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SUNDAY RECORD YOUR GUIDE TO PUBLIC RECORDS AND VITAL STATISTICS IN CALHOUN COUNTY
Thearthur “Red Cap” Aaron, Anniston Willie “Bubba” Almon, Riverdale, Ga. Margaret M. Echols Amason, Forestdale Fairis Pope Badgett, Piedmont Vivian I. Barker, Heflin Lila Mae Batchelor, Anniston Jeff Beck, Cedar Bluff William Ray Blythe, Leesburg Annie Maude Calhoun, Roanoke Sarah Stuart Calvert, Boaz Wanda Mae Barrow Cobb, Ohatchee Wilouise Lucille Colbert, Gaylesville Warren F. Cunningham, Jacksonville Karen Mullinax Dixon, Anniston Archie Atheal Duncan, Sand Rock Shelvia J. Dye, Piedmont Willia Lee Echoles, Heflin Kimberly Massey Gable, Oxford Dewey Dewayne Gilbert, Anniston Rachel P. “Polly” Gladden, Centre John Hampton Jr., Cedar Bluff Connie S. Haywood, Lineville Charles E. Heath, Anniston Charline Beatrice Houser, Jacksonville Dr. Howard Martin Katz III, Corsicana, Texas
Kathryn Jones Lumpkin, Rome, Ga. Johnny W. Martin Sr., Ohatchee Laurel R. Martin, Saks Molimea “Moli” Kaleuati Masaniai, Weaver Juliette McElderry, Munford Milton Nail, Round Mountain Violet Pentecost Nicholson, Anniston James Peoples, Alexandria Mary Jeanette Pike, Roanoke Annette Pitts, Birmingham Rodney Proctor, Nances Creek Suiko Mary Ohno Przedwojewski, Jacksonville Retired Col. William F. Rickett Jr. USA, Jacksonville Harold Ray Roach, Jacksonville Aaron Wesley Roughton, Lincoln Christine Marie Salter, Munford Eugene Scott, Talladega Thelma Hudgins Shake, Weaver Retired Lt. Col. William Clinton “Bill” Smith, Pelham Robert Swain, Talladega Linda Joy Talley, Munford Eula Vincent, Oxford Pearl Maxine Wade, Eastaboga Kim Lamar Ware, Lineville James E. “Gene” Waugh, Oxford Vivian W. Whitehead, Oxford
RATE OF BANKRUPTCIES 1212
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A Chapter 7 bankruptcy allows the debtor to retain certain exempt property, but the debtor’s remaining property is gathered and sold by a trustee from which creditors will receive payment. It may also be used by businesses which wish to terminate their business. A Chapter 13 bankruptcy enables debtors, through court supervision and protection, to propose and carry out a repayment plan under which creditors are paid, in full or in part, in installments over a three-year period. During that time, debtors are prohibited from starting or continuing collection efforts. The following bankruptcies declared by Calhoun County residents were recorded by U.S. Bankruptcy Court Northern District of Alabama last week:
• Barry William Brown of Piedmont to Julie Belinda Young of Piedmont • Joseph Michael Westbrook of Piedmont to April Dawn Welsh of Piedmont • Cedric Bernard Johnson of Anniston to Gwendolyn Lee Daniel of Anniston • Roger Dale Chandler of Oxford to Pamela Sue Henry of Oxford • Michael Wayne Patrick of Jacksonville to Areesa Lynn Browning of Jacksonville • Thomas Brian Roberts of Jacksonville to
Chapter 7 • Joseph L. Ridgeway and Jeanne B. Ridgeway, Del Ray Circle, Oxford • Beverly McDow, Anniston • Jared Pruitt and Alison Pruitt, Mavin Street, Oxford • Jeffrey L. Cobb, Jerrie Dale Drive, Anniston • Lynda B. Pressley, My Drive, Oxford • Evelyn Dimming, Anniston • Taesha Pulliam, Maple Drive, Weaver • Gary Woodard, Adams Street, Anniston
Rachel Lauren Lindsey of Jacksonville • Stephen Patrick Glass of Jacksonville to Candi Denise Snider of Oxford • Billy Matthew Watts of Cragford to Linda Jo Jones of Cragford • Matthew Jason Weeks of Jacksonville to Dieren Faraj Kadir of Jacksonville • Densil Ray Parker Jr. of Alexandria to Samantha Cheree Bishop of Gadsden • Johnny Deshawn Williams of Anniston to Constance Lafay Vines of Anniston
WILLS PROBATED • Ethel Yoshiko Yam- dleston auchi • Lauton Noble Hall • Douglas Ray Hud- • Helen P. Hewett
Here is the livestock market report for the Tuesday sale. Receipts for this week 250 compared to 1104 last week. Receipts a year ago 1505.
