1st in age Group, Memorial Day 3 miler – 1st Overall, Boston Marathon – 2:45:00, Little Rock Half Marathon – 1st in age group, Move It Memphis 10k – 1st Overall, Swampstomper 25k – 1st Overall. MOST MEMORABLE WW MOMENT: For the last number of years, I’ve organized the Breakaway team for the Tour d’Esprit 24-hour relay race. For over 10 consecutive years, the Pilgrimage Track Club won the race. We were the first team to beat them. The icing on the cake was breaking the hallowed record of 240 miles in 24 hours. That record still makes me smile. ADVICE TO NOVICES: (1) Don’t build your mileage too quickly. You’ll likely get injured soon after. (2) Take stretching and mobility as seriously as your workout. That 30-second stretch you learned in high school is no good. Research Myofascial release. BEST EATS: I’ve become a big fan of Interim Restaurant lately. Jason Dallas does an innovative job. The Elegant Farmer is also a lot of fun.

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PET PEEVE: Subterfuge—demeaning someone else to make yourself look better.

IF YOU WERE STRANDED ON A DESERTED ISLAND, WHAT TWO THINGS WOULD YOU BRING? After a lot of adventure racing, I’m too much of a Survivorman fan to not bring firestarter and a multitool. SUPERPOWER: It’s a tie between super healing (e.g. Wolverine) and the healing power of a shaman. QUOTE: “[They] drew a circle that shut me outHeretic, rebel, a thing to flout. But love and I had the wit to win: We drew a circle and took [them] In ! – from the poem “Outwitted” by Edwin Markham

Olaf ran the Boston marathon (26.2 miles) in 2:45:00 at a pace of 6:17 per mile. Interview by Hailey Thomas. Photo by Sarah McAlexander.

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