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A P R I L / M AY 2 0 1 9 M A C O N M A G A Z I N E . C O M 1 1 1 ERIN KELLER VICE PRESIDENT FOR DEVELOPMENT FOR NEWTOWN MACON Erin says her job affords her the privilege of playing a small part in the revitalization of downtown Macon. Some days, she's glued to her desk with administrative tasks. Other days, she's out and about in meetings or prepping for an event. "After I exercise, I am in a better mood, feel better about myself, and think more clearly." What's your current exercise routine? I work out at Orangetheory Fitness two or three times a week, go on daily walks with my dogchild, Chloe, and/or run hill sprints at Coleman Hill. ... Each one offers me something different. OTF pushes and challenges me. Walks with Chloe slow me down, allow me to think and to enjoy the sights and beauty that you tend to miss driving in a car. What's the trick to finding time to exercise, and why is it important? Making it a priority; it's part of my lifestyle! I treat it like eating and sleeping – it's a must. What's the best exercise advice you ever got? Doing something – exercise wise – is better than nothing; make it a priority. If you have 10 minutes in the middle of your work day but want to squeeze in a workout, what do you do? Go for a walk downtown. STEPHANIE FOLSOM PARTNER/OWNER AT COLDWELL BANKER COMMERCIAL EBERHARDT & BARRY INC. As a commercial real estate agent, Stephanie's days are on-the-go all day with business calls, emails and property showings. "Eat healthy; your food is your body's fuel. When I eat lots of sugar and carbs, my workouts are harder than when I eat healthy." What's your current exercise routine? The perfect exercise week is taking three classes at Pure Barre and having two work-out secessions with my personal trainer, Renee Corwine. ... Pure Barre is challenging, offering exercises that tone my overall body, and working out with Renee adds a mix of cardio and strength exercises tailored specifically to me. What's the trick to finding time to exercise, and why is it important? I treat it as a meeting. It is so easy not to make time for yourself. However, I found if I treat my exercise time as a meeting and put it on my calendar, I don't make excuses. It's important because I feel so much better physically and mentally when I work out. What's the best exercise advice you ever got? Life is full of curve balls that might hinder your workout, but you must always stick with it the best you can based on the circumstances at hand. What's the one piece of exercise equipment you can't live without? A good pair of tennis shoes – my feet need the love as they get older.