Fitness Q&A

Today we begin a Q&A series with some of the region's residents who are staying fit and living healthy lives. If you fit that category, send us your answers to our questions. Contact features editor Laura Johnston at 335-6611, ext. 126 or at ljohnston@semissourian.com.

Beth Adkins, 37, of Cape Girardeau

What is your favorite exercise/which exercise is the most effective?

"I like to work my abs and my upper body."

How do you stay physically fit?

"I like to work a combination of cardio and weight lifting, and I do martial arts at Universal as well."

Where do you go to work out and how often?

"I work out five to six days a week at Universal Fitness."

What do you eat?

"I try to watch what I eat, but I'm not always successful."

How do you motivate yourself?

"What gets me motivated is that I actually enjoy it."

-- Jeremy Joffray