Hello, hello everyone. Thank you for visiting my website! I am truly excited to be able to share my thoughts, knowledge, vision and expertise in fitness and nutrition with my family and friends around the world. By visiting this site regularly you will be able to follow my quest in gathering the basic facts in reaching optimal health. I will also keep you posted on my figure competition training and upcoming speaking engagements.

Michele

Guest Speaker – Urban Christian Academy, Savannah, GA

I was so excited to speak to the teens at this school along with my good friend and former 12 year NFL player Dwayne Harper. Dwayne spoke to the young men about how to make a successful life both on and off the playing field, what to expect as a student – athlete and professional football player and gave them very important tips on living a positive life in general. I spoke to the young women about taking control of their health and their mind so that they have the tools to reach whatever their vision in life is. It was truly a blessing to see how motivated these kids were and to see a spark of hope in their eyes.

My first competition since 2006!

Ok so I am just getting my feet wet with this one. I have not competed since 2006 and at that time I did 2 shows within 1 month. That was crazy! This time I entered the INBA / ABA Bay Area Natural show held in San Jose. It was a small show but nevertheless I won the Sports Model Category. I trained a little differently for this one because the judges were not looking for a lot of muscle definition. In general, what worked for my body type was to really focus on eating NO processed foods and A LOT of nutrient filled vegetables and fruits (This is really how I eat year round anyway!) I did cardio pretty intensely 2 times per week for 20 minutes (speed interval training). Finally I did high rep strength training for my lower body and high weight strength training for my upper body.

For more tips on achieving your best mind, body and spirit click on the Contact Me link and shoot me your questions! I would love to help in any way I can. Finally, always ask yourself on a daily basis, “Are you enjoying optimal health and vitality? If so spread the word! If not make that change and seek out the information to help you gain the wisdom to improve your wellness.”

The Long “No-Workout” String

It has been a while but I am getting back on track with my site. I personally have had a long “no-workout” string and I am itching to get back into it. I did a basic cardio and upper body workout Monday and I am very sore. It feels good because I know that I am in the beginning stages of tightening and toning my body. I forgot for a moment how much exercise diminishes stress levels! After traveling all day I am tired but I plan to do 100 crunches and a pilates glute and leg workout in my hotel room.

The one thing that has allowed me to maintain my body composition during this string of not being consistent with my workouts is what I have chosen to put in my body. Bottom line is that I HAVE been consistent with getting A LOT of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and healthy fats and oils (omega 3, flax oil, avocado, vitamin E etc.). Everyday I make a decision NOT to eat the deadly processed and denatured foods.

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CARDIO PODCASTS BY MICHELE ARE HERE!

This weekend I was a featured vendor at the Charlotte Women’s Fair at Concord Mills Mall, Charlotte, NC. The Cardio Guides are a hit!! Here is a description of the podcast:

Cardio Guides by Michele are downloadable audio-cardio workout programs for your iPod or MP3 player and are designed for any type of cardio machine (bikes, treadmill, cross trainer, elliptical, stair stepper, rower etc.). Each session features basic, intermediate and advanced interval-type cardiovascular workouts guided by your Audio Personal Trainer – Michele Reid, M.S. – Fitness Professional, Fitness Model, Figure Competitor and PhD. Candidate in Holistic Nutrition. Workouts are created with music that is upbeat, uplifting and motivating. Choose to workout to the beats that make you move the most! Get a better workout and better results! Don’t waste your time trying to memorize a difficult cardio routine and forget about clipping cardio workouts out of a magazine – just download a Cardio Guide session and your music and workout is delivered right into your ear!

DOWNLOAD CARDIO GUIDE #1 – TREADMILL INTERVAL – 30 MIN

DOWNLOAD CARDIO GUIDE #2 – LUNGE CARDIO SET – 35 MIN

DOWNLOAD CARDIO GUIDE #3 – ELLIPTICAL INTERVAL – 30 MIN

Please go to Wisdom to Wellness to sign up for one of my wellness programs!!!

September 24th – September 27th – LAS VEGAS!!

This weekend I will be a spokesmodel representing Muscle and Fitness and Muscle and Fitness HERS at the 2009 Olympia Bodybuilding / Fitness and Figure Competition and Expo. I will be educating people on the Body Composition System called the BOD POD in which I am Director of Customer Service for the company that manufactures it – Life Measurement. Inc.. Check out pics in future publications of both magazines!!

Looking for an effective, upbeat cardio interval workout guided by me?
Click on one of the links below to downoad your very own copy just $5 each!!

DOWNLOAD CARDIO GUIDE #1 – TREADMILL INTERVAL – 30 MIN

DOWNLOAD CARDIO GUIDE #2 – LUNGE CARDIO SET – 35 MIN

DOWNLOAD CARDIO GUIDE #3 – ELLIPTICAL INTERVAL – 30 MIN

Please go to Wisdom to Wellness to sign up for one of my wellness programs!!!

CLICK HERE FOR THIS WEEKS WISDOM – SIX PACK ABS