Fitness Is NOT Just About ExerciseThese Influencers Prove It By: Kim Cross
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hen one thinks of overall health and wellness, the first thing that comes to mind is diet and exercise. We’ve all been programmed to think, breathe, and believe that this is the only way to get and or stay healthy. As one who tends to think out of the box, this concept has always baffled me. Why are diet and exercise the ONLY way to get and stay healthy…to live a healthy lifestyle? As I got older and busier with my own family and business, the desire (and time) to diet and exercise became more challenging. Thankfully, as times change so does the need and message change. By that, I mean “diet and exercise” evolved into “health and wellness”. How cool is that?! So, what does that really mean and how do you know how or where to start? I’m so very glad you asked! My goal here is to spotlight five fitness influencers that are not just all about the latest diet you should be on or how many hours of exercise you do in a week - they genuinely care about you and your transition into living wholly and fully. If you’re on the fence in any way about taking care of ALL of you, not just your food and fitness, please do take time to check out these amazing fitness influencers that EVERYONE should know. From California to North Carolina, these folks prove diet and exercise are NOT the only way to be fit.
Beverly K. Johnson — Genesys Fitness (GynFit) — Huntsville, Alabama Beverly K. Johnson is a motivational life coach, fitness trainer, and “girlfriend of authority”. As the CEO of Genesys Fitness, Coach Bev believes self-care takes priority over caring for others because it is in caring for ourselves that we make the best caregivers. She believes that by helping women rediscover who they are after suffering a loss, they will be empowered to become their ideal self – physically, mentally, and emotionally. Coach Bev also hosts a fitness and health segment Fit & Fierce and has been published in Sheen Magazine, SwagHer Magazine, and several other publications. SwagHer Magazine
Coach Bev is fun, thorough, and her passion for fitness oozes with every word. I personally love her emphasis on self-care and its importance in overall well-being. If you’re in search of an alternative to going into the gym in the Huntsville, Alabama area, stop looking. Beverly offers both in-home and virtual training. You should know Coach Bev believes women are free to come as they are and be transformed mentally and physically in a 100% judgment-free zone. Just know that she has a knack for meeting you where you are, getting you where you want to be…and having fun doing it! Be sure to follow Coach Bev on social media to get quick, easy videos on eating healthy, modifying your workouts. Also, watch Fit & Fierce. I love her Fit & Fierce video series as she interviews a variety of guests that bring unique perspectives to the health and wellness space. Visit Coach Bev online at www.beverlykjohnson.com to receive your complimentary copy of “7 Sexy Ways To Slim Down”. Then connect with her on Instagram (@bevkjohnson) and on Facebook (@genesysfitness)
Enjunaya Canton — Zuhuri Beauty/Glowgirl Wellness — Los Angeles, California Enjunaya is known for many things. She’s a clean beauty, skin and hair care formulator and Owner of Zuhuri Beauty. Also, she is an actress; known for her work in the movie Acrylic. She graces the list of our fitness influencers you should know for her fitness coaching program. She puts so much energy into her client’s transformation as she put into herself over a decade ago when she was 255 pounds and seriously ill. Her commitment to rid her body of 18 fibroid tumors in a non-surgical way led to her passion for exercise and cooking scrumptious vegan food. Enjunaya keeps it real as she documents her continued progress in health and wellness. Through the Eat To Live program, Enjunaya supports her clients with in-person and virtual workout sessions, healthy eating - including videos of meal preparation, Page 63
