Natural Muscle May 2015 | Page 19

bernadette schimnowski sandra augustin My gymnastics were limited to my front yard where I would walk on my hands and do front hand springs and pretend I was in the Olympics. Discovering Tri-Fitness in 2004 has provided this 47 year old a chance to perform a 2 minute floor routine (thus, this is my Olympics)! “We will have athletes from 6 years old to 66 years old competing and challenging themselves this year at our 18th Tri-Fitness World Challenge. The routines will range from beginners to high skilled levels but the most important aspect is each athlete will have a chance to show their creativity and skills while having FUN!,” says Al Rosen. Tri-Fitness routine winners over the years have come from various backgrounds. The first winner in 1998 was Kelly Gignilliat Hardersen who was a national aerobics champion and danced for Disney. Jennifer Rosen was a high level gymnast and while Gina Oakes and Marissa Herring were college cheerleaders. Katie Uter and Sandra Augustin both had dance backgrounds. “I want to be like my aunties Jennifer and Lindsey and do a routine like them” says 6 year old Kaylin Ramsey whose mother Stephanie was a level 10 gymnast. As of now, there are 10 women over 40 years old registered to do fitness routines this year! To all the moms who are sitting behind a window or the stands observing their 5 year olds doing dance, cheerleading, gymnastics practices and competitions, YOU have the opportunity for your child to watch YOU! Be creative, challenge yourself and most of all, HAVE FUN! This is a chance for you to SHINE – Tri-Fitness 4 LIFE! www.trifitnesschallenge.com celeste turner kelly hardersen lindsey rosen marissa herring www.NaturalMuscle.net 19