Dawn Kramer has been a student in my dance fitness class for years. I first noticed her elegant moves with great arm extensions and lines (even in a crazy fast-paced class!). When I finally got to know Dawn better, I was shocked to learn that she was in her 70s but not so shocked that … Continue reading Inspiration from a Dance Pioneer
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Exercise Motivation from a Fitness Guru
Fen Tung and I intersected years ago at MIT where we’d taught Zumba classes. We were both new to teaching group fitness, but even then I sensed a special spark when taking her classes. Fast forward to 2019 and Fen has evolved into a true fitness guru. She holds a personal trainer certification through the National … Continue reading Exercise Motivation from a Fitness Guru
Life Lessons from a Life Coach
I met Alisha Carlson virtually through a blog post. After some back and forth conversation, I became fascinated with her work. She's the founder of FindYourTHRIVE, which integrates fitness, nutrition, and mindset coaching for women, offering online support, 1:1, small groups, local workshops, and meet-ups in and around Portland, Oregon. The approach is non-diet, but what fascinated … Continue reading Life Lessons from a Life Coach