FEEDER CLASSES: Bulls and steers (Medium and Large No. 1 and No. 2): 200-300 lbs. 180.00 to 245.00; 300-400 lbs. 175.00 to 210.00; 400-500 lbs. 157.00 to 195.00; 500-600 lbs. 137.00 to 165.00; 600700 lbs. 116.00 to 156.00. Heifers (Medium and Large No. 1 and No. 2): 200300 lbs. 155.00 to 205.00; 300-400 lbs. 152.00 to 185.00; 400-500 lbs. 140.00 to 158.00; 500-600 lbs. 127.00 to 150.00; 600-700 lbs. 110.00 to 125.00.
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Cows: Breakers 81.50; Boners 76.00 to 82.00; Lean 72.00. FORECLOSURES Bulls: Normal Dressing 54• Luther G. Harrelson and Sheila Harrelson, 58% 96.50; Low Dressing Lakewood Estates, 4th addition, block 1, lot 4. • Meghan A. King, Anal Acres subdivision, block INCORPORATIONS 4, lot 11. • Jennifer Donaldson, a parcel of land in section • DCB Inv. LLC • Quick Response Inc. 7, township 13, range 10. • William David Mason Jr. and Myra K. Mason, • Donaldson Grading LLC Chapter 13 The Links at Pine Hill, lot 9. Dissolved • James E. Isbell and Jerry B. Isbell, a parcel of • Pak Taekwondo LLC • Jimmie T. Thomas and Linda L. Thomas, land in section 8, township 16, range 7. Kue Pass, Oxford • James J. Pearsall, Anniston City Land Co., • Red Hots LLC • Pamler Moore, Queen Ann Moore Drive, block 38, lot 11. Weaver • Dennis W. Steed and Carolyn D. Steed, EDITOR’S NOTE Mountainview Road, Wellington The material inside the Sunday Record • Arthur E. Horton III, Stoney Way, Alexis recorded by The Anniston Star from various andria institutions and government offices. The public records are published as they FOLLOW THE NEWS appeared on the documents obtained by the ANNISTONSTAR newspaper. Direct questions and comments about Sunday Record to Isaac Godwin at igodwin@ annistonstar.com.
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ARRESTS The people listed in this arrest report, whose names and charges are obtained from public records, are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
Anniston
The following felony arrests were reported by the Anniston Police Department (addresses not provided) during the eight-day period ending at 7 a.m. Thursday. • Cynthia Chambers, 27: seconddegree theft. • Gregory Allen Nicholson, 28: second-degree theft. • Keimon Bernard McRath, 25: firstdegree possession of marijuana. • Janice Ann Fulmer, 46: possession of a controlled substance. • Kenny James Dunklin, 52: thirddegree burglary. • Felicia Mae Milam, 38: thirddegree burglary.
