Small Town Life Episode 59 - Elizabeth and Justin Hoffman

In the next episode of the Small Town Life podcast, host Dave Warner sat down with local fitness experts and community advocates Elizabeth and Justin Hoffman to discuss their work with the Hoffman Wellness Collective and the upcoming First Responders Wellness Summit.Justin, a firefighter with experience in personal training and athletic training, and Elizabeth, a certified personal trainer and sports performance specialist, shared insights into their journey—from opening a gym just before COVID to founding their nonprofit in 2024 to improve health equity and access to strength training in Herkimer County.They highlighted successes like school-based programs that support youth mental health through exercise and community events, fostering family connections.The conversation turned to the inaugural First Responders Wellness Summit, set for March 19, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Herkimer County Community College.