These fit females have transformed their lives and are now leading the way for others to do the same.Amelia Ricci“It’s crazy to think I’ve been working in fitness for 20 years. Since then, I’ve helped hundreds of women sculpt their dream body and develop a positive mindset to love themselves. Many of my clients are...
Division I track athlete and two-time Figure Olympia champion opens up about her enduring love of track, the practice of gratitude and her weekly self-care indulgence.Erin SternIf I could go back and give my younger self advice, I would tell myself to be kinder, to enjoy life more and to practice being grateful. I think...
You’re only 60 days away from finally making exercise and clean eating part of your lifestyle.Healthy New You with Katie CorioNew Year’s is approaching fast, and if you’re like 99 percent of the world, part of your resolution is to get fit/lose weight/eat healthy. Unfortunately, the majority of resolutioners will abandon their healthy goals by...
Better choices helped Christina Jordan transform her body, reverse diabetes and win a beauty pageant.For many, Disneyland is “the happiest place on earth,” but for Christina Jordan, it was the most embarrassing place on earth. She was kicked off a ride in front of hundreds of people and her two young kids for being “too...
Mauri Peterson didn’t let a serious heart condition keep her from pursuing her athletic dreams.Growing up, Mauri Peterson was an avid gymnast and surfer who thrived on competition. But around age 10, she began suffering from fainting spells and blackouts. She was misdiagnosed with anxiety and hypoglycemia for several years, but then she experienced a...
Two-time Olympic gold medalist and five-time world champion rower Susan Francia shares sleep’s significant impact on her athletic conditioning and performance.Oxygen: How many hours of sleep do you get per night?Susan Francia: I try to sleep about eight hours but usually get closer to six and a half. I’m a night owl. I somehow find...
For Optimum Nutrition-sponsored athlete Sarah Brown, fitness is a family affair.For 31-year-old Sarah Brown, health and fitness is a huge part of her family dynamic. So much so that she says, “Our son has been attending bodybuilding and fitness events with us since he was 6 days old! Yes, days!”It’s no surprise because being active...
Meet five women from a wide range of industries who’ve got the fit factor.Vanessa RomondWestfield, New JerseyStats: 36 • 128 lb • 5’4”Gig: Interior designerDown but Never Out: Overcoming obstacles has defined Vanessa Romond’s fitness quest. “I’ve suffered from osteoarthritis and spondylolysis since I was 18, and recurring lower-back and neck injuries have forced me...