• Jantzen Lamere Christopher, 46: third-degree burglary. • Edward Lashun Jones, 37: obstructing justice by using a false I.D. • Michael Dee Howard Bush, 31: possession of a controlled substance, attempt to commit a controlled substance crime. • Megan Lee Ann Wilson, 20: two counts of possession of a controlled substance. • Stuart Anthony Smith, 34: two counts of possession of a controlled substance. • Jamie Dean Champion, 37: two counts of possession of a controlled substance. • Felicia Kay McFarlane, 24: illegal possession/fraudulent use of a credit card. • Chanel Chantae Fife, 25: fraudulent leasing of rental property. • Jackie Dwite Pigg, 55: possession
of a controlled substance. • Dana Sears Woodrow, 44: possession of a controlled substance. • Michael Edmund Morris, 48: two counts of third-degree burglary.
Calhoun County
The following felony arrests were reported by the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office during the sevenday period ending at 7 a.m. Thursday. • Kenneth Dexter Ballentine, 35, of Ohatchee: obstructing justice by using false I.D., possession of a controlled substance. • Randy Shane Phillips, 34, of Anniston: revoke bond. • Kyle Leemon Sharpton, 46, of Jacksonville: failure to appear in court for third-degree burglary. • Chancelor Todd Chesson, 28, of Anniston: probation violation. • Garry Glenn Lee, 59, of Anniston:
probation violation. • Tijuan Deldre Moore, 22, of Anniston: bond revocation. • Frederick Daniel Holt Jr., 38, of Gadsden: probation revocation. • Joshua Lee Lankford, 27, of Jacksonville: failure to appear in court for conspiracy to commit a controlled substance crime. • Thomas Raymond Carter, 47, of Anniston: violation of the Community Notification Act. • Michael Dee Bush, 31, of Anniston: order of arrest. • Jarvis Donquise Swink, 24, of Anniston: probation violation.
Oxford
The following felony arrests were reported by the Oxford Police Department during the 8-day period ending at 7 a.m. Thursday. • Wayne Allen Johnston, 41, of Eastaboga: first-degree receiving
stolen property, third-degree burglary.
Pardon and Parole Board
The following felony arrests were reported by the Alabama Board of Pardons and Parole during the seven-day period ending at 7 a.m. Thursday. • Johnny Paul King, 41, of Piedmont: probation violation.
Drug Task Force
The following felony arrests were reported by the Calhoun-Cleburne Drug and Violent Crime Task Force during the seven-day period ending at 7 a.m. Thursday. • Jeffrey Jamall Briskey, 26, of Anniston: three counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance.
BLOTTER Crimes are listed by location. Anonymous tips may be called items. in to Crime Stoppers at 256-238-1414. A reward of up to • Residence, 1900 block of McKleroy Avenue: food items. • Residence, 5100 block of McClellan Boulevard: televi$1,000 may be given. sion. Anniston • Residence, 800 block of Kirkwood Avenue: televisions, The following property crimes were reported to the Annis- stereo. ton Police Department during the seven-day period ending Thefts at 7 a.m. Thursday. • Residence, 100 block of Wirans Road: jewelry. • Residence, 4600 block of Bryan Avenue: firearm, holster, Burglaries ammunition. • Residence, 600 block of East 22nd Street: television. • Residence, 1900 block of West 16th Street: firearm, televi- • Supermarket, 800 block of Noble Street: cash, food items. sion. • Residence, 400 block of East 22nd Street: ATV. • Residence, 1400 block of Kilby Terrace: air conditioners, • Commercial location, 4200 block of Bynum Leatherwood oven, copper pipe. Road: utility trailer. • Residence, 2000 block of Gurnee Avenue: household • Residence, 1900 block of Rocky Hollow Road: cell phone. items. (Recovered 01-12-2013) • Residence, 3300 block of Oakridge Avenue: household • Residence, 1700 block of Rocky Hollow Road: game con- items. soles, games, controllers. • Residence, 4300 block of Harrison Avenue: copper wire. Auto-related thefts • Residence, 5100 block of McClellan Boulevard: televi- • Residence, 1200 block of Johnson Avenue: cell phone, sions, game consoles, games. 1991 Chevrolet Corsica. • Residence, 300 block of Oak Ridge Avenue: household • Restaurant, 5500 block of McClellan Boulevard: cash.
