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My career in the fitness industry began in midlife. I took a professional pivot after 2 decades in sales and marketing, to pursue my passion for exercise and nutrition. In the past 15 years, I've added to my initial certification to become a NASM Certified Master Personal Trainer and a Precision Nutrition Level 2 Master Health Coach with a specialization in Sleep, Stress, and Recovery. My personal challenges with the menopause transition led me to take a deep dive into the science and how the changes in hormones affect body composition, muscle strength, bone health, and motivation challenges. I became a Certified Menopause Health & Fitness Coach, educator, and course creator dedicated to empowering people through midlife transitions with evidence-based protocols and compassion. I design inclusive, evidence-based programs that translate complex health science into clear, approachable support. I combine my lived experience and education to build connections in the fitness space through speaking engagements with peers and people seeking credible resources. My work centers on body-neutral messaging, expert collaboration, and practical tools that help people feel strong, confident, and empowered.

My name is Archna Sharma, and I have been working in the fitness field for the last nine years. Fitness has always been a big part of my life, and I love helping people become healthier and more confident. In 2022, I started Fitness Fasto so I could share easy-to-follow workouts, simple nutrition tips, and practical fitness advice that anyone can use in their daily life. Today, I have a strong online community, including 90K+ followers on Instagram, active followers on Threads, and fitness content shared on Medium and Pinterest. My business is also listed on Google, and my website fitnessfasto.com is where I share my programs and fitness guidance. My goal is to make fitness simple, enjoyable, and possible for everyone—no matter their age or lifestyle.

Certified nutritionist and fitness trainer and founder of Quarter to Fitness, a women-focused wellness brand promoting sustainable fitness and balanced nutrition for women 25+.

Richard Bennett is the founder of Calibre Performance Coaching, providing personal training, strength and conditioning, and boxing coaching in Redditch, UK. With over 15 years of coaching experience and a strong background in combat sports, Richard has worked with general population clients, amateur athletes, and professional fighters. Richard holds extensive qualifications including a Level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning (CIMSPA), Level 3 Personal Training certification, England Boxing Level 1 Coach certification, and a 1st Dan Kickboxing Black Belt. He has competed in boxing, Muay Thai, and kickboxing competitions, giving him firsthand understanding of training demands and performance optimization. As a training educator, Richard mentors others in the industry while continuing to expand his expertise through his own ongoing education.

Mehr als 30 Jahre nebenberufliche Fitnesstrainerin (Groupfitness: Step Aerobic, Pilates, Langhanteltraining, Bodystyling u.ä.) mit unzähligen Trainerausbildungen (Pilates A-Lizenz, Fitnesstrainer A-Lizenz, Ernährungsberatungs-A-Lizenz, Lauftrainer, Fachtrainerin für Rückentraining, Dance Step Instructor usw.) Hauptberuflich in der IT. 2024 wechsel weg von der IT, hauptberuflich in den Sport. Ich möchte den Menschen wirklich helfen in Bewegung zu bekommen ihre körperlichen Beschwerden zu lindern. Ich bin gefragt für Gesundheitsworkshops in Firmen, schrieb Expertenartikle für ein regionales Gesundheitsmagazin (bergisch fit) und stellte eigene Pilatesstudien auf dem internationalen Pilates research Forum vor. Außerdem bin ich Autorin meines eigenen Pilates-Online-Magazins, sowie Gastautorin zahlreicher anderer Blogs. Um Wissen noch zu vertiefen: Sportstudium (Angewandte Trainingswissenschaften) mit Schwerpunkt Prävention, Rehabilitation und Regeneration. Abschluss zum Bachelor vorauss. Frühjahr 2026. Geplant ist der Master an der SpoHo bis Ende 2028. Mit frischestem Wissen, Erfahrung mit tausenden von Klienten über die Jahre habe ich 2024 ein eigenes Pilatesstudio eröffnet. Ein reines Pilatesmattenstudio (in einer von meinem Mann und mir umgebauten Kirche) auf digital modernsten Niveau mit Hybridtraining und KI gestützen Analysen. Die Zukunft gehört denen, die die Menschen mit ihren individuellen Herausforderungen sehen und im kleinen helfen können. Deshalb geht mein Weg neben gesundheitlichem Pilates (Fokus Rückengesundheit) auch zum therapeutischen Pilates und Ganganalysen. In Zeiten sinkender Präventionsausgaben des Staates brauchen wir gute Angebote für die Menschen vor Ort. Mit meinen Onlineangeboten komme ich damit auf jedes Dorf. Heute bereits nach über einem Jahr besuchen jede Woche etwa 200 Teilnehmer meine Kurse aus ganz Deutschland, Österreich, der Schweiz, sogar aus Belgien. Auch Ende 2025 wird es wieder eine einmalige Pilatesstudie geben in der es u.a. um die öffentliche Meinungsbildung über Pilates zur Wirkung auf das körperliche Gleichgewicht geht.

