Having been an athlete for the majority of my life, I have enjoyed and witnessed the benefits of health and nutrition. I have also learned however, that being in shape is not about waking up at 6 am to run ten miles or benching 300lbs. These tasks represent mere physical effort, while being truly fit is a state of mind. Proper fitness incorporates the mind, and body in to one dynamic--representing a commitment to self improvement. As a fitness professional, it is my duty to not only train my clients, but to provide them the tools and knowledge to live a healthy life.