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By Lisa J. Gotto | Photography by Tony Lewis, Jr.
Exercised with Les Mills Body Pump workout throughout her second pregnancy.
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brbrBecause we know the path to true fitness is a long and challenging one, we would like to thank local resident Bethany Swain for participating in our Real World Fitness story. Perhaps her story will inspire you!
brbrWant to share your Real World Fitness story? Email us at lgotto@whatsupmag.com.
brbrHave always aspired to be physically fit
brbrHave trouble finding the time to fit fitness into my day
brbrI have always made fitness a priority
brbrI wish I could be more consistent with my workouts
✓ I feel out of sorts when I haven’t worked out
brbrI am a high-intensity individual when it comes to working out
brbrI am systematic and steady in my approach to working out and weight maintenance
✓ I am excited when it’s time to work out
1. What part of your workout is the most challenging? Why?
brThe schedule. As a working mom, I have to balance all of my commitments—and not every day goes as planned.
2. What are your goals for how you look and feel?
brAs a busy working mom, my exercise classes are how I deal with my stress. It is also a fun way to meet up with friends.
3. A diet splurge for me would be:
Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. It’s from my hometown and it is rarely in my house because it won’t last long. I also love to bake treats with my sons, as I want them to grow up comfortable in the kitchen.
Mom’s the Word
By Lisa J. Gotto | Photography by Tony Lewis, Jr.
Bethany Swain 38, Journalism Faculty
Exercised with Les Mills Body Pump workout throughout her second pregnancy.
br“I was there up until a few weeks before Evan was born.”
Bethany’s Workout:
I am a fitness class fanatic. I have been a member of a gym since I was in high school, but I rarely touch the equipment outside of the group exercise classes. I love the combination of dance, free weights, and yoga: Les Mills BodyJam, Les Mills BodyPump, and Bikram yoga. The classes run 60 to 90 minutes, but I sometimes stop by for a 30-minute session if that’s all I can fit into my schedule. A little workout is better than no workout.Fitness Personality:
“I would only run if someone were chasing me, so I’d rather do a dance-a-thon than a marathon.”What role does nutrition play in your life right now?
brbrI love drinking water and I preach it to anyone who will listen, including my journalism students at UMD. Even when my diet isn’t ideal, I know I’m hydrated and not wasting calories on drinks.brbr_________________________________________________________________
brbrBecause we know the path to true fitness is a long and challenging one, we would like to thank local resident Bethany Swain for participating in our Real World Fitness story. Perhaps her story will inspire you!
brbrWant to share your Real World Fitness story? Email us at lgotto@whatsupmag.com.
FITNESS TYPE PERSONALITY QUIZ:
In the section below, our respondent was asked to check as many of the boxes that apply to her fitness type:
Bethany Swain
brbrFinally getting serious about my health and how I look and feelbrbrHave always aspired to be physically fit
brbrHave trouble finding the time to fit fitness into my day
brbrI have always made fitness a priority
brbrI wish I could be more consistent with my workouts
✓ I feel out of sorts when I haven’t worked out
brbrI am a high-intensity individual when it comes to working out
brbrI am systematic and steady in my approach to working out and weight maintenance
✓ I am excited when it’s time to work out
1. What part of your workout is the most challenging? Why?
brThe schedule. As a working mom, I have to balance all of my commitments—and not every day goes as planned.
2. What are your goals for how you look and feel?
brAs a busy working mom, my exercise classes are how I deal with my stress. It is also a fun way to meet up with friends.
3. A diet splurge for me would be:
Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. It’s from my hometown and it is rarely in my house because it won’t last long. I also love to bake treats with my sons, as I want them to grow up comfortable in the kitchen.
