“Life is short and we should live it to the fullest! The best way we can do that is by maintaining our fitness so we can get out and experience all it has to offer. Our fitness is one of the few things we have total control over. We are individually responsible to ourselves for our fitness-no one else can be held accountable. We should continually set and evaluate our goals and work hard to accomplish them!” – Russ Jewell, June Athlete of the Month • Russ is a natural leader who gives 100 percent 100 percent of the time! He's an exceptional athlete whose U.S. Marine Corps training shines through during each workout—but even moreso in his team mentality—leading and encouraging everyone to do their best and pushing their limits in each class. His kind, friendly demeanor at the white board is always welcoming to others. Russ embodies our #liveBIG spirit inside and outside the box, using his fitness to take on new adventures and challenges. He's completed over 30 obstacle course races and several Spartan Races, and is organizing a Windy City team for the upcoming Spartan Sprint on June 24th in Richmond, IL. Russ, congrats on being this month's AOM and we're glad you're here at Windy City! • Read his story in profile #windycitylivin