FEATURED MEMBER: Abby

This week's featured member is Abby.  We've been doing the 5:30 am BodyAttack class together for months now, but we only recently discovered we graduated from the same high school (Rochester Adams) only one year apart!!!  When I saw tiny Abby squatting with 30 lbs on each side of the bar in Pump, that was what inspired me to increase to the same weight.  She's super strong!

Tell us a little about yourself.
I am a nurse at the West Michigan Cancer Center.  It is of the things I am most passionate about.  It helps keep me grounded and reminds me how precious life is.  I have been married for almost 3 years, no children.  Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, golfing, boating, skiing, snowmobiling, reading, cooking, and baking. 

What is your usual weekly workout routine?
Depending on the time of year my routine changes.  If it’s warm enough outside I like to walk or run.  In the colder months I run on the treadmill and do BodyStep.  I usually take 2-3 BodyPump classes a week and a Body Attack class when I can fit it in. 

What are your go-to snacks and meals?
I eat a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables.

How do you balance being active with the demands of your daily life?
I do my best to plan ahead and stay organized.  Exercise is a priority so I usually always find time to fit it in, even if it requires me waking up early.

What is a fitness or healthy living goal you have for yourself?
I honestly don’t have one.  I would like to be able to maintain the fitness level I am at right now.

What do you like about being a member at SWAT?
Hands down, my favorite thing about SWAT is the group fitness classes.  I have been doing group fitness classes for 15 years and have never found classes that challenged or motivated me more.  I credit that mostly to the instructors at SWAT.  I have met some really great people at SWAT. I look forward to going to SWAT because I feel better walking out then I did walking in.