Extol Sports May 2017 | Page 45

GET A GLIMPSE What’s the best way to balance work, family and fitness? For the Scotts, it’s all about faith and teamwork. BOB AND CAROLINE SCOTT Occupations: Bob, Area Director and General Manager for Louisville Athletic Club (LAC); Caroline: Director of Marketing-Associates in Pediatric Therapy and support PR staff for LAC. L ouisville Athletic Club (LAC) is the reason we relocated to Louisville from Lexington in 2002. It holds such a special place in our hearts because it has birthed so many lasting and meaningful friendships and relationships in this city, one in which we came to all those years ago barely knowing anyone. It was and has been our life for so many years. Our boys learned to walk in the playroom at LAC, where the sweet ladies took wonderful care of them for so many years while Mom and Dad worked. Running a successful business like LAC has also provided so many wonderful opportunities for us that we otherwise probably wouldn’t have been able to experience. We both love the field of health and wellness, so to be able to live and breathe our passion has been such a blessing. We are both proud of the fact that we have chosen to make health and fitness a part of our daily lives. Several years ago, we both became certified personal trainers to expand our knowledge even further. To be able to pass on a legacy of the importance of healthy living to our children is something very important to us both. As busy parents of two teen boys, our biggest challenge would definitely be finding the time to fit in workouts and healthy homemade meals. However, we do try hard. We both love to cook, so working as a team in the kitchen helps with the time challenge. As husband and wife, we try to cheer each other on and support each other in all aspects of life. Family is very important to us, so our boys are supportive too. They are both active and like being outdoors, so it’s not unusual to find us on family walks or bike rides on pretty days. Most importantly, however, our faith in God is the biggest support system in our life. It’s important t o set short term goals and don’t be too hard on yourself if things don’t always go perfectly. Take one day at a time and be realistic. Find a support system, whether it is your spouse, a family member, or friends at the gym. Find someone that will hold you accountable. Keep pressing on! We enjoy a combination of cardio and weights. Caroline enjoys swimming (reliving her college swim team days), as well as stretching and body weight exercises every now and then. As we mentioned, on nice days we love to take walks and bike rides as a family. As far as diet, we enjoy eating clean, whole foods. We prefer to eat organic whenever possible and stay away from processed foods. We believe in enjoying life too, so if you see us out enjoying a dessert at a local restaurant, don’t judge. It happens sometimes and that’s OK. 43