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Happening Hamlet in the Heart of Caroline Co.

By amy bayne

After decking the halls, festively feasting, and generally overindulging throughout the winter holiday season, it's not uncommon for people to want to start the new year with a renewed focus on health and fitness. Kyaer Lee of Fit by Ky Training and Fitness, LLC, and Morgan Ray of Iron Heritage Strength and Fitness, have advice, answers, and facilities to help everyone - from beginners to those experienced with setting fitness goals - get back into a routine and feel better about the way they treat themselves, their health, and their bodies in 2022.

Kyaer Lee is a Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Boxing Fitness Coach. A native of Caroline County, Lee was a stand-out football and track athlete throughout high school, and he played college football at Bridgewater College where he interned with the college's strength and conditioning department, training other athletes to excel in their athletic abilities. He holds a B.S. in Health and Exercise Science and has experience with weight loss, muscle building, and rehabilitation.

Morgan Ray is a competitive bodybuilder and powerlifter with a background in helping a wide variety of clientele, both in-person and through virtual coaching. She has worked with seniors trying to regain strength, balance, and stability; athletes preparing for competition; and people wanting to get into shape, look better, and feel better. She has a B.S. in Exercise Science and is certified as a strength and conditioning coach, a personal training coach, and a nutrition coach.

For those looking to improve their health and fitness routines in the new year, Ray says, "My biggest piece of advice is to find something active that you enjoy doing and just start. It doesn't have to be 100% full-force starting January 1st; in fact, it's better to start slowly by developing good habits before trying to completely stop bad ones; you want to really focus on enjoying the process and everything you're gaining from making a change rather than what you're giving up. Finally, don't be afraid to mess up and start over; fitness and health are lifelong endeavors, and one bad day won't make a difference as long as you try again the next."

Lee says that those looking to begin a fitness program in January should assess what they want out of their goals. He notes, "A piece of advice I would give is to find a program or gym that is right for you. For example, what type of environment will you thrive in? Would you like personal training? Do you need motivators? Do you prefer group training or individualized training? All of these are good questions to ponder when setting out to reach your goals in the new year. Finding the right program or gym is one of the major keys to success and you have the key to unlock it."

Both Fit by Ky and Iron Heritage gyms offer programs to assist all fitness levels.

Amy Bayne is a writer, artist, and educator who lives with her family and a menagerie of fur babies in Bowling Green, Virginia.

Fit by Ky 110 West Broaddus Ave, Suite 200, in Bowling Green, VA. Contact Kyaer Lee on Facebook @Fitbodybyky, by email: fbbk.ts@gmail.com, or by phone at (540) 388-8 8915.

Iron Heritage Strength & Fitmess 107 North Main Street Bowling Green, VA. Contact Morgan Ray on Facebook @ironheritagegym, by email: info@ironheritagegym.com or through the gym ' s website at www.ironheritagegym.com.