Annie Tan-Cohen on Fitness and Nutrition

Annie Tan-Cohen, mom and personal trainer, shares about what fitness and nutrition really mean and how to achieve it in a balanced way.

Meet our Guest Annie:

 Annie is a wife and a mom to a six-and-a-half-year-old daughter. She's a personal trainer who also does nutrition coaching, as well as being a personal stylist. 

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Topics we Cover:

• Annie's background and relocation from Singapore to the United States
• Her career change journey from working for Motorola to becoming a personal trainer and stylist
• The broader concept of fitness and the importance of mental and spiritual well-being
• Defining fitness and nutrition as multi-dimensional aspects of life
• Discussing how fitness involves strength, both physical and mental
• The need for a balanced approach to fitness that includes physical, mental, and spiritual well-being
• The importance of setting achievable short-term fitness goals
• Exploring the significance of both strength training and aerobic exercises in fitness
• Incorporating physical activity into daily routines, especially for moms with young children
• Tips on staying active with kids and integrating fitness into family life
• The pros and cons of gym memberships, home equipment, fitness classes, and personal trainers
• The significance of having a plan and focusing on foundational exercises in a fitness routine
• The importance of sustainable and individualized nutrition choices
• Recommendations for finding a suitable approach to eating that works for you
• The value of having a well-structured schedule as a personal trainer
• Adapting workouts to individual client needs and focusing on their well-being
• Balancing planned workouts with personalized therapy and flexibility
• The importance of client comfort and preventing excessive soreness
• The significance of a caring and adaptable approach to personal training
• The relationship between a strong foundation, achievable goals, and successful fitness routines
• Annie Tan-Cohen's favorite gadget

Resources Mentioned:

Interested in booking a virtual training session?  You can email Annie.

Annie's favorite gadget is...an app!  She loves MyFitnessPal

Link to Transcript: https://www.thismomknows.com/blog/episode-13

Connect with Annie:

Website: https://wellnesslife.us/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellnesslifematters/ 

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