RAC Stars
RACStars is the official podcast of the Rome Athletic Club in Rome, Georgia. Hosted by John Hinman, each episode spotlights the people, stories, and experiences that make the RAC community special. From longtime trainers and athletes to everyday members chasing their goals, RACStars brings real conversations about fitness, discipline, health, mindset, and life inside the gym.
Whether you're a seasoned lifter, just getting started, or simply curious about the people working out beside you, RACStars offers practical fitness insights, motivating stories, and a behind-the-scenes look at the culture of Rome Athletic Club.
New episodes feature local voices, training advice, wellness conversations, and the shared pursuit of becoming stronger together.
Episodes
4 episodes
Episode 4: Jessica Barger on Balancing Motherhood, Teaching & Bodybuilding
In Episode 4 of RACStars, host John Hinman sits down with Jessica Barger, an art teacher, mother of five, competitive bodybuilder, and regular at the Rome Athletic Club. Jessica's story is one of discipline, resilience, and finding tim...
Episode 3: Elizabeth Newberry on Bodybuilding, Confidence & Becoming Stronger Than Your Past
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 resil...
Episode 2: Dr. Clint Helms on Bodybuilding, Discipline & Lifelong Growth
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-ye...
Episode 1: Bob Moss on Training, Recovery & “Time Under Tension”
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 coa...