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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.

Win Workout Gear from Thriv!
July 7, 2010 – 1:21 pm | 13 Comments
Win Workout Gear from Thriv!

Win a workout outfit from Thriv NP! Contest rules here.

Live to 100: New Insights Into Aging Well
July 6, 2010 – 7:44 am | 2 Comments
Live to 100: New Insights Into Aging Well

Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess and Children’s Hospital Boston have isolate a cluster of genes believed to regulate our longevity. The likelihood that we’ll reach 90+ years of age.

Recovering from a Holiday: 6 Tips To Get Back On Track
July 5, 2010 – 2:57 pm | 2 Comments
Recovering from a Holiday: 6 Tips To Get Back On Track

The paper decorations are torn. The champagne sits on a dirty table utterly flat. The frosting is crusty and stale. You feel guilty, fat and flabby. The holiday is over and now it’s back to reality. Where do you start?

4th of July Don’ts!
July 2, 2010 – 10:10 am | 4 Comments
4th of July Don’ts!

Our country is awesome. We are an independent tribe and love to revel in our history of forward thinkers and “get it done” attitude. This has somehow devolved into celebrating our country’s rich history with lots of beer, greasy foods, and scorching sunburns. So here’s some tongue in cheek don’ts for your holiday this weekend.

Set a Goal Today, A Teensy One
June 28, 2010 – 8:20 am | 8 Comments
Set a Goal Today, A Teensy One

We get so caught up in the whirl of our lives. I’m one of the worst, so many balls to juggle, so little time to get stuff done. We’re behind, behind, behind … Enough.

5 Tips on How to Weigh Yourself
June 17, 2010 – 4:22 am | 6 Comments
5 Tips on How to Weigh Yourself

I know this seems silly right? You stand on the scale it gives you a number and your done. Sheesh, Lisa this one’s easy … Well, there are a few things you should keep in mind.

Sex Keeps You Healthy
June 16, 2010 – 4:36 am | 4 Comments
Sex Keeps You Healthy

Did you know that a good roll in the sheets can keep you healthy? It turns out that regular orgasms has a myriad of health benefits.

Healthy Food for Busy People
June 15, 2010 – 12:10 am | 6 Comments
Healthy Food for Busy People

Let me guess. Being healthy and eating good food is important to you – probably very important – but you really get sick of all the time it can take. Not just the actual meal preparation, but the shopping, the planning, and even just thinking about it. Sometimes it would be easier if you could just replace your meals with pills and be done with it. Of course that wouldn’t really be much fun, and realistically, it wouldn’t be very healthy either, would it?