TJ

What fuels your passion for health and fitness?

Amazing to see people transform their lives with training; from athletes to desk jockeys to soccer moms to seniors. The power is inside you! Just do it! Nike slogan. We all are athletes. The human body is a wonder. Physical fitness is a priority for me personally as I am leader. I teach aerobics and my seniors aqua class is my favorite! I work in a wellness SPA & my job is physically demanding and to best perform Ashiatsu or sports massage, I must be fit. I have nutrition coaching certification.

What’s your favorite way to train or stay fit?

My favorite ways to stay fit (and moreover strong) is RESISTANCE weight training (natural body building). I also Kayak Hike, and mountain bike. I teach aerobics and that helps keep the cardiovascular system and VO2 max optimal. I enjoy the meditative side of wellness too with mineral soaks, saunas and body-work like massage and stretching.

What would you do with $20,000?

Off the top I would give 3K to Paso Robles Senior Center and Paso Robles Senior Volunteer Services (SVS). Locally they are such a resource for our seniors! There is an abundance of fundraising for children, but it is our seniors that are often forgotten. Some seniors are alone and neglected. SVS provides activities meals, and social opportunities. I would help my daughter get established in LA as she just graduated with honors from University and landed her first job. The rest I would invest.