My approach to fitness:

It should be fun! You can start at any age and in any condition finding an activity/trainer/place you enjoy. There are so many ways to make it work... find the way that fits your lifestyle so you can stick with it.

What inspired me to become a trainer:

I always loved coaching gymnastics and leading aerobics classes in college but didn't want to become a personal trainer at the time because to me it seemed boring - sitting people at machines, counting reps, and trying to sell supplements. Years later, I realized how difficult it was to keep up with regular exercise after giving birth to my two daughters and I became determined to find a solution. I joined a bootcamp and was hooked! The training style was similar to gymnastics conditioning and I loved it. I had been a member at various gyms (prior to becoming a mom) and would always find an open space or empty aerobics studio rather than the machines so I could flip around and do push ups, sit ups, handstands and flying squat jumps. I was embarrassed about my exercises and tried to workout during the slow times so there weren't as many people around to watch the weirdo doing jumpy things for 30 seconds and then cartwheels etc.... The trend of bootcamp style workouts validated the training style I had done for myself for years! Now articles are written about how this style of fitness is the most effective and more functional to everyday life. I guess I wasn't such a weirdo after all. I decided after a few months of bootcamp that I could absolutely become an instructor and personal trainer! I had found my passion and wanted to make it my profession. I worked my butt off studying for an "official" certification and learning to coach again at the bootcamp gym I belonged to. During this time I was still working at my full time job in marketing plus being a mom and a wife. It was hard, but so worthwhile helping people feel better, be healthier and have FUN getting in shape. I can't think of anything else I'd rather do for a career.

My breakfast this morning:

2 poached eggs, toast and arugula salad plus a cappuccino

Secret indulgence: 

Cookies and cookie dough - (or my friend Krista's awesome cakes) I make it at home with gluten free stuff plus alternative sugars like honey or xylitol

Favorite exercise:

Favorite exercise? Hard to pick just one. Handstands or fly jacks (squat and jump into a flying jumping jack and land in squat)

Why I love being part of the Woohoo Fit team?

I get to share new ideas and a passion for fitness.

Questions, comments, want to run your idea by the expert? You can reach Eva Bramwell at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)