“It’s never too late to be a strong healthy woman”

It is time for another installment of “One Fit Mommy”! Each week I scour the blogosphere to find other fit moms who inspire me to fitness.

This week I am excited to introduce Linda, a 40-something married mom of two teens living in suburban Chicago. Linda is a part-time Legal Assistant by day and personal trainer at most other times.

I follow Linda on Twitter and I’m always impressed by her energy and dedication to fitness. She is busy juggling two jobs/careers yet does not let that stop her from finding time to exercise. She makes fitness a priority, which is precisely why Linda is “One Fit Mommy”!

Please read on for more about Linda and be sure to visit her blog over here.

A: I’ve always worked out, but now I realize I haven’t always been fit. The thing that inspired me to finally change my ways was the day I could no longer look in the mirror–I didn’t recognize myself and I wanted to get ‘me’ back.

A: I became a trainer a few years back after having gotten myself back in fighting form. I loved it so much that I thought ‘hey, if I can do this, anyone can–and should’. I hit the books and went and got myself certified. Best thing I ever did! I want all women who are no longer in their 20’s to know that it’s never too late to be a strong, healthy woman. It empowers me to know that I can do most anything. Plus, I’m happier about myself, which helps at home. I’m stronger for my kids and my husband kinda ‘likes’ what he’s seeing.

A: Stop making excuses. We all lead crazy, busy lives. I work probably a minimum of 75 hours a week and still make time to exercise. By doing so, I know I’m keeping myself healthy and happy. You schedule time to do most things, why can’t you schedule 45 minutes a few times a week for yourself to exercise?

A: I’m totally into Kettlebell training right now–love the full body effect I get from it. But squatting is definitely up there..they’re my nemesis–which is probably why I love them!

Q: Are you more of a cardio mommy or strength training mommy?

A: Used to be a huge cardio queen but..I still love running and try to do it a couple times a week. These days though I’m into strength training, but have been incorporating a lot of Valerie Waters’ RCR into my workouts as well. Puts a whole new spin on things. There’s a lot of cool exercises in there.

A: Yup–I remember that person in the mirror..then I blast the stereo and get myself moving. Once I get through my first set, all is good. When I run, I just tell myself ‘get to [pick a spot] and then you can stop’, well of course I don’t stop until I’m done, but I play that little game many times during my runs.