As a NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC) at Same Day Supplements, I specialize in providing science-backed, personalized nutrition guidance to help individuals achieve their health and fitness goals. With expertise in dietary planning, supplement strategies, and performance nutrition, I work to empower clients with practical tools for lasting results. My approach blends evidence-based knowledge with real-world application, ensuring sustainable habits that support both everyday wellness and peak athletic performance.

I’m Gwenn, a freelance fitness-wellness writer, a level-4 ACE-certified* Personal Trainer (25 years), and a certified yoga instructor and coach in California. Physically active as a teen dancer, hotfooting it to the big fitness world was in plain sight. After certifying in personal training and group fitness, coaching in a few health clubs became master training turf for my future. Corporate fitness programs followed, which is where I found coaching elegance in the C-suite terrain. I was in two brilliant worlds of learning and teaching.  I spent off-hours creating health and fitness newsletters. These broadcasts became my perfect 24/7 digital marketing tool, and I sometimes received the best compliment for any writer: “When is the next one?”  In 2008, I opened a yoga-fitness center where I train clients in group and private sessions 4 days a week. Along with that, managing the business demands broader marketing recipes in website maintenance, landing page marketing, and more fitness newsletters, which are all self-executed responsibilities. Running a successful online fitness accessories store for 7 years enabled excellent website design training.   My creative side carries outside my center’s four walls. I write about self-improvement, personal training, exercise, and yoga, where I am at peace (and at play!). Recently published articles/contributions include Fit&Well, AskMen, Eat This Not That, and Yell Wellness. I'm ready for more. If your wellness project banks on information with integrity -- and a bit of sparkle -- I might be your gal. Shall we chat? My expertise is: - mind-body - senior yoga - group fitness - yoga instruction - mobility training - strength training - women's fitness - personal training - functional training - post-rehab training - special populations - senior fitness and longevity ________________ Websites are:  https://GwennJones.com https://AuburnYogaStudio.com Sacramento, CA, USA *ACE CPT (American Council on Exercise)

Alycia Carrillo CSCS, MS is the founder of The Modern Athlete Method, a program designed to coach high effort, high powered women to obtain modern athlete bodies & minds using high level quantitative and qualitative data analysis with personalized support. With dual master’s degrees in Sports Medicine and Sport Psychology, she blends science-based training, practical application and real-life flexibility to deliver programs that are both effective and fun. A collegiate athlete herself, Alycia’s mission is to bring high-quality, performance-driven coaching to high-achieving women who want strength, confidence, and conditioning that fits seamlessly into their lives. Certifications: NSCA-CSCS (March 2016-present) Certification #: 7248040627 ALTIS Apprentice Coach Program (Feb 2020) ALTIS Need For Speed (Dec 2025) Disordered Eating Informed (Dec 2025) Precision Nutrition Level 1 (March 2020) Pain Free Performance Specialist (August 2021) Bioforce Certified Conditioning Coach (April 2023) Notable Accomplishments: USC Track & Field Team Member 2008-2010 Former Strength & Conditioning Coach at University of Kentucky with men & women’s dive (2 All-Americans), women’s tennis (Indoor National Doubles Champions) and women’s cheer (2018 & 2019 UCA National Champions, 3 USA National Team Members) Speaking & Publications: “2013 Triple Crown + HIC Pro Injury Report,” Surfer’s Medical Association, August 2015 “Integrating Sport & Exercise Psychology Principles in the Weight Room,” Midwest Sport and Exercise Psychology Conference, Feb 2019 “Integrating Sport & Exercise Psychology Principles in the Weight Room— Extended,” Kentucky Clinic, April 2019 “Exploring Career Paths in Strength & Conditioning,” University of Hawaii, July 2020

