[PHOTOSTORY 2: MOTION] A GYM ROUTINE

 By: Daniela Jimenez

Ariel and Toy are gym buddies who come to the RAC at Georgia Southern 5 days a week. 

Toy providing guidence to her gym partner on how much weight she should start with. 

Ariel completing her first warm up set. 

Ariel claims that warm ups and cool downs are the hardest for her. 

Toy highly focused while she completes her warm up sets. 

Ariel working on a warm up set of arm pulls. 

Ariel taking in Toy's advice when doing an arm pull machine. 

The girls deciding their next machine. 

Shot of Ariel in between sets, always keeping a bright smile. 

Toy always remains highly focused when completing her sets. 

Ariel beleives that coming everyday genuienly puts her in a good mood. 

Ariel manages to smile even through her sets. 

This is the face of "no pain, no gain". 

Both girls tried this machine for the first time, they help to guide each other on how to complete each excersise. 

Toy does 3 sets of 12 keeping the weight constant throughout. 

Ariel feeling her gym partners pain while she completes her sets. 

Ariel completes 3 sets of 15 on this machime increasing weight by 5lbs each time. 

While Toy workouts Ariel always stands by her side serving as encouragement. 

Toy always managed through smile, even through her sets. 

Ariel completing her last set on a back machine. 

[PHOTOSTORY 2: MOTION] Gym Activities

 By: Ryan Pless

Shawn Kemp opening the door to Towne Fitness Club. Towne Fitness Club is a local gym in Lagrange Georgia that offers a wide variety of workout equipment. 

Shawn signing in so he can have access to the gym. Towne Fitness creates you a key fob to sign in by scanning it if you decide to become a member. 

Shawn walking upstairs to start his workout routine. Towne Fitness Club has four levels with different equipment on each level.

A sign showing where the class RPM takes place in the gym. RPM is a class Towne Fitness Club does which is considered a spin class.

Shawn using the rowing machine. The rowing machine at Towne Fitness Club works your muscles on your arms, back and legs.

Shawn working out his abs. "This machine is similar to doing crunches for your abs. It works out your core muscles."

Shawn using another machine for your abs. "This machine strengthens your core as well."

Shawn using the elliptical. The elliptical is a form of cardio and also works out your legs and arms as well.

Shawn using a machine that works out your legs. "This machine strengthens your quads which are the front of your thighs."

Shawn taking a quick water break. "As you workout you lose body fluids so you should always replace the fluids by drinking water."

Shawn using a machine similar to a bike. "This machine works your muscles all around. Also this room is where the class called pursuit fitness takes place which is similar to cross-fit."

Shawn using dumb bells. Doing curls with dumb bells workout and strengthen your biceps.

A room for certain classes Towne Fitness Club hosts. This room has a lot of different equipment for people to use that signs up for the pursuit fitness class.

Shawn working out his chest. "Form during this workout is very important so you do not injure yourself."

Shawn strengthening his legs using the leg press. "This workout strengthens your hamstrings, quads and glutes." 

Shawn strengthening his back muscles. "This machine strengthens your back muscles. It is also important to use correct form so you do not pull a muscle or damage one."

Some equipment on the third level of Towne Fitness Club. This machine can work different muscles throughout your body.

Shawn grabbing a quick drink after his workout. "I enjoy to drink a C4 drink after my workout to help my muscles recover."

Shawn exiting the gym. After you are done with your workout you are able to just leave instead of signing out.

Shawn walking to his car after his workout. Towne Fitness Club has curbside parking so you do not have to walk far.

[PHOTOSTORY 2: MOTION] Vacation Workout

 By: Andy Cole

Every good workout starts with an even better stretch. Alabamian Clark Kempe makes time for his workout even when vacationing in Santa Rosa Beach, FL.

Kempe starts out slow, but adds more and more weight with each rep he does. He likes to workout for about 60 minutes five days each week. 

"I've always got to watch my breaths. Working with your lungs is half the job," Kempe says. He breaths in and out at to the metaphorical rhythm of a metronome. 

Kempe says he prefers benching--it's always been his favorite workout. "It's a great way to get started. Keeping the weight up keeps me young."

"You've got to keep your eye on the prize. Staying strong and sharp is the goal for me," Kempe says. He's focused on a superior workout, even on vacation.

"Scofflaw, it's my favorite brewery. Honestly, I'll probably crack one open when I'm done here." Kempe told me that's not usual, it's just because he's on island time. 

Kempe was spotted with something really unique -- his shoes. "Yeah, I forgot my shoes. I figured why not go with flops? Who's watching?"

Kempe was on this machine for about 20 minutes. He told me he runs the workout until he can't, saying it keeps him strong. 

Kempe then moved to the dumbbell presses. "I like to start out small, just like bench and build up," Kempe told me. 

Just like the last machine, his breathing was as orchestrated as the London Symphony. "Really, it's so important. If your breathing is off, your lift is off."

Kempe's last workout is on the treadmill. "I like to finish out my work with a nice jog," said Kempe. 

Kempe told me he prefers a curved treadmill, but the resort one will do just fine. "I'll probably knock out a mile or two today. Depends on how much I want that beer!"

Kempe ran a steady pace throughout his entire run. "I about to turn 51. It's important to me to stay healthy. For my wife, for my kids and for me," said Kempe. 

In a last minute decision, Kempe decided to hop on the elliptical. "I thought, why not? Sometimes I run on the treadmill and hit the elliptical. All just based on a feeling," Kempe said.  

Signature to his vacation workout, Kempe ditched his 'flips' while running. "It's probably kinda gross, but safer than wearing flips."

Kempe is able to workout with a poolside view. "So much better than my gym. I couldn't stop."

Kempe always ends his workouts the same way they began -- with a stretch. "It's so important. You don't want to lock up afterwards. You've got to stay fluid," Kempe told me. 

Kempe does a combination of a handful of stretch's he's learned over the years. "I used to be a high school football coach. Being nimble was--and is--fundamental."

Kempe told me he doesn't mind spending an hour of vacation to workout. "It's engrained in me. I've been doing it forever, it'd be like not breathing to miss the gym."

[ ENVIORMENTAL PORTRAIT 2] Amelia Sellers

"My favorite part of my job is watching how many different types of students walk in here to use our resources," Sellers tells me. "It amazes me how many walks of life come here to get their education."