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Articles by Lisa Johnson

Lisa Johnson here. I've been a personal trainer since 1997, a Pilates instructor since 1998 and the owner of Modern Pilates since 1999. I'm hoping to give you some good ideas to get or stay in shape with a healthy dose of humor and reality. Thanks for joining me.

Trying Out the FitDesk for Bikes
January 20, 2012 – 7:00 am | 6 Comments
Trying Out the FitDesk for Bikes

An alternative to the office treadmill desk: an attachment for a bike which lets you work on your computer or play computer games but still burn calories. It’s a good idea and not too expensive.

Finding Your Own Path
January 19, 2012 – 7:00 am | 4 Comments
Finding Your Own Path

When it comes to health and fitness, it’s not about getting advice from a slew of fitness pros or even your Mom. It’s about finding what resonates with you then creating your own path.

This is Why You’re Fat: USDA Edition
January 18, 2012 – 9:43 am | 18 Comments
This is Why You’re Fat: USDA Edition

The USDA Plate has been subverted by Big Food and it’s likely going to make you fat. Here’s why …

The Science of Slim: Exercise For Only 20 Minutes a Week?
January 17, 2012 – 7:00 am | 7 Comments
The Science of Slim: Exercise For Only 20 Minutes a Week?

Jonathan Bailor’s book “The Smarter Science of Slim” claims you only need 20 minutes of exercise per week to increase metabolism … True? It appears so … Look out gyms.

When to Fire Your Trainer
January 12, 2012 – 7:00 am | No Comment
When to Fire Your Trainer

Breaking up with your trainer can be hard to do! Here’s when you should leave and how to do it graciously.

How to Be a Fitness Guru (Warning: Sarcasm!)
January 11, 2012 – 7:00 am | 6 Comments
How to Be a Fitness Guru (Warning: Sarcasm!)

What does it take to be a fitness guru? I’ve got all the answers right here baby. No it’s not snarky at all … whatever do you mean? ;-)

Stretches for Exercise: Is Your Pre-Workout Stretch Ruining Your Performance?
January 10, 2012 – 12:02 pm | No Comment

Fitness has advanced so far over the years, so why are you still doing the stretches your grandfather did? Before you exercise, you need to do a dyanmic warm-up.

The Science of Slim: A New Book Talks Real Facts
January 6, 2012 – 7:00 am | 34 Comments
The Science of Slim: A New Book Talks Real Facts

The Smarter Science of Slim, a book by Jonathan Bailor, culls over 1,000 studies to come up with the smartest way to eat right, workout smart, and have real, long-term fat loss. My strongest endorsement ever.