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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.

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.

Blog To Lose: A Great Concept to Help You Lose Weight
November 18, 2011 – 7:00 am | No Comment
Blog To Lose: A Great Concept to Help You Lose Weight

The Blog To Lose site is a great community of people trying to live a healthier lifestyle. I think it’s absolutely brilliant.

Outdoor Runners Burn More Calories: They Work Harder Too
November 16, 2011 – 7:00 am | 11 Comments
Outdoor Runners Burn More Calories: They Work Harder Too

Running outside burns more calories and makes you work harder, but there are good reasons to hit the treadmill too. I provide you with all the options to make the best decision for you.

Bashing Paleo
November 15, 2011 – 7:00 am | 10 Comments
Bashing Paleo

The Paleo Diet came out dead last on a review of 20 recent diets. The supporters of Paleo are crying foul. Here’s what the research is really about and how to decide if Paleo is right for you.

Anna Kournikova Leaves “Biggest Loser”: Not Much Love Lost
November 14, 2011 – 9:11 pm | 14 Comments
Anna Kournikova Leaves “Biggest Loser”: Not Much Love Lost

Anna Kournikova is leaving the “Biggest Loser” ranch after one season. It’s a revolving door over there for trainers and here’s why according to the rumor mills.

10 Tips to Survive the Holidays: End the Same Dress Size You Started With
November 11, 2011 – 7:00 am | 11 Comments
10 Tips to Survive the Holidays: End the Same Dress Size You Started With

Some unusual tips to get you through the holidays in style, indulge a little, and still keep your dress size.