By Lisa Marie Pane, Associated Press DACULA, Ga. >> A year ago, Cindy Martinez was struggling to walk even just a few feet and lift just five pounds. A flesh-eating bacteria had […]
Flesh-eating bacteria claimed vet’s limbs, but not her drive
Gain to Lose: Increasing muscle is key to losing weight
By Michilea Patterson, The Mercury SINKING SPRING >> I Am Fit Studios owner Ernie Groff specializes in transformations and helps clients to understand that strength training is an important part of the […]
Skippack woman’s weight loss inspiring others
By Monica Thompson Fragale, For Digital First Media Rebecca Grafton found out she was on the cover of People magazine when a friend texted the good news. Grafton, 25, was one of […]
‘Fat Guy Across America’ cycles into Pottstown on the Schuylkill River Trail (video)
By Michilea Patterson, The Mercury POTTSTOWN >> At 567 pounds, Eric Hites got on a bicycle for the first time in 30 years to ride across America. He embarked on the more […]
Video: Healthy goals run deep as hundreds compete in first-ever Pottstown Half Marathon
By Michilea Patterson, The Mercury POTTSTOWN >> After months of training, continuous self-motivation thoughts and 13 miles of road; the letters F-I-N-I-S-H stood out as not only the end of their first […]
80-year-old man aces in physical health and on the racquetball court
By Michilea Patterson, The Mercury Pottstown >> Bill Collins turns 80 on Friday but he’s not celebrating with a quiet party at home. He’s organized a Birthday Racquetball Challenge for today where […]
Fit for Life Video: Mountain biker and distance runner enjoy 20-year friendship
By Michilea Patterson, The Mercury The phrase “fit for life” describes not only the healthy activity of Cassy Bradley and Andy Keegan; it also describes their friendship. A professional mountain biker and […]
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