About Lisa
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Coming from a fitness background, I am no stranger to the dedication, hard work, and total mental focus that it takes to compete in fitness/figure, or in general
personal fitness. I was a tomboy as a child, and played volleyball in Jr. and Sr. High school, so fitness was passion for me at an early age. Working in various
health clubs and gyms during college, I became a professional at age 20. I am a Pro Fitness Support Coach, with several years experience and expertise under my
belt. I design programs to fit personal and individual needs. Nutritional counseling is also part of my professional insight on fitness. I am certified by the Aerobics
and Fitness Association of America, as well as the American Council on Exercise for Professional Fitness Training and Counseling, I am also certified in Aerobic and
Weight Training Instruction by the same associations. In addition, I hold a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from Florida State University.
I live in North Carolina. I personally have been competing in fitness for 7 years prior to retiring in 2002 due to hectic travel and work schedule, however, I came
out of retirement in 2006 when travel was no longer a requirement for my job. At the beginning of my fitness competition career, I trained with Darby Hart for two
years. She currently holds the title for Ms. Fitness World 1998 and 1997, and Ms. National Fitness 1996. Training with her was very exciting a great learning
experience, and I came away with a clear understanding of what it takes to compete as a fitness athlete, and knew I had found my calling. Competing is very
rewarding and it helps very much to keep me focused and positive. However, the road to the stage is not an easy one. Being committed to your goal is of a high
priority.
Currently, I hold two regional titles that I obtained in 1999 before retiring. However, after coming out of retirement in 2006 I placed 1st in Fitness Tall Class and
3rd in Figure C Class a tremendous comeback for me. November 2009 Placed 2nd in Fitness qualifying for Nationals once again. I am on my way toward my "Pro
Card" on the national stage for competition season 2010. I am very excited to be coming back to the National stage after 13 yrs. I possess a whole new
commitment to the sport.
I endured a tragic treadmill malfunction in 2004 that fractured my hip and broke it in two. I was never supposed to be able to walk right, run again, or much less
even think about competing. Being an athlete, that is a hard lump to swallow. I proved all my doctors wrong by not only recovering as much as I possibly could
from my injury, but also by coming out of retirement to compete again 2 years later winning 1st place in my class in Fitness and 3rd place in my class in Figure-a
very proud moment for me. A tremendous accomplishment. It was very difficult. My current trainer, Mike Davies of The Fitness Factory in Columbus Ohio, brought
my lacking thigh muscle out of atrophy, although it is still smaller than my right thigh, and weak legs back to as close to capacity as was feasibly possible. My left
thigh will never be quite the same as before I was injured, and I am very limited as to what I can do and not do in a fitness routine. I have to be very careful as to
not injure my thigh/leg. It makes putting together a winning routine very interesting and hard. I am forever grateful for the help and training that Mike provided
for me. Today, my goal is to continue to build and define my legs to keep them as strong as I can get them for National Level readiness. Its very hard work when
one leg doesn't want to do what the other is doing, and when the pain is just awful from the hardware inside my thigh and bone. But I press on, and stay
motivated and committed to my goal. I may never reach Pro Status due to my limitations with my injury, but I know I have put forth my best effort to try, and that
is all I could ever ask for.
I have appeared on ESPN, and Entertainment Tonight, as well as Ms. Fitness Magazine, NPC Magazine, and various newspapers along the East Coast from New
York to Florida, the West Coast from Nevada to California. I have also been a guest speaker on local radio stations, and I write fitness and nutrition articles for
BodyBuilding.com. I was an advocate for The City of Hope for AIDS Awareness for three years.
My focus is staying in great shape and getting ready for nationals in the upcoming year. Mike Davies of The Fitness Factory is my trainer, and has been my trainer
for 3 years. He has the best training philosophy I have found yet in this highly competitive world of fitness. He is awesome.
Mentoring women and men toward their goals in competing, also in general health and well-being gives a true feeling of satisfaction and pride. The experience
has been nothing short of rewarding. I am thrilled that I made the tremendous effort to experience fitness competing past, and present.
My efforts now are to be the best I can be despite my injury and the limits it has put upon me, as well as help others reach their goals in competing which is not
only exciting, but extremely fulfilling. My goal for the upcoming competition year is to achieve IFBB Pro Card Status after all of these hard working years I have
poured into this industry. It is time to be recognized by the IFBB as the very professional and dedicated athlete that I am. It makes me very happy and proud to
get the feedback from the many women that I have assisted along this path who are doing extremely well in their own efforts to succeed in the very competitive
fitness/figure competition world, as well as my general fitness enthusiasts who have taken staying fit and healthy to the next level and made it an intricate part of
their lifestyle.
I encourage everyone to stay active and lead a healthy lifestyle. Nothing is more important than your personal health and well-being. Goals can be set and
accomplished if your set them realistically and dedicate yourself to them and to yourself. What better investment than in yourself?
If you need assistance in getting ready for a Fitness, Figure, or for personal fitness support in any of the areas I have mentioned, or are not sure what to do to
get started, please contact me. I am limited to the number of clients I can partake as I am in high demand, however, I will make every effort to get you on my
schedule if you are serious about your training and goals. I will assist you in any way that I can, and you too will "Bring It...!!!" with pride.