• Residence, 600 block of Hillman Street: 1993 Chevrolet S10. • Residence, 600 block of Loy Avenue: cash, personal I.D., purse, keys, debit card, wallet. • Residence, 4600 block of Sprague Avenue: navigation system, radar detector.
Calhoun County
The following property crimes were reported to the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office during the seven-day period ending at 7 a.m. Thursday.
Burglaries • Residence, Rock Quarry Road, Oxford: television. • Residence, Jamback Road, Anniston: compound bow, firearm.
Thefts • Residence, Greensport Road, Ohatchee: firearm. • Residence, Nisbet Lake Road, Jacksonville: cash, cell phone, charger, medication, mp3 player.
Auto-related thefts • Residence, Smith Street, Oxford: 1997 Isuzu Rodeo.
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CALENDAR: AnnistonStar.com/calendar PROPERTY TRANSFERRED • Timothy Wayne Cain to Tim Cain Enterprises LLC, Acker subdivision, block 3, lot 3; Anniston Land Co., Block 527, lot 35; Bama Ranchettes, lot 12; G.C. Duke, block A; Henry Grady Highlands, lot 1; Hillcrest Heights, Saks 1st addition, block 3, lots 26, 27, 31, 44 and 45; Sam Holland’s subdivision, block D, lot 11; a parcel of land in section 20, township 15, range 8; a parcel of land in section 6, township 14, range 7 and a parcel of land in section 17, township 14, range 8, $10. • Brenda Ginn Hooks to Hayes Jackson, Winslow Heights, block 2, lots 6-9, $10. • Charles Thompson to Calhoun Development Co. Inc., Buckhorn subdivision, phase IV, lots 19 and 20, $10. • Keith Roberts and Darlee Roberts to Barry Keith Roberts and Darlee Roberts, a parcel of land in section 7, township 16, range 9, $10. • Norman Glenn Kennedy and Patricia Lynn Kennedy Butler to Fred Nunnelley, a parcel of land in section 36, township 13, range 6; a parcel of land in section 1, township 14, range 6, $10. • W. Charles Strickland to W. Charles Strickland and Phoebe M. Strickland, a parcel of land in section 30, township 16, range 8, $10. • Jackie Alan Renfroe to Jack Renfroe, Wildwood subdivision, lot 8, $10. • Jack Renfroe to Bradley W. White and Felicia A. White, Wildwood subdivision, lot 8, $10.
• Robert D. Reaves and Sharon L. Reaves to Thomas H. Rusk and Linda S. Rusk, Kon Tiki subdivision, lot 52, $10. • Freddie Mac to Jeffery M. Henegar and Cathy A. Henegar, a parcel of land in section 15, township 16, range 7, $20,000. • Philip Davis and Karen Deborah Davis to Philip Davis and Karen Deborah Davis, Eagles’ Landing, 1st addition, lots 76 and 77, $10. • Bennett Craig Harper and Sharon Krisanne Harper to Bryon Allen Murphy and Mildred Murphy, a parcel of land in section 11, township 15, range 9, $10. • Richard Allen Harper to Bryon Allen Murphy and Mildred Murphy, a parcel of land in section 11, township 15, range 9, $10. • Timothy Ray Salers to Donna Salers, a parcel of land in section 5, township 16, range 7, $10. • West Auburn LLC and Paul Thomas to Doug Lipsey and Don Carpenter, Deer-Oaks subdivision, lot 1, $5,000. • AOD Federal Credit Union to Tim Cain Enterprises LLC, Anala Acres subdivision, block 1, lots 1 and 18, $6,500. • Timothy Shuler to David Alexander and Chanda Alexander, a parcel of land in section 8, township 14, range 6, $10. • John D. Spivey and Glenda Sue Nunn to John D. Spivey, a parcel of land in section 35, township 13, range 9, $100. • Superior Home Construction
