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1Jill McLaughlin\"Two<\/p>\n

\u201cFinding Crunch has been instrumental in my journey; I work out there six to seven days a week. I strength train with weights on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, do TRX circuit training on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and do a cardio dance class on Sundays. I also walk for about an hour each night.\u201d<\/p>\n

See Jill\u2019s Story<\/a><\/p>\n

2Nellie Barnett\"Comparison<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat really helped get me through the height of the pandemic were all of my home workouts. I already had a set of 7.5 pound dumbbells<\/a>, and I was able to find a 20-pound set at Target (it was actually the last set available!). There was nothing heavier or lighter. But these two sets really helped me create a balanced workout.\u201d<\/p>\n

See Nellie\u2019s Story<\/a><\/p>\n

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3Audrey Galvin\"Person<\/p>\n

\u201cJiu jitsu has become a workout staple for me\u2014and has totally leveled up my strength, endurance, and resilience. I\u2019ve been consistently taking jiu jitsu classes two to three times a week for almost a year now.\u201d<\/p>\n

See Audrey\u2019s Story<\/a><\/p>\n

4Pam Jackson\"Senior<\/p>\n

\u201cI live<\/a> in Toronto, Canada, so when the weather cooperates, I paddle five days a week with the MakaKoa Outrigger club. It\u2019s still my passion, but strength training is now my top priority to support muscle growth and maintain bone health<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n

See Pam\u2019s Story<\/a><\/p>\n

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5Kimber Myers\"Participants<\/p>\n

\u201cFor years after that I dabbled in various group fitness classes around New York City. Then, a friend I met at Barry\u2019s Bootcamp introduced me to my current gym, Tone House<\/a>. It was there I discovered how much I enjoy strength training\u2014and I realized I wanted to get stronger. It wasn\u2019t until my 40s when I finally started a consistent strength training routine.\u201d<\/p>\n

See Kimber\u2019s Story<\/a><\/p>\n

6Pamela Quayle\"Dynamic<\/p>\n

\u201cI began<\/a> virtually working with Amanda Lim<\/a>, a midlife strength coach. Over time, the guidance, consistency, and focus on proper form and nutrition transformed my routine and body. I could clearly see more muscle definition, my body fat decreased, I felt stronger in my everyday activities, and I was a lot more confident.\u201d<\/p>\n

See Pamela\u2019s Story<\/a><\/p>\n

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7Rebecca Vizi \"Competitor<\/p>\n

\u201cI was<\/a> diagnosed with functional neurological disorder<\/a> (FND), a chronic condition caused by changes in how the brain networks communicate.<\/p>\n

Although my body feels different every day, I stayed committed to moving in ways that worked for me\u2014and my hard work paid off. After a few months of consistently training, I felt stronger all over and more confident in my abilities to move well throughout life despite my disability.\u201d<\/p>\n

See Rebecca\u2019s Story<\/a><\/p>\n

8Chelita Hall\"Individual<\/p>\n

\u201cAt first, switching from running to resistance training was hard on my knees. I had run them into the ground from all the mileage (literally), and they were stiff and swollen. After a month of less running and more strength training for building my lower body, my knee pain totally subsided.\u201d<\/p>\n

See Chelita\u2019s Story<\/a><\/p>\n

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9Neha Verma\"Four<\/p>\n

\u201cTrust me, there are times where I\u2019m tired or overwhelmed and would rather not train, but I\u2019ve cultivated self-discipline to stick to my goals. Some days it\u2019s lifting heavy, other days it\u2019s getting 10,000 steps and meal prepping<\/a> for the week, but both count and both help me move forward.\u201d<\/p>\n

See Neha\u2019s Story<\/a><\/p>\n

10Marcia Allen\"Selfie<\/p>\n

\u201cI saw<\/a> a woman on Facebook who\u2019d undergone an amazing physical transformation from completing the 75 Hard Challenge<\/a>. The challenge involves doing two 45-minute workouts a day (one outdoors), eating healthily, drinking a gallon of water daily, reading 10 pages per day, and taking progress pictures for 75 days. I decided to give it a try along with some Facebook friends that served as my accountability group.\u201d<\/p>\n

See Marcia\u2019s Story<\/a><\/p>\n

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11Jen Dorman\"Person<\/p>\n

\u201cMy cancer<\/a> diagnosis and entering menopause required a smarter approach to fitness. What worked for me for years just didn\u2019t yield the same results anymore. As for what I changed? I didn\u2019t stop training; I just slowed down.\u201d<\/p>\n

See Jen\u2019s Story<\/a><\/p>\n

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Olivia\u00a0is a writer, content creator, and podcast host passionate about food, lifestyle, and shopping with a B.A. in Communications and Political Science. When\u00a0Olivia\u00a0isn\u2019t typing away or reading Barnes & Noble\u2019s latest psychological thriller, she can be found lying on the beach, working up a sweat at a kickboxing class, or sitting on a flight headed to her next travel destination. Her work has been seen in Glamour, Refinery29, Biography, Stylecaster and more.<\/p>\n

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