Tuesday, August 28, 2012

FEATURED MEMBER: Beth

This week's Featured Member is Beth.  She is a regular at the Sunday Attack/Pump combo, and you can really tell from the smile on her face that she loves cardio!



Tell us a little about yourself.
My name is Beth Patzkowsky.  I am a special education teacher in Paw Paw.  I have two daughters (12 yrs and 9 yrs) and two crazy Jack Russell Terriers.  I am a certified group fitness instructor, but not currently teaching classes.  I love to read and spend time with my family at the beach.

What is your usual weekly workout routine?
I try to get to three group fitness classes per week (I frequently only make two :-(  ).  I walk my dogs and use the treadmill at home.

What are your go-to snacks and meals?

I love celery and peanut butter for a snack, but my kids prefer apple slices with PB!  We eat chicken probably three nights a week.  I have found many different ways to marinate chicken and then bake for 1 hour and it’s ready to go!

How do you balance being active with the demands of your daily life?

I am not very good at balancing working out and daily life.  If a friend wants to go to the beach, swim, or anything fun, I tend to grab the kids and go (missing that workout I promised myself).

What is a fitness or healthy living goal you have for yourself?

I would love to run a 5K someday.  I have used the app “Couch to 5K” (I’m on my second time around) but I only hit 2.5 miles at the end and can’t seem to push myself that extra .6 mile.  I need to find a running buddy to keep me going!

What do you like about being a member at SWAT?

I love the group fitness classes!  I am inspired by the fitness level of every instructor!  I would love to be as strong as they are!  I know time and commitment are the key - I’m working on it!

What is your favorite class at SWAT?  Why?
I love the Body Attack/Pump Combo on Sundays!  I love the aerobic half - it makes time fly.  I hate the Pump half, but it is because it is a struggle for me.  I have worked out at gyms taking group fitness since college, but I have never been a weights person, so I have never been strong.

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