LLC to George Pierce and Vonda Pierce, Sherwood Forest subdivision, 9th addition, lot 3, $10. • J&C Enterprises LLC to Clemment Enterprises LLC, a parcel of land in section 19, township 16, range 8, $10. • Margaret A. Potts to Elbert Preston Higgins, Idlewild subdivision, lot 7, 500. • Marjorie H. Cusano Trust to Nicholas Burkardt and Bonnie Burkardt, Grandview subdivision, 3rd addition lot 37, $10. • Heirs of Lovell Brown Sr. to Jeremy W. Morris, Dent McGraw subdivision, block D, lot 23, $10. • Calhoun Development Co. Inc. to Michael S. McComb and Deborah McComb, Buckhorn subdivision, phase VII, 3rd addition, lot 208, $10. • McClellan Development Authority to Anniston Water Works & Sewer Board, a parcel of land in section 11, township 15, range 8. • Judy K. Cotton to Judy K. Cotton and James W. Cotton, Mechanicsville, block 24, lot 2, $30,000. • Ohio Investments LLC to Jonathan M. Box, Indian Oak Estates, section 2, lot 80, $67,000. • Fannie Mae to Oscar Villatoro Reyes, Brownwood subdivision, 1st addition, block G, lot 4, $10. • Janice L. Hethcox and Gregory A. Hethcox to Robert C. King and Louise H. King, a parcel of land in section 20, township 16, range 8, $10. • Beverly June McCain Morgan to
Rita Kay McCain Smith, a parcel of land in section 12, township 13, range 10, $10. • Fannie Mae to Robert G. Summerlin and Alice L. Summerlin, Lenlock subdivision, block 4, lot 3, $37,500. • J.H. Stewart Jr. to J.H. Stewart Jr. and Alice Ann Stewart Boone, McCall’s subdivision of Clubview Heights, block 3, lot 5, $52,540. • Veterans Affairs to Mawdo Ndiaye and Tanya Ndiaye, Westview Heights, block 5, lot 4, $34,000. • Jerry Lee Bowling and Glinda W. Bowling to Iris Patricia Shelton, Heritage subdivision, block B, lots 11 and 12, $100. • PHH Mortgage Corp. to Housing & Urban Development, Lakewood Estates, 1st addition, block 2, lot 4, $1. • Wells Fargo Bank to Housing & Urban Development, Greenhill subdivision, block B, lots 6 and 7, $1. • Mary Lou Dempsey Monahan and Wanda Kay Pike to Foothills Co. Inc., a parcel of land in section 31, township 12, range 10, $10. • Foothills Co. Inc. to Mary Lou Dempsey Monahan, a parcel of land in section 31, township 12, range 10, $10. • Foothills Co. Inc. to Brian C. Donaldson, a parcel of land in section 31, township 12, range 10, $10. • Mary N. Maddox and Carol Putman to Dustin Maddox, fractional section 9 of a parcel of land in section 33, township 12, range 10, $10.
• Michael R. Sewell and Melva P. Sewell to Michael R. Sewell, Melva P. Sewell and Monique D. Sewell, fractional section 14 of a parcel of land in section 32, township 12, range 10, $10. • Drycreek Properties LLC to Ronald W. Benson and Theresa L. Benson, a parcel of land in section 31, township 12, range 10, $10. • Jessica L. Wiggins to Michael J. Henderson and Carolyn S. Henderson, Mechanicsville, block 26, lot 10, $10. • Morris L. Taylor to Terry L. Penny and Boyce E. Whiteside, a parcel of land in section 19, township 16, range 8, $10. • Clemment Enterprises LLC to Peggy McDaniel, Sherwood Forest, 9th addition, lot 23, $100. • K&M Investments LLC to Mimosa Holding & Investment Co. Inc., a parcel of land in sections 11/12/16, township 16, range 7, $1. • Jeremy Capes and Amanda Capes to Debra Nickles, a parcel of land in section 25, township 16, range 6, $10. • 707P LLC to Charles Meek, a parcel of land in section 4, township 15, range 8, $10. • 707P LLC to Charles Meek, H.W. Fite’s, block 2, lots 2 and 3, $10. • James W. Bennett to Diversified Resources LLC, Piedmont, block 75, lots 17 and 18, $10. • Calhoun County to Ohatchee Volunteer Fire Dept., a parcel of land in section 28, township 14, range 6, $10.
