Contributors Gregg Lambton-Carr Gregg is a native of South Africa. He has been
azine. She manages all online platforms,
izes in fashion, underwater, portraits, wedding,
media campaigns, Oblique events, am-
and lifestyle photography. To see his unique
bassadors and interns. You can reach ‘Q’
style, visit gregglcphoto.com.
by email at q@obliquemagazine.com.
Dennis K. Schimpf, MD, MBA, FACS
Richard is a personal trainer specializing in
Dr. Schimpf is double board certified by the
strength developmenent. This graduate from
American Board of Plastic Surgery and the
the College of Charleston utilizes the same
American Board of Surgery. He has also re-
proven principles in training his clients as he
cently earned an MBA degree from USC. Visit
does for himself. saad.strength@gmail.com.
sweetgrassplasticsurgery.com.
Jan Park, RN
Mike Campbell
Jan combines 25 years experience as a reg-
In 2009 Mike weighed over 350 pounds and
istered nurse, certified weight management
was on many medications to deal with the
specialist, trainer, corporate wellness manag-
health issues associated with obesity. In 363
er, and mom, in helping hundreds of people
days he lost 150 pounds and is now on a mis-
feel their best.. healthyourselfbyjp.com.
sion to help others. fatguydiary.com.
Jessica Scully
Russell Green
Jessica is the blogger behind Paleo Scaleo.
Russell is a local photographer specializ-
On this site, you’ll find recipes that are flavor-
ing in fitness, portrait and family photog-
ful, healthy, and easy to make. She puts a lot of
raphy. His images along with a highly pro-
care in the creation of the new recipes that are
fessional and fun approach, earned him a
added every week, paleoscaleo.com.
spot on this page. @russg_photography.
Doug Glover
Lauren Zimmerman, MS, RD, LD
Doug Glover is a self-proclaimed meat-
Lauren is the lead dietitian at Synchronici-
head, but is probably better recognized as
ty, where she focuses on an individualized
a co-owner of The Stretch Zone with two
approach to health with an emphasis on
locations in Mount Pleasant. Visit his insta-
plant-based nutrition. For more informa-
gram @stretchzone_coleman.
tion, follow @eatandbewellwithlauren.
Dr. Travis Love
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‘Q’ is the assistant editor of Oblique Mag-
a photographer for over 20 years and special-
Richard Saad
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Susan ‘Q’ Patterson
Sam Lawrence
Dr. Love is the chief medical officer, at both
Sam has been a personal trainer, group train-
AquaVitae and Lowcountry Male located in Mt.
er and cycle instructor for over ten years and
Pleasant. His primary interests are in Anti-Ag-
has recently accepted the position as director
ing, Regenerative, Metabolic and Cosmetic
of personal training at the HyLo Fitness open
Medicine. lowcountrymale.com.
gym in West Ashley. hylofitness.com.
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Features 12 Biohacking Your Physique
Contents
by Dr. Travis Love
14 Breaking Through Strength Plateaus by Richard Saad
20 A Meathead’s Guide to Running by Doug Glover
22 Zyia Mommy & Me by Susan ‘Q’ Patterson
24 The Family That Trains Together Stays Together by Susan ‘Q’ Patterson
31 Emotional Eating by Jan Park
34 Heart and Head by Mike Campbell
36 Top Five Shoulder Exercises by Sam Lawrence
Departments Vi Fessenden 30 Fitness Spotlight Jenny Broe
32 Oblique Recipe by Jessica Scully
33 Healthy Tips by Lauren Zimmerman
35 Yoga Pose with Paige Calla
38 A Chat with Tracy York
44 Oblique Events by Susan ‘Q’ Patterson
46 Oblique Choice Holy City CrossFit 6
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22 Oblique Cover Model
Sarah McKee My name is Sarah Mckee and I am a promoter of
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John Di Giovanni
Assistant Editor
Susan ‘Q’ Patterson
Lead Photographer
Gregg Lambton-Carr
health and fitness. I love helping people find their balance between work and play - but to set goals obtainable to crush! Life is way more beautiful when you find a healthier way of living, and I love opening people’s eyes to that. Taking your body to levels beyond belief, and beyond anything you have ever experienced. I do it for a happier society and a happier atmosphere because health and fitness has changed my life in ways people wouldn’t believe. 7
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