Train Smart!!!
Email Lisa
personal fitness. I was a tomboy as a child, and played volleyball in Jr. and Sr. High school, so fitness was passion for me at an early age. Working in various
health clubs and gyms during college, I became a professional at age 20. I am a Pro Fitness Support Coach, with several years experience and expertise under my
belt. I design programs to fit personal and individual needs. Nutritional counseling is also part of my professional insight on fitness. I am certified by the Aerobics
and Fitness Association of America, as well as the American Council on Exercise for Professional Fitness Training and Counseling, I am also certified in Aerobic and
Weight Training Instruction by the same associations. In addition, I hold a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from Florida State University.
I live in North Carolina. I personally have been competing in fitness for 7 years prior to retiring in 2002 due to hectic travel and work schedule, however, I came
out of retirement in 2006 when travel was no longer a requirement for my job. At the beginning of my fitness competition career, I trained with Darby Hart for two
years. She currently holds the title for Ms. Fitness World 1998 and 1997, and Ms. National Fitness 1996. Training with her was very exciting a great learning
experience, and I came away with a clear understanding of what it takes to compete as a fitness athlete, and knew I had found my calling. Competing is very
rewarding and it helps very much to keep me focused and positive. However, the road to the stage is not an easy one. Being committed to your goal is of a high
priority.
Currently, I hold two regional titles that I obtained in 1999 before retiring. However, after coming out of retirement in 2006 I placed 1st in Fitness Tall Class and
3rd in Figure C Class a tremendous comeback for me. November 2009 Placed 2nd in Fitness qualifying for Nationals once again. I am on my way toward my "Pro
Card" on the national stage for competition season 2010. I am very excited to be coming back to the National stage after 13 yrs. I possess a whole new
commitment to the sport.
I endured a tragic treadmill malfunction in 2004 that fractured my hip and broke it in two. I was never supposed to be able to walk right, run again, or much less
even think about competing. Being an athlete, that is a hard lump to swallow. I proved all my doctors wrong by not only recovering as much as I possibly could
from my injury, but also by coming out of retirement to compete again 2 years later winning 1st place in my class in Fitness and 3rd place in my class in Figure-a
very proud moment for me. A tremendous accomplishment. It was very difficult. My current trainer, Mike Davies of The Fitness Factory in Columbus Ohio, brought
my lacking thigh muscle out of atrophy, although it is still smaller than my right thigh, and weak legs back to as close to capacity as was feasibly possible. My left
thigh will never be quite the same as before I was injured, and I am very limited as to what I can do and not do in a fitness routine. I have to be very careful as to
not injure my thigh/leg. It makes putting together a winning routine very interesting and hard. I am forever grateful for the help and training that Mike provided
for me. Today, my goal is to continue to build and define my legs to keep them as strong as I can get them for National Level readiness. Its very hard work when
one leg doesn't want to do what the other is doing, and when the pain is just awful from the hardware inside my thigh and bone. But I press on, and stay
motivated and committed to my goal. I may never reach Pro Status due to my limitations with my injury, but I know I have put forth my best effort to try, and that
is all I could ever ask for.
I have appeared on ESPN, and Entertainment Tonight, as well as Ms. Fitness Magazine, NPC Magazine, and various newspapers along the East Coast from New
York to Florida, the West Coast from Nevada to California. I have also been a guest speaker on local radio stations, and I write fitness and nutrition articles for
BodyBuilding.com. I was an advocate for The City of Hope for AIDS Awareness for three years.
My focus is staying in great shape and getting ready for nationals in the upcoming year. Mike Davies of The Fitness Factory is my trainer, and has been my trainer
for 3 years. He has the best training philosophy I have found yet in this highly competitive world of fitness. He is awesome.
Mentoring women and men toward their goals in competing, also in general health and well-being gives a true feeling of satisfaction and pride. The experience
has been nothing short of rewarding. I am thrilled that I made the tremendous effort to experience fitness competing past, and present.
My efforts now are to be the best I can be despite my injury and the limits it has put upon me, as well as help others reach their goals in competing which is not
only exciting, but extremely fulfilling. My goal for the upcoming competition year is to achieve IFBB Pro Card Status after all of these hard working years I have
poured into this industry. It is time to be recognized by the IFBB as the very professional and dedicated athlete that I am. It makes me very happy and proud to
get the feedback from the many women that I have assisted along this path who are doing extremely well in their own efforts to succeed in the very competitive
fitness/figure competition world, as well as my general fitness enthusiasts who have taken staying fit and healthy to the next level and made it an intricate part of
their lifestyle.
I encourage everyone to stay active and lead a healthy lifestyle. Nothing is more important than your personal health and well-being. Goals can be set and
accomplished if your set them realistically and dedicate yourself to them and to yourself. What better investment than in yourself?
If you need assistance in getting ready for a Fitness, Figure, or for personal fitness support in any of the areas I have mentioned, or are not sure what to do to
get started, please contact me. I am limited to the number of clients I can partake as I am in high demand, however, I will make every effort to get you on my
schedule if you are serious about your training and goals. I will assist you in any way that I can, and you too will "Bring It...!!!" with pride.
Train Smart!!!
Email Lisa
Fitness Second Place 2009