I’m starting a new feature where every Friday you’ll have a chance to meet a fitness professional or guru of some sort. Hope you enjoy it.

Our first featured fitness pro is Drill Sergeant, Daniel Alarik.

I’ve been meaning to create a post of my favorite workout tunes for a while. But, the perfectionist in me has not been able to settle on a list yet. While I work out my own favorites, I thought it would be a great to be inspired by some of my favorite healthy and fit celebrities. So, I’ve searched the web to find out what gets them moving.

“Our bodies work more efficiently when our skeletal muscles are strong. Whether our goal is weight loss, optimal performance at an endurance event, or holistic lifestyle enjoyment – you function better with proper strength training.” Find out what I’m doing for strength training these days too…

In honor of the new Mamavation Campaign, I decided to giveaway one of my favorite DVDs. Here is my first selection. More to come.

I have been remiss in writing for the past week. But, I have been browsing from time to time and I’ve found some great fitness happenings for you to plug into for summer. Click here and check them out.

Here is a great article from fellow trainer, Carol Dunlop on 5 ways to do your body good without lifting a single weight.

I’m sure you’ve heard it before, but working your core really is key to enhancing your overall health and fitness. A weakened core can contribute to several problems with other areas of the body.

Lindsay has been modeling for 11 years, but took a break to have her children. Like many women, pregnancy took a toll on her body, and she put on quite a bit of weight. Recently, she became determined to get back into Fit Model shape. She turned to programs like P90X and Turbo Fire to get back her rocking bikini body.