If you want a personal trainer who can whip you and your diet into shape, you're looking for Karl Mackey. A master personal trainer at Calta's 24/7 Fitness in south Tampa, he's been working with clients for 15 years. He's certified by the International Fitness Professionals Association. Mackey, 31, started natural bodybuilding at 18 and claims the title of Mr. Tampa Bay, Mr. Florida and Mr. All South. He also was a finalist for Mr. U.S.A. and Mr. Universe. Mackey trains clients ages 15 to 80. He says there's no such thing as too old when it comes to working out and staying fit. ...more

October 18, 2007

Johnny Erickson, head personal trainer at Gold's Gym in Tampa for six years, caters his workouts to functional training. He's certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine and has a military and firefighter background. Erickson juggles about 40 clients who get killer core training using bands and stability balls to strengthen their abs. Gold's touts having weights up to 150 pounds, but what may surprise you is that most members aren't muscle heads, he says. ...more

October 11, 2007

DeAndre Presley shook his head and said, 'Whew,' when asked in how many ways he had improved since last season. ...more

September 27, 2007

A Hudson man was arrested Thursday after Pasco County Sheriff's Office deputies found dozens of marijuana plants in his house in the Leisure Beach area. ...more

September 22, 2007