These five women, from all different walks of life, share inspiring stories of their fitness journey and triumphs. Reba Floto Hunt Valley, Maryland Stats: 56 • 121 lb • 5’5” Gig: Certified fitness professional, real estate agent, former NASA software engineer Jackie-of-All-Trades Though working as a NASA software engineer for 20 years was rewarding, Reba Floto was compelled to accomplish...
Skye Halliday Wilson prepares to go from taking to teaching group fitness classes as she continues her journey toward an ISSA certification — despite the odds. There is definitely irony in the fact that Skye Halliday Wilson is working on her group fitness certification as (at this writing) the COVID-19 quarantine plugs on. Yes, there’s more...
Amanda Webster went from nearly committing suicide to transforming her body, mind and spirit. Here is her story.It took being on the ledge of a foreign hotel room, ready to end my life, to catapult me into taking action against something that mental health professionals told me I would never overcome.Read how Amanda Webster's overcame...
Skye Halliday Wilson found physical and emotional strength through fitness. Now she’s determined to pay it forward.Most before-and-after stories focus on the outward changes in a person, but for Skye Halliday Wilson, the transformation was as emotional as it was physical. “I was in an abusive relationship that put me in a black hole of...
A horrible accident left Ashley Nelson partially paralyzed and with a brain injury — but even that couldn't quell her competitive spirit.On April 19, 2009, competitive cyclist and nutrition and kinesiology student Ashley Nelson began her day in the San Francisco Bay Area like any other — going on a bike ride with her now-husband Dave. But typical...
NASM-certified trainer, functional-training specialist and Dymatize athlete Taylor Gallagher opens up to Oxygen in this Q&A.Taylor GallagherOxygen: How has strength impacted you?Taylor Gallagher: Being an athlete has definitely helped shape the woman I am today. It has given me the ability to set goals and accomplish them, taught me the importance of teamwork and how...
Meet five women who’ve