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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.

Should You Judge a Trainer By Their Looks?
December 2, 2011 – 7:00 am | 31 Comments

Those shiny DVD covers offer up toothy and tight-bodied fitness pros, but in your local gym they might not look that good. Should you judge a trainer by their waistline?

December Fitness Goal!
December 1, 2011 – 7:00 am | 2 Comments
December Fitness Goal!

Instead of thinking about what your goals will be for next year, why not set a mini-goal now that you can achieve *by* New Year’s Eve! Here are some ideas …

Fight the Common Cold With Veggies
November 30, 2011 – 7:00 am | No Comment
Fight the Common Cold With Veggies

Veggies can help fight the common cold. Think about a side salad with the cup of chicken soup next time you’re under the weather. Here’s the study to back it up.

Sleep for Vitality
November 29, 2011 – 7:00 am | 2 Comments
Sleep for Vitality

Sleep for vitality! Getting a good night’s sleep is a cornerstone to having a productive day. Here are some ideas to make sure you get yours …

Post Holiday Cleanse for the Body
November 25, 2011 – 7:00 am | 4 Comments
Post Holiday Cleanse for the Body

The day after a holiday is a great time to cleanse your body. Here are some gentle suggestions to get you back on track.

Happy Thanksgiving! May it Be Healthy and Happy!
November 24, 2011 – 8:00 am | No Comment
Happy Thanksgiving!  May it Be Healthy and Happy!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope you have a great day!

Airport Fitness Tips: 5 Ways To Get You Through Travel Days
November 23, 2011 – 7:00 am | No Comment
Airport Fitness Tips: 5 Ways To Get You Through Travel Days

Stressed about traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday? Here are five tips that will help you calmly survive the crowded airport calmly.

PR and the Fitness Industry
November 18, 2011 – 11:16 am | 5 Comments
PR and the Fitness Industry

The fitness industry is a multi-billion dollar machine that wants your money first. If you happen to get healthy from buying their crap that’s a lucky by-product.