INMATES ON DEATH ROW The followig names are a listing, by county, of inmates on death row. The information in the listings are the inmate’s name, age, gender, race and date the inmate moved to death row. This information can be found on the Alabma Department of Corrections website.
Talladega
• William Ernest Kuenzel, 51, male, white, Nov. 17, 1988 • Charles Randall Stewart, 60, male, white, Dec. 14, 1990 • Derrick Anthony Debruce, 43, male, black, March 13, 1992 • Charles Lee Burton, 58, male, black, May 8, 1992
• Larry Donald George, 58, male, black, Nov. 29, 1994 • Anthony Boyd, 42, male, black, May 19, 1995 • Robert Shawn Ingram, 42, male, black, June 16, 1995 • John Russell Calhoun, 45, male, black, Sept. 29, 2000 • Jimmy Lee Brooks Jr., 34, male, white, April 8, 2004 • Wakilii Brown, 38, male, black, May 7, 2008
St. Clair
• Ricky Dale Adkins, 48, male, white, Nov. 21, 1988 • Mark Allen Jenkins, 46, male, white, April 11, 1991 • David Eugene Davis, 55, male, white, July 11, 1997 • Fredrick D. Woods, 36, male, black, Sept. 5, 1997
• Taurus Carroll, 36, male, black, March 16, 1998 • Marcus Bernard Williams, 38, male, black, April 7, 1999 • Michael Brandon Kelley, 33, male, white, Nov. 18, 2010
Calhoun • Jimmy Davis, 43, male, black, March 4, 1994 • Ellis Louis Mashburn, 35, male, white, Oct. 10, 2006 • Jesse Earl Scheuing, 27, male, white, Nov. 10, 2010
Randolph • Bobby Wayne Waldrop, 35, male, white, Aug. 17, 1999
GETTING BACK TO BASICS Tried-and-true exercises are hot again in 2013
BY HELENA OLIVIERO
TOP 10 FITNESS TRENDS IN 2013
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Forget fancy workout gear. One of the hottest trends of 2013 suggests you need nothing more than your own body weight. Body weight training includes back-to-basics exercises — pushups, planks, pullups, squats and other exercises — and using the body as resistance is a leading trend this year. A survey recently released by the American College of Sports Medicine says among fitness trends, body weight training appears in the top 10 for the first time. “The reason body weight exercises are becoming popular is because it’s a proven way to get and stay fit,” said Walt Thompson, associate dean for graduate studies and research in the College of Education at Georgia State University. He authored the study. “And it’s related somewhat to the economy. Our mentality is more back to the basics.” Thompson said using your own body weight to work out has been around for centuries. Gyms are repackaging body weight training by adding lights, music and fitness instructors to make it seem “fun, exciting, new.” And body weight training is something people can do in the comforts of home for free. The American College of Sports Medicine survey, now in its seventh year, was completed by 3,346 health and fitness professionals worldwide. Other fitness trends rounding out the top 10 include strength training, sharing personal trainers and incorporating more diet programs into fitness programs. So, what’s fallen off the list? Pilates, spinning and stability balls. Thompson believes while Pilates is still popular in some pockets of the country, enthusiasm has waned in Atlanta and elsewhere in recent years. He said it raises the question of whether Pilates was ever a real trend or more of a passing fad. Meanwhile, yoga, while not in the top 10 in this latest survey, appears to have staying power. Yoga secured No. 14 in this latest survey. Thompson believes yoga’s evolution to include many variations, such as hot yoga and power yoga, helps keep this form of exercise seeming new and fresh — and ultimately convinces people it’s worth paying for these classes even during lean economic times. Jacob McLendon, owner of AGX (formerly Adrenaline Group Xercise), has seen interest in body weight training build for years now.
