My fitness journey started with zumba in in the basement of the dorm if you can believe it! What mindsets can help you stay engaged in your fitness journey? 

How can a professor who teaches fitness professionals help revolutionize the fitness industry’s approach to weight loss and wellness?

And what is the precise correct ratio of Latin music to Hip Hop music in a Zumba class soundtrack?

In this episode, you’ll hear about the origins of Bonnie’s fitness journey from someone who was there: guest Shannon Bruess. Shannon is a professor with a Master’s degree in sports and exercise psychology. She is also a personal trainer and the owner of Focus Martial Arts & Fitness gym.

Learn about Shannon’s fascinating exercise psychology thesis experiment. She found that health and energy-oriented goals will keep participants more engaged and active than people with looks/aesthetics-based goals. 

If you want keep yourself motivated as you engage in 

• weight lifting

• yoga

• group exercise classes

• running or walking

it can help to remind yourself of how this exercise is going to translate into more power and strength in your everyday life. You’ll also want to check in and see how your body is feeling during the workout. What movements feel good to your body? How is your mood after exercise? What sense of accomplishment do you get during and after your workout?

Bonnie and Shannon also discuss how working with a fitness or nutrition professional can help you ease the burden of tracking food intake, weight, and exercise. When you work with a coach or trainer, you’re not in it alone. 

Check out Shannon’s gym info here: ⁠Focus Martial Arts & Fitness⁠

To learn more about online nutrition coaching, visit ⁠The Nourished Path ⁠

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