Today, Jennifer is joined by her good friend Melissa Ioja to talk about lifestyle fitness. As a professional bikini model and advocate for proper nutrition and fitness, Melissa has a zest for life that can’t be missed. She attributes this to a mindset that was instilled in her by her mother growing up. It’s a mindset that goes beyond just looking good for your age, it’s also about being around for your kids for as long as possible.

Melissa chooses to work out in the morning, as it sets her day up for success.  She admits she lost sight of this for a short time at the beginning of the pandemic. She stopped working out as she let fear overtake her.  That quickly came to an end when she remembered her children were watching, and she wanted to teach them that even when times get tough, we never stop taking care of ourselves.

What You’ll Learn:

• What HIIT workouts are.
• How weight training increases bone density.
• Why exercising is beneficial for depression.
• The most overlooked component of fitness.

Favorite Quote:

“I’m pretty vain, but that’s benefitted my health journey.” - Melissa Ioja

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Aging is inevitable, but it’s not something to complain about, it’s something to be celebrated. At the age of 52, with 30+ years as a master personal trainer, your host Jennifer Ashley has helped countless people age successfully.  You might be wondering what aging successfully looks like. It’s the ability to move freely, with vitality and energy. With a degree in human development, Jennifer knows that by early middle age, many of our body functions start to decline. She also knows that by utilizing fitness, nutrition, and mindset, we can slow it down or prevent some of it. Join her and an array of guests to find out how you can age successfully too.