ZUMBA The Global Brand Heard ‘Round The World

ZUMBA  The Global Brand Heard ‘Round The World

ZUMBA The Global Brand Heard ‘Round The World Written by: Elizabeth Kovar M.A. Photo by: April Greer In life, mistakes are bound to happen. So what do you get when a mistake turns into a world-wide phenomenon? The answer is Zumba®! In the mid-90’s, Columbia native and fitness instructor, Beto Perez, forgot his traditional aerobic music one day and improvised class with a dance-like routine to salsa and merengue music. The participants, gleaming with smiles,…

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Elisabeth Fournier

Elisabeth Fournier

Elisabeth Fournier – Tennis Player Photography By: April Greer Getting her first tennis racquet at the age of five, Elisabeth dreamed of one day becoming a professional tennis player. Starting lessons at the age eight, Fournier trained with various coaches, but significantly remembers, and is grateful for her first coach, John Tokos. He had trained her to hit a one-handed backhand. Years later, the dream of turning pro never died. Fournier recognized the benefit of earning a college scholarship as the perfect…

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Newton Running History Meets technology

Newton Running  History Meets technology

NW Fitness Magazine Newton Running History Meets technology By Elizabeth Kovar M.A Photos by April Greer Model Rob Sax History sometimes repeats itself. Sir Isaac Newton, creator of the three laws of motion, established Newton’s Third Law which states, “that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.” This law inspired Co-Founders, Jerry Lee and Danny Abshire, to establish Newton Running. Abshire, dedicated to design better shoes and runners, and Lee, an avid…

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The B Word by Linda Farrington

The B Word by Linda Farrington

NW Fitness Magazine The “B” Word by Linda Farrington We all say it way too often the infamous “B” word. It is the first thing that slips off our lips when asked, “How’s Life?”…”Oh Busy!” It never fails to rear its ugly head, Monday through Friday and for many of us the weekend too. The “B” word evokes negativity and in turn kills our spirit. In order to live better, healthier and happier lives, I…

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Marvelous Moms by April Greer

Marvelous Moms   by April Greer

NW Fitness Magazine Marvelous Moms by April Greer You see them dangling a cell phone in one hand, kettle bell in the other, sweeping their kids out of harm’s way, shopping for groceries while catching up with business partners, and serving dinner in under 30 minutes. These high functioning human beings manage to overcome life’s obstacles faster than the rest of us. They answer to:  Mom. Mother. MOMMY!!!   As a photographer I’m amazed to learn…

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