Lynda Voghel 67 age

What fuels your passion for health and fitness?

The heartbeat by how I live is to focus on positive good feelings and cultivate gratitude. Fitness focuses me from self criticism to gratitude from my body. Moving my body lifts my mood and focuses my thoughts on appreciation for my body. At work I led fitness classes. It was inspirational to see the how fitness positively affected their personal and work life. My own children watched as I allocated the time to work out and were rewarded amazing opportunities as college athletes

What’s your favorite way to train or stay fit?

My body loves variety: Cycle Bar Pilates, TRX yoga, weight training and running. I do not believe a body needs to age but multidiscipline supports bone density balance mobility, and endurance. I listen to my body after I eat to learn what foods best support me.I engage in massag, red light therapy, Lymphatic drain and hot and cold plunge.Consistency is key. Scheduled time imperative. Sharing fitness as a way to connect with foster children I mentor has encouraged their self-esteem and belonging

What would you do with $20,000?

I am writing a book about living positively both mentally and physically. My book incorporates gratitude, physical activity, nutrition, social connection, positive thinking self-care and setting goals. I intend to use the funds to promote and publish my book as well as support my foster care students to join local fitness centers. My experience is working out with a group fosters accountability, social interaction, guidance a sense of belonging and improved performance. I love my fitness family