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FITNESS

Athletes of the Month

By Michelle Dwyer Tom and Sandra Biles – Personal Trainer: J.B. Baier

Tom and Sandra Biles give a whole new proud of both of them.” information for anything you need to know!
meaning to the term “world traveler.” He is not shy in conversation. They comple-
Tom and Sandra live a full life of fun and ment one another nicely,” J.B. smiles, “Their
Since marrying and moving to Sun City adventure, and exercise is the ice cream workouts are not only helpful, they are fun!”
Texas, this retired couple has visited every next to the cake for these two in enjoying
state in the U.S. and all Canadian prov- their retirement at Sun City. Tom, a for- But there is one thing that makes these
inces bordering the U.S. They have also mer IBM consultant and Sandra, the avid opposites attract: They both love spend-
stepped foot into France and Ireland. And reader, have no intention of slowing down ing time with their four children and six
if that isn’t enough, Sandra is an ex-patriot and will continue to provide J.B. with a lot grandchildren.
of Saudi Arabia having lived there for 14 of joy in their sessions.
years. Whew, that’s a lot of places! It looks like J.B. will have to keep these
“Tom and Sandra are completely different. very active fitness buffs on their toes for
But, despite all the wonderful memories Sandra is quieter, and Tom is a source of years to come!
of travel, there is one memory Tom and
Sandra would like to forget during their J.B. Baier, Personal Trainer J.B. Baier
journeys—the arthritis they had discovered JB has obtained a multitude of certifications from the Cooper
in Sandra’s neck and spine. Institute, AFAA and the Arthritis Foundation during the past 35
years including Group Fitness and Step Instructor, Senior Fitness
“My doctor told me that exercising might Specialist and Personal Trainer for General Population and Older
help the pain,” Sandra recalls. “I was Adults. She has experience in cardiac rehab and diabetic teaching,
advised to find a personal trainer famil- and co-teaches country western dance lessons at the Fitness Cen-
iar with working with clients who have ter. JB believes that physical activity should be a part of everyone’s
arthritis.” life. “My passion and goal is to help as many people as possible stay
healthy through safe and effective exercise and training.”
Sandra called the Fitness Center and was
referred to veteran trainer J.B. Baier, and For an appointment with J.B., call 737-704-9422.
they began training.
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This was five years ago; they are still go-
ing strong.

“J.B.’s leadership has meant so much to me,
and I continue going twice a week because
I like her personally and because I feel so
much better. I can now hop out of a chair
where before I would struggle!” Sandra says
enthusiastically.

And it gets even better. Three years after
Sandra started training with J.B., Tom
saw the improvement in Sandra’s mobility
and quality of life. He decided he too would
work with J.B.!

Their dedication has paid off.

“Sandra has improved tremendously, and is
discovering that working through a painful
area can actually be very beneficial in de-
creasing the pain through movement,” J.B
says. But she is quick to add a word of cau-
tion. “You have to be careful of injury. This
is where a personal trainer can add a huge
benefit to your exercise routine, especially
when dealing with physical challenges.”

J.B. also mentions that Tom has improved
his posture and strength as well. “Both of
these amazing clients have realized that
fitness has become a lifestyle. I am very

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