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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.

How Effective is the Flu Shot? Not As Good As You Might Think
November 10, 2011 – 7:00 am | 2 Comments
How Effective is the Flu Shot? Not As Good As You Might Think

The flu vaccine is not as effective as you think. The Wall Street Journal did a roundup of studies and effectiveness can be as low as 46%! Read on for more info …

Morning Fitness: Winter Strategies
November 9, 2011 – 7:00 am | No Comment
Morning Fitness:  Winter Strategies

If you struggle to get out of bed during the colder, darker months, I’ve got six tips to help you keep your morning workout promises.

Fall Back! Use Your Extra Hour for Sweat!
November 4, 2011 – 7:00 am | 4 Comments
Fall Back! Use Your Extra Hour for Sweat!

Instead of lolling in bed for an extra hour this weekend, commit to an extra hour of fitness! C’mon, it’ll be fun! I have some ideas …

Fitness Night Club
November 3, 2011 – 7:00 am | 4 Comments
Fitness Night Club

Could you get fit at a night club? What if it was booze-free and promoted healthy living?

Standardized Food Ratings
November 1, 2011 – 8:00 am | 4 Comments
Standardized Food Ratings

Should we label our food with a point system to help people quickly find what’s healthy to eat? Or will it just devolve into another bad government program? Let’s weigh the pros and cons.

Get Off Your Duff! Ditch the Excuse and Just Get On With It
October 28, 2011 – 7:00 am | One Comment
Get Off Your Duff!  Ditch the Excuse and Just Get On With It

The five phases of getting in shape. Which phase are you currently in?

Too Busy To Lose Weight? Busier Than a U.S. Senator?
October 26, 2011 – 7:00 am | 6 Comments

It’s easy to blame your busy life as the reason you can’t lose weight. But if a U.S. Senator can find a way to lose 50 pounds, so can you.

Food Day is Here! 10 Ways to Celebrate
October 23, 2011 – 7:00 pm | No Comment
Food Day is Here! 10 Ways to Celebrate

Food Day is Monday, October 24th, here are 10 ways to celebrate the day!