I am Founder of Active & ageless where we specialise in health & fitness solutions for over 50s. I love what I do and run my business like my life. If it's not scaring me a little i'm not pushing hard enough. Now sometimes I want to be lazy and idle also, and I enjoy it when I do, but I am disciplined enough that it never lasts. I strive to train hard, to work hard and at times simply enjoy life and even rest hard (and this could be surfing 10 foot waves in Fiji or doing a 50km hike). With a background as an emergency nurse, Army medic, and oil and gas industry medic, I’ve spent my career in high-pressure roles. With Active & Ageless, I’m redefining fitness for over-50s—growing to multiple locations and partnering with aged care facilities in just five years. After multiple back surgeries and advice to ‘play it safe,’ I chose the opposite: running ultra-marathons, surfing big waves, boxing younger opponents, and building a business that inspires strength, resilience, and a life without limits.

I am a fitness trainer who specializes in field of fitness and yoga more than 10years, and also help to motivate people for fitness. I writes with empathy and accuracy and has a knack for connecting with readers in an insightful and engaging way. I contributes regularly to FreakToFit.

I’m a registered clinical dietitian and transformation coach who helps busy professionals lose fat and build muscle through evidence-based nutrition and training. My programs have been featured in Business Insider, GQ, and Esquire, and I’ve coached over 180 clients globally—including high-level executives, founders, and frequent travelers.

Hi, I'm [Foysal Mahmud], and I'm thrilled you've found your way to The Workout Haven. This space was born from a simple but powerful belief: fitness should be accessible, enjoyable, and sustainable for everyone, regardless of where you are in your journey. Whether you're taking your first steps toward a healthier lifestyle or you're a seasoned fitness enthusiast looking for fresh perspectives, you've come to the right place.

Faysal Abi is a certified bodyworker, posture alignment specialist, and yoga teacher with more than 20 years of experience in movement, pain recovery, and performance optimization. He is the founder of Stretch 360, a digital mobility platform that delivers posture-based routines designed to reduce chronic pain, restore function, and support long-term physical resilience. After surviving a severe car accident that left him with a broken neck and chronic back pain, Abi turned his personal recovery into a professional mission. Frustrated by limited results from conventional treatments, he immersed himself in yoga, massage therapy, posture alignment, and biomechanics to understand how the body heals. Over two decades, he has helped hundreds of clients—from chronic pain sufferers to high-performing athletes—by addressing root causes rather than symptoms. His method integrates structural realignment, therapeutic movement, and nervous system awareness, with a focus on retraining the body back to its intended design. Through Stretch 360, Abi brings this proven approach to a global audience, making corrective movement and posture-based longevity accessible beyond the treatment room.

Lydia helps busy, time-starved professionals improve their health and live a sustainable, long-term healthy lifestyle. She works with organizations to support their employees' well-being and mental health, resulting in greater employee productivity and retention. Clients from the private sector and government departments include Wave, Infovista, TechInsights, Running Room, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Measurement Canada, Public Works and Procurement Canada, Economic and Social Development Canada, Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA), and United Way. Lydia is a weekly radio host on the Italian Connection Program on CHIN Radio Ottawa 97.9FM and appears frequently as a fitness + wellness expert on CTV Ottawa Morning Live, Rogers Daytime Ottawa and others. She is a published author in national and local publications. Lydia is a strong advocate for mental health and wellness and is a Women for Mental Health supporter at the Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health.

Denise Chakoian is a nationally certified personal trainer (ACE, AFAA), group fitness instructor, and cancer exercise specialist. She is the owner of CORE Cycle Fitness LaGree in Rhode Island, and creator of the CORE Method, a low-impact, high-intensity program blending Pilates, strength, and cardio. With over 30 years of experience, she specializes in functional training, cancer exercise programming, and injury recovery. A cancer survivor, Denise is also deeply involved in philanthropic work, raising funds and awareness for cancer research and community wellness initiatives.

Currently consulting with corporations, municipalities, and community organizations to develop cutting edge, PPACA compliant wellness programs that will help to create an overall corporate wellness culture and alleviate the escalating costs of health care. For more information about our programs, visit us at: www.Healthyfitfamily.com

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A hardworking and creative retail executive with extensive experience in all aspects of merchandising, marketing, brand management, key accounts, sales, strategic planning, and fashion design. Collaborates with peers to develop innovative ideas to boost growth, promoting continuous prosperity for an organization. An adaptable thinker who leverages a keen eye for detail to implement processes to streamline operations and generate continued productivity, ensuring lasting success for a corporation. I am a content strategist and design professional looking to use my creative skills in order to gain experience.