When my firstborn was one year old I decided to take a “learn to
teach aerobics” class at my gym. I learned all about the principles of
fitness, the hows of teaching, and got especially good at step aerobics.
Within a couple of months, I was a certified fitness instructor. Why I
would want to have to exercise for my job–in front of a room full of
people, no less–I realize, doesn’t make much sense. But, getting paid to
work out, with free babysitting, certainly did!
That was in 1997, but, over the years, fitness has continued to be a
specialty of mine; in fact, my doctoral degree emphasis is “Health
Psychology”. My background in fitness always comes in handy, both
professionally and personally, as it helps me keep myself mentally and
physically strong so I can help others do the same. I am a firm believer
in (and practicer of) exercise, and love helping others get “fit,” lose
weight, become healthier–physically, mentally, and emotionally–and feel
happier through regular exercise.