Keywords: Real-People Profiles
Total Results: 67

21. To the Best of Our Ability

    By Joseph Hart, December 2006
    From wheelchair marathoners and amputee cyclists to powerfully competitive quadriplegic rugby players, physically challenged athletes are... PRINT EDITION ONLY

22. Vitality for Two

    By Elizabeth Noll, December 2006
    Committing to fitness helped Randall Pledger restore balance and mobility that Parkinson's disease had taken away - and convinced his wife Corky... PRINT EDITION ONLY

23. The Heart of the Matter

    By Elizabeth Noll, September 2006
    David Waugh's family inspired him to overcome inertia and turn his health around. PRINT EDITION ONLY

24. Losing to Win

    By Elizabeth Noll, July-August 2006
    Carol Grones found the support she needed to work out more effectively and get in shape with a team-based approach to weight loss. PRINT EDITION ONLY

25. Fitness Testing 1, 2, 3: Be Flexible

    By Sheila Mulrooney Eldred, June 2006
    Think stretching is for sissies? You may be surprised at how essential flexibility training is to your overall fitness condition. READ ON ...

26. Out & About

    By Laine Bergeson, June 2006
    An early-morning wake-up call pushed Mike Spiller out of his hit-or-miss routine - and into the best shape of his life. PRINT EDITION ONLY

27. Tackling Lupus

    By Elizabeth Noll, May 2006
    Chemo treatments and broken bones haven't stopped Phil Zerante from chasing his dream of playing college football. Meet a teen who is living... READ ON ...

28. Fitness Testing 1, 2, 3: Cardio Capacity

    By Sheila Mulrooney Eldred, May 2006
    Whether your goal is to win a 10K or drop some unwanted pounds, cardio testing can help you streamline your workouts and maximize your... READ ON ...

29. Fitness Testing 1, 2, 3: Strength in Numbers

    By Sheila Mulrooney Eldred, April 2006
    Do you know your own strength? Are you making the most of your resistance workout? Find out how to use fitness testing to your advantage... READ ON ...

30. Holistic Approach

    By Erin Peterson, April 2006
    Ready for a healthy change, Kevin Gustafson sought the support he needed. By combining a nutrition plan and exercise program, he got... READ ON ...

31. Good Medicine

    By Jacquelyn B. Fletcher, March 2006
    Elizabeth Jekot has battled breast cancer as both a doctor and patient. Now, her self-care recovery regimen helps her help others. PRINT EDITION ONLY

32. Firm Resolve

    By Jamie Kuenster, January-February 2006
    It took years, and more than one medical scare, for LaDawn Riggs to move beyond good intentions and yo-yo dieting. But once she did, the results... PRINT EDITION ONLY

33. A Weighted Lift

    By Erin Peterson, December 2005
    Personal discipline, combined with professional guidance and encouragement, empowered 57-year-old Chris Braun to lose more than 140 pounds and... PRINT EDITION ONLY

34. Getting Hip

    By Jacquelyn B. Fletcher, October 2005
    A prematurely arthritic hip cramped Jennifer Rottenberg's lifestyle. But advancements in hip-replacement surgery meant she got a new... READ ON ...

35. Turnaround Time

    By Jacquelyn B. Fletcher, July-August 2005
    For years, Amy Whittle threw herself into running the family business. But when her health began to suffer as a result, she took charge and... PRINT EDITION ONLY

36. Shape Shifter

    By Jacquelyn B. Fletcher, June 2005
    How Sandra Carey reclaimed her health and fitness, her career - and her peace of mind. PRINT EDITION ONLY

37. Stride Right

    By Jacquelyn B. Fletcher, April 2005
    By getting outdoors - and getting smarter about health and fitness - Ron Fletcher changed his habits and his life path. PRINT EDITION ONLY

38. Recipe for Success

    By Jacquelyn B. Fletcher, March 2005
    Eating healthy and getting enough exercise seemed like a tall order for Chef Michael Broughten - until he decided to whip up a whole new life. PRINT EDITION ONLY

39. Hitting the Road

    By Jacquelyn B. Fletcher, January-February 2005
    How setting goals, believing in herself and thinking long term turned Julie Bell into the pied piper of Fairfax.     PRINT EDITION ONLY

40. Strong and Steady

    By Jacquelyn B. Fletcher, December 2004
    After a lifetime of yo-yo dieting, Brandon Fossey finally took back his life with a series of slow, steady steps. PRINT EDITION ONLY