1. Educated, certified and experienced fitness professionals Educated and experienced fitness professionals claimed the top spot in 2013 for the sixth consecutive year. Fully accredited education and certification programs for health/fitness professionals are on the rise.
2. Strength training Remaining in the No. 2 spot for the second year in a row, this trend is important for men, women, young and old to improve or maintain strength.
3. Body weight training This is the first appearance of this trend in the survey. Body weight training uses minimal equipment, making it more affordable.
4. Children and obesity
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Julie Long works out in a BodyPump/CXWORK combo class at AGX (formerly Adrenaline Group Xercise) in Chamblee, Ga., Dec. 22, 2012. McLendon said people are more likely to combine intense cardio with strength training to achieve more well-rounded fitness. Some of his fitness clubs’ most popular classes include a mix of exercises such as leg squats, pushups and plyometrics, which involves high-intensity jumping moves. “People are getting more educated on the body and how it operates, and how body weight training not only makes you strong, but can help you with everyday movements in life like lifting your groceries into the car, walking up that flight of stairs,” said McLendon, who has fitness centers in Chamblee and Sandy Springs, Ga. “The aesthetic benefits of working out and how you look in the mirror is one thing,” he said, “but the main fact people need to focus on is and are paying more attention to is what’s going on under the surface — your muscles, your whole internal system and how your organs work, the strength of your bones.” Meanwhile, Laura Wilkinson Sinton shares a personal trainer with a friend three days a week. Doubling up on the trainer makes it less expensive than one-on-one sessions, and having a workout buddy gives her accountability. “I know if I am not there, my workout buddy is there expecting me to
be there,” said Wilkinson Sinton of Atlanta. The intense, 60-to-90-minute sessions begin with a one-mile run and then include a wide range of exercises designed to make the body sweat and build muscles — lifting weights, lunges, pushups and bench presses, and the list goes on. Her personal trainer devotes one session a week to body weight training. Wilkinson Sinton, 55, started the three-times-a-week sessions with the personal trainer more than three years ago. While her weight has remained the same, her body fat percentage has dropped sharply. “I recently had my checkup, and my doctor said, ‘Whatever you are doing, keep doing it,’” she said. It’s not particularly cheap, with Wilkinson Sinton estimating she spends about $500 a month on the personal trainer. “It’s an investment in myself,” Wilkinson Sinton said. “I can cut out shopping for clothes and other things. The way I look at it is this is preventive health care. I can spend the money now or spend the money later on health problems.” So as Wilkinson Sinton starts the new year, she plans to keep her fitness routine intact. “It is the best stress reliever and makes me feel great,” she said.
With nearly one in three children ages 10 to 17 considered overweight or obese, childhood obesity continues to be a serious public health problem. A growing number of commercial and communitybased programs are teaming up with schools to fight the obesity epidemic.
5. Exercise and weight loss Incorporating diet and exercise is a growing interest among fitness professionals. Many fitness programs are offering everything from meal planning to onsite nutritionists to regular lessons on nutrition.
6. Fitness programs for older adults The baby boom generation is growing older and living longer. With this group typically having more discretionary money and time, fitness programs for older adults will remain a strong trend for 2013.
7. Personal training As more professional personal trainers become certified, they are more accessible and available in a wide variety of settings from corporate wellness programs to community-based programs to medical fitness programs.
8. Functional fitness Functional fitness uses strength training to improve balance, coordination and endurance in order to participate in daily activities without any stress. Often, this program is created for older adults.
9. Core training Core training stresses strength and conditioning of the stabilizing muscles of the abdomen, thorax and back. It typically includes exercises of the hips, lower back, and abdomen, all of which provide support for the spine and thorax.
10. Group personal training This trend, fueled by the economic downturn, allows the personal trainer to provide individualized service catered to small groups of two to four people. This allows groups to have a discounted rate, while still giving the trainer a full schedule of clients.