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In Episode 3 of RACStars, host John Hinman sits down with Rome Athletic Club member and competitive bodybuilder Elizabeth Newberry. What begins as a conversation about training and bodybuilding quickly becomes a powerful story of resilience, discipline, and personal transformation. 

Elizabeth shares how growing up as a lifelong athlete eventually led her to competitive bodybuilding, despite once insisting she hated lifting weights. She reflects on recovering from a serious knee injury, losing more than 80 pounds, competing alongside her sister, and discovering a passion that would completely reshape her life. 

The conversation also explores a much deeper journey. Elizabeth speaks candidly about overcoming an abusive relationship and how the gym became more than a place to build muscle. It became the place where she rebuilt her confidence, rediscovered her self-worth, and learned to show up for herself every day. 

Along the way, Elizabeth shares practical advice on:

• Building consistency in the gym
• Nutrition and meal planning
• Structuring effective workouts
• Preparing for bodybuilding competitions
• Why beginners shouldn't fear the weight room
• Learning to compete with yourself instead of comparing yourself to others

Whether you're just beginning your fitness journey or you've been training for years, Elizabeth's story is a reminder that strength is about far more than the weight on the bar. It's about resilience, discipline, and becoming stronger than the challenges you've faced.

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In Episode 2 of RACStars, host John Hinman sits down with Dr. Clint Helms, a longtime college professor, competitive bodybuilder, and dedicated member of the Rome Athletic Club community. From his upbringing in Rockmart, GA, to a 23-year journey in bodybuilding, Clint shares the lessons, mentors, and experiences that shaped both his career and his approach to fitness. 

Clint discusses:

• How a high school teacher introduced him to bodybuilding
• The connection between fitness, discipline, and personal growth
• Why consistency matters more than motivation
• His current training philosophy and workout structure
• Nutrition strategies for building muscle and staying healthy
• Lessons learned from competing in bodybuilding competitions
• The role faith, family, and service play in a balanced life

Along the way, Clint offers practical advice for beginners, intermediate lifters, and experienced gym-goers, emphasizing that fitness is a marathon, not a sprint. Whether you're just starting your fitness journey or have been training for years, you'll find encouragement, wisdom, and actionable takeaways in this conversation. Listen now and get to know one of the people helping make the RAC community stronger every day.

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In the very first episode of RACStars, host John Hinman sits down with longtime Rome fitness coach and trainer Bob Moss. A fixture in Rome’s gym culture for decades, Bob shares his journey from lifting weights as a teenager in South Rome to coaching athletes, running gyms, and helping generations of people improve their health and performance. 

Bob discusses:

• How weight training changed his life
• Lessons learned from decades in gym culture
• Why overtraining is one of the biggest mistakes people make
• The importance of proper form and recovery
• His philosophy that “everybody is somebody”
• The training concept he swears by: time under tension

The conversation also dives into supersets, muscle recovery, workout structure, supplements, and practical advice for beginners and experienced lifters alike. Most of all, this episode captures Bob’s passion for helping people grow stronger safely and effectively.

If you work out at the RAC, chances are you’ve seen Bob helping someone improve their form or encouraging them through a workout. Now you get to hear the story behind the coach.

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