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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.

Is Sugar Addiction Real? Yes! Here are 6 Tips to Detox
October 11, 2011 – 7:00 am | 3 Comments
Is Sugar Addiction Real? Yes! Here are 6 Tips to Detox

It’s easy to develop a low-grade sugar addiction in our culture. Here are six tips to get off the sugar cycle and get on with a much healthier life.

Fall Shoe Trends: From the Pilates Studio to the Street
October 10, 2011 – 7:00 am | 2 Comments
Fall Shoe Trends: From the Pilates Studio to the Street

I review Dr. Andrew Weil’s newest line of footwear and provide an update on the Blake/Brody pilates shoes for the studio.

What Reebok’s Lawsuit Can Teach Us About Fitness Claims
October 7, 2011 – 7:00 am | 10 Comments
What Reebok’s Lawsuit Can Teach Us About Fitness Claims

Reebok’s $25 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission teaches us a good lesson: it’s buyer beware when it comes to fitness gear. Here are five ways to tell when you should leave the product on the shelf.

Wanna Fight Childhood Obesity? Watch This …
October 6, 2011 – 5:12 pm | One Comment

Food lobbyists are winning the battle to remove marketing guidelines for kids. Here’s some information on how we can stop them in their tracks. Best part: it will only take four minutes of your life.

“Biggest Loser’s” Ratings Drop: Too Many Changes
October 5, 2011 – 2:12 pm | 12 Comments

“The Biggest Loser” has been shedding more than just pounds. Now it’s losing viewers and hurting NBC’s Tuesday lineup. Is it time to pull the plug?

Yoga Pants Banned from High School as Too Sexy
October 5, 2011 – 7:00 am | 30 Comments
Yoga Pants Banned from High School as Too Sexy

High school students in Loveland, Ohio have been banned from wearing yoga pants to school. Should we ban the Moms dropping them off too? Some ideas for administrators to consider …

Is the Free Flexor the Next Fitness Fad?
October 4, 2011 – 7:00 am | 9 Comments

The Free Flexor is the newest fitness gadget hoping to become a fad as big as Suzanne Somers’ ThighMaster. Your private parts might be praying you stick with free weights.

Do the Zombie Workout: It’ll Leave You Dead Tired
October 3, 2011 – 7:00 am | 3 Comments
Do the Zombie Workout: It’ll Leave You Dead Tired

This is a serious workout so you can look great in your sassy Halloween costume. It tones arms, abs, legs, shoulders, and back. I double-dare you to try it. You’ll look great come Halloween Night.