Fitness

In 2006, Lindsay Vastola quit her successful international marketing  job in Manhattan to become a fitness professional and a well respected national expert on fitness. .  Lindsay founded Body Project Fitness & Lifestyle, with locations in New Jersey, VastPotential, a professional development company for fitness professionals, served as the editor-in-chief of the fitness industry business…

Leslee Bender epitomizes active and ageless enthusiasm.  She has worked for over 30 years in the fitness industry and travels throughout the world as an international fitness trainer. She was recently named IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year (WOW!)  Creator of the Bender Method of Training,  you will remember her from the famous Bender Ball…

Risa Sheppard of Sheppard Method Pilates is one of the world’s most sought after Pilates instructors.  She is the creator of Sheppard Method Pilates which teaches the mind, body and spirit connection and personal empowerment. Risa has dedicated her life’s work to helping others achieve personal perfection and maintain optimal health, no matter what their…

We had the pleasure of speaking and dancing with Nancy Hays. She is a talented dancer, singer, songwriter and entertainer who runs several different companies and websites. We doubt there is anything she cannot do. She has appeared on several TV shows as a dance instructor, (and even taught Mario Lopez how to Salsa!) and…

Today we speak with Chris and Parisa Shelton about their QiGong practice. Chris is a certified QiGong practitioner,  and with Parissa, they own Morning Crane Healing Arts Centers in San Jose CA, and Burbank CA.  Qigong (pronounced Chi Gung) is an ancient (5,000+-year-old) ancient practice that uses meditation, slow deliberate, intentional movements, and breathwork and…

Today meet Ana Caban, one of America’s leading Pilates instructors who has sold over 25 million dollars of fitness dvds and streaming workouts. Ana has been featured in many different media outlets; InStyle Magazine called her “a star Pilates instructor” and Martha Stewart Radio called her “the fitness guru to propel you into shape”. During…

Today we speak with Janice Jaicks founder of FitnessFest which is a user-friendly convention for people to learn, participate, and receive continuing education units.  Janice has been teaching water aerobics for 35 years. She teaches professionals how to teach various populations and people of all ages with a safe and effective program. Janice is bringing…

Annie & Gretchen had the privilege of interviewing Ultra-Endurance Athlete Tom Jones. NO, not the singer Tom Jones, but the other Tom Jones, a man who is just accomplished and who you should know about.  Some of Tom’s NOTABLE ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS • 7-time kickboxing champion with 2 world titles • Ran the length of California…

You enjoy walking as a great exercise tool. Please tell us how your walking program incorporates High Intensity Interval Training and why it is key in a fitness program. Taking a satisfying walk changes our outlook on life, which is more important than ever. A simple tip to turn your walk into a fat-burning workout…