Lorrie Ward said it never entered her mind to become a fitness instructor. Now a year after she started teaching, Ward has a loyal following at the Madison Improvement Club in Phoenix. The 62-year-old fitness instructor is committed to creating a space for people 65 years and older to confidently work out. Ward was a […]
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Back injuries, knee pain, shoulder problems — and now, COVID-19. They are daily risks faced by fitness instructors and personal trainers across the province. But unlike millions of employees in other sectors, gym staff are not entitled to workers’ compensation when they get sick or hurt on the job. It’s […]