Fitness Is NOT Just About Exercise - These Influencers Prove It

Fitness Is NOT Just About ExerciseThese Influencers Prove It By: Kim Cross

When 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. 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,

and accountability. Herbal supplements, such as organic teas and vitamin D3, are offered through Zuhuri Beauty to help cleanse and detox on the inside while you workout with her for the outside. In short, Enjunaya’s methods address the whole you. You will not leave her program the same way you came in and you’ll learn that it feels good to feel good!

Visit https://www.zuhuribeauty.com/collections/ wellness-products-and-services to learn more about Enjunaya’s programs and to sign up. For clean, eco-friendly skin and hair products, visit www.zuhuribeauty.com. For vegan recipes, workouts, and like-minded networking, connect on Instagram @glowgirlwellness

O’Neill Palmer — A.C.E. Skill Development — Charlotte, NC

If fitness and influencer come together, their child would be O’Neill Palmer! O’Neill is a native to Charlotte, NC, and is the head coach at a local middle school. He is also the Owner and Skills Director at A.C.E. Skill Development. Having been an athlete in organized sports since he was five years old, he is accustomed to the commitment and dedication required for being and staying physically fit and at peak performance.

He recently evolved into training adults as well as studentathletes, so O’Neill Palmer is a fitness influencer you should know because he can help the young and seasoned in a variety of sports. From basketball to football and track as well as cross country, mud runs, and triathlons, he’s got you covered! Coaching for more than a decade has allowed him to hone his skill for teaching proper training, proper form, and avoiding injury. But it’s more than that…Coach O’Neill has a unique ability to connect with the folks he works with. Confidence, leadership, accountability, and an amazing culture make this an amazing space to learn skills that last a lifetime. If you’re an adult getting in shape for a challenge or charity race, you leave more than prepared and ready for more. Student-athletes take away skills and lessons they can use on and off the track, court, and field. Coach Palmer is a trainer you won’t soon forget!

Coach Palmer works with schools, corporations, and various organizations. He also offers 1-on-1 sessions if a more personal approach is right for you. Visit www.acesdcharlotte.com to get more information and schedule your sessions for your location or a designated location in the city! Then follow him on : Instagram (@one_ill_ace) Facebook (@acesdcharlotte)

Karlyn LeBlanc — BGTT Fitness — Atlanta, Georgia

Black Girls Travel Therapy founder and CEO, Karlyn Leblanc has been on a mission to help others find their “happy” through travel, therapy, and giving back. Her personal experience with loss, depression, and finding herself fuel her passion for others. For years, she has created fun, therapeutic experiences through travel retreats. These retreats included pampering, mental wellness workshops, fitness, and community outreach. Her goal? To teach women how to LIVE and fight for the happiness they deserve each and every day.

As so many businesses experienced, the pandemic put a halt on travel. Karlyn was able to pivot continue providing for her members through empowerment and inspiration. She was able to convert the fitness and wellness portion of her retreats into virtual fitness sessions her members could enjoy. The BGTT Weight Loss Program is one you should know because you can do it anywhere (yes, even on vacation) and get results. All sessions are virtual, trainers are certified, and most importantly, there’s nutritional and emotional support for you and your journey. The program is affordable, and the proof is in the pudding. These ladies are finding their happy mentally and physically.

Visit www.blackgirlstraveltherapy.com/bgttweight-

lossprogram

or contact Karlyn Leblanc at

info@blackgirlstraveltherapy.com.

Follow Black Girls Travel Therapy on Instagram

(@blackgirlstraveltherapy)

for the latest on therapy retreats for 2022. Join as a member to receive exclusive discounts on travel, virtual fitness, and BGTT partners.

Jamie Nicole is the founder and CEO of The Natural HEALing Coach, LLC. She is the energetic and inspiring voice behind Village Fitness with Jamie Nicole. Jamie has established herself as a leading expert in the health and wellness industry as a certified holistic health & certified autoimmune strategist, fitness instructor, and motivational speaker. Her love of fitness began in 2013 while in a group workout; she learned movement was the medicine she needed to manage not one but two autoimmune diseases- Hashimotos Thyroiditis and Narcolepsy. In 2016, Jamie received her first fitness certification and has added seven additional certifications since then. They allow her to provide services for anyone on the fitness spectrum—from the newest to the most advanced. Because Jamie’s passion for fitness stems from her personal journey, she wants everyone to experience the benefits of fitness because movement of She has recently expanded her services to include coaching clients who deal with autoimmune diseases as she does. Jamie takes a hands-on approach with groundbreaking practices and innovative methodologies. With her help and empowerment, clients gain freedom and much-needed balance through healthy eating and active living.

Visit www.myfitnessvillage.com for further information

or email info@myfitnessvillage.com

Connect on Facebook or Instagram @myfitnessvillage.

Autoimmune group programs info can be found at www.naturalhealing.coach or info@naturalhealing.coach and @healingcoach on Facebook.

Be sure to read more about Jamie HERE!