“I grew up in Southern New Hampshire and moved to Arizona in 2005 to attend Arizona State University where I got my degree in Film Production. I\u2019m currently a producer for a company out of Phoenix called True Story Films which keeps me very busy but I love it! I\u2019ve got an amazing husband named Dave who is a physical education teacher for Mesa School Districts. Together, we joined the YMCA in 2013.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve belonged to a lot of gyms. There isn\u2019t a time in my life where I haven\u2019t been trying to lose weight and get healthier. It\u2019s an ongoing process and there is just something about running on a treadmill that really doesn\u2019t excite me. I joined the YMCA because of the amenities but was especially drawn to the variety of classes they offer as well as all of the different locations. Since i\u2019m a valley-wide member I can take advantage of any Y which often helps with my work schedule. I live in Tempe but work downtown so often times i\u2019ll hit up the Lincoln\/Downtown Y after work, or go to the Tempe Y early in the morning or later at night. The flexibility and options are what really drove me to become part of the YMCA family.<\/p>\n
My favorite classes would have to be Zumba or Group Power. I\u2019ve tried a bunch though\u2014 Cycle was a great workout, Centergy is awesome, Group Core made my mid-section sore for days!! I haven\u2019t tried Group Fight but it\u2019s on my list along with a few others. All of the instructors are great and bring something different to the table. I try to get to the Y at least 4x during the week and often use my weekends for hikes, golfing or other outdoor activities. I also play on a co-ed softball team which is a great workout!<\/p>\n
There are always setbacks when jumping on board with a fitness routine (which yes, should really just be considered a lifestyle!!)\u2026. work schedules can eat up your day, you get sick, you are tired, your body is sore\u2026. but really when I think about it, there really aren\u2019t too many times that I work out and I regret it after the fact. It always makes you feel better. I just need to remember that when I have my setbacks. One big setback I had was in the winter of 2014 and I got into a car accident leaving the Chandler YMCA. I got put out of commission for a while and the YMCA family was supportive and understood my disappearance. After some healing time and when my body felt right, I jumped back in and haven\u2019t looked back.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve been a member now for 3 years and I know that the Y will continue to help me reach my goals!\u00a0#zoeforpresident”<\/p>\n
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-Katelyn<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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