Meet the Athletes

  • name: AJ
  • age: 27
  • occupation: Personal Trainer, Equinox Fitness
  • sport: Boxing/MMA
  • currently live: Chicago, IL
  • workout favorites: A good sport bra!

AJ’s love for sports and fitness started in high school as she competed in softball, volleyball, basketball, track and cross country. She continued on to play Division 1 softball at Sam Houston State University…read more »

  • name: Jaime
  • age: 29
  • occupation: Acupuncturist, Dancer, Yoga Instructor
  • sport: Ballet, Yoga
  • currently live: Chicago, IL
  • workout favorites: I love color! Anything bright or with a fun pattern is usually my first choice.

Jaime was involved in music all through elementary school. At 14 years old, she went to a music camp where everyone also studied something other than music. After getting home, she asked her mom if…read more »

  • name: Jenny
  • age: 46
  • occupation: Mom & Running coach
  • sport: Long distance running
  • currently live: Lake Villa, IL
  • workout favorites: sport bra, running shorts, running tights and 6-7 pairs of running shoes a year

“Getting older doesn’t mean you have to get slower!!” At age 46, Jenny Spangler has her eyes set on qualifying for the 2012 Women’s Marathon Olympic trials. Her impressive running career began as a high school…read more »

  • name: Julie
  • age: 23
  • occupation: Student at UWM
  • sport: Soccer
  • currently live: Milwaukee, WI
  • workout favorites: I love my tank tops and comfortable shorts

Julie started playing soccer at age 7. She caught the “soccer bug” from her older sister who loved to play and became hooked herself. In high school, at Brookfield East, she played soccer all four years and ran …read more »

  • name: Kara
  • age: 29
  • occupation: CEO of Nostalgic Catering; Partner-Instructor for The Total Body Boot Camp
  • sport: Dance, Volleyball, Soccer
  • currently live: Chicago, IL
  • workout favorites: Comfortable stretch pants and a good sport bra. It’s imperative to have good running shoes and comfy socks, too.

Kara began dancing at the age of 3. You could say that it was “just what the doctor ordered.” She was pigeon toed as a young child, so her doctor suggested leg braces or trying dance. Her mom chose…read more »

  • name: Keri
  • age: 29
  • occupation: Program Director for Disabled Sports Organization
  • sport: Rock climbing
  • currently live: Chicago, IL
  • workout favorites: tank tops with built-in bras and fitted capri pants with zipper pockets

Keri got the chance to rock climb when she was 9 at a summer camp in Pennsylvania. She first learned on a climbing wall and then got to try the real thing at the Gunks in PA. She has quite an athletic background…read more »

  • name: LaCrisha
  • age: 27
  • occupation: Fitness Counselor
  • sport: Running
  • currently live: Chicago, IL
  • workout favorites: form fitting tops with built in sport bras and stretchy pants

Both running and dancing have played a huge role in LaCrisha’s life. Growing up, she ran all the time. It was her way to stay fit for the both volleyball and cheerleading. She was captain of both teams and danced…read more »

  • name: Neil
  • age: 40
  • occupation: Director of Admissions/Assistant to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Ivy Tech College
  • sport: Racquetball, Weight training, Soccer, Running
  • currently live: Indianapolis, IN
  • workout favorites: Moisture wicking t-shirts and clothes that are light & breathable

Living in Italy for two years at the age of 10 definitely sparked Neil’s interest in sports, especially soccer. He was there for the World Cup in 1982 when Italy won. He played on club soccer teams in college…read more »

  • name: Marc
  • age: 37
  • occupation: Motor Truck Driver/Fitness Trainer
  • sport: Boxing and Martial Arts
  • currently live: Chicago, IL
  • workout favorites: cotton t-shirts, biker shorts with gym shorts over

At 37, health and fitness are huge priorities in Marc’s life. “I love feeling good. I know that I’m getting older and I want to live a long, healthy life…I want to be around for …read more »

  • name: Sabin
  • age: 35
  • occupation: IT
  • sport: Cycling, Snowboarding, Skateboarding
  • currently live: Chicago, IL
  • workout favorites: I’m a big fan of moisture wicking and antibacterial materials

Talk about “getting a rush” and being fearless, Sabin has a quite the resume of outstanding performances. Some of his favorite accomplishments are landing his first kick-flip; first 360° off…read more »

  • name: Sandra
  • age: 35
  • occupation: Yoga/Pilates Instructor
  • sport: Cycling, Rock climbing
  • currently live: Chicago, IL
  • workout favorites: cycling shorts

Sandra’s passion for cycling started when she was 30. Riding around the streets of downtown Chicago, she just wanted to be able to go faster. She now competes in both road races and cyclocross…read more »

  • name: Stacey
  • age: 31
  • occupation: Swimwear & Apparel Purchasing Manager for Adolph Kiefer & Associates
  • sport: Swimming
  • currently live: Antioch, IL
  • workout favorites: Fun but comfortable swimsuits (I especially like flashy competitive swimwear)

At a young age, Stacey wanted to be just like her big brother, who was on a local swim team. She joined a team too and was already competing by the age of 5. Growing up, she swam for…read more »