Who is the Fitness Professional that inspired you the most?

Growing up it would have been bodybuilders (of course Arnold). Early in my career as a trainer it was my peers (trainers who had been around for many years, with a ton of education) as well as Chek, Wolf and Cook. Today I still look back to all of them for motivation and guidance, but now I also look toward younger trainers for a fresh look at life and to remind me to keep learning.

Jack LaLanne is the reason I am in this industry today.

Petra Kolber. I used to watch her on FitTV 20+ years ago when I first started teaching. I loved her smile and energy and sense of humor along with her easy to follow flowing dance routines. I used to borrow choreography from her way back when and have loved seeing her and learning from her at IDEA conventions since.

My DOGS! How they can run around me in circles and not get tired!!! 🙂

I have several favorites but perhaps Cathe Friedrich inspired me to excellence because you could tell she really practiced what she taught and she always demonstrated impeccable form and technique.