The ability to go up to my fifth-floor walkup without feeling winded!
-- Amanda L. Chan, News Editor
My fitness motivation is endorphins!
-- Gina Ryder, Community Manager
I visualize my cells repairing, recycling and rejuvenating themselves and it makes me feel like I'm actively participating in a transformation.
-- Meredith Melnick, Nutrition and Fitness Editor
debated paying $70 a month for a gym membership for a while. But now that I have one, knowing $35 is being deducted from my paycheck every pay period motivates me to go. Cheapness trumps laziness.
-- Laura Schocker, Senior Editor
For some "me" time. It's basically the only time of the day (besides sleeping) when I don't check my phone/emails.
-- Sarah Klein, Associate Editor
To get rid of headaches and fit into skinny jeans!
-- Kate Bratskeir, Associate Editor
Working out makes me feel comfortable in my body. I find feeling good and looking good translate to bolstering confidence in other aspects of my life.
-- Alana B. Elias Kornfeld, Executive Health Editor
It helps me keep a positive outlook [and with] physical/emotional/spiritual well being.
-- Dr. Patricia Fitzgerald, Wellness Editor
When I'm tempted to give up on a run, I imagine there's an attractive man, often Leonardo DiCaprio, waiting for me at the "finish line"!!
-- Anonymous staff appreciator of mid-90s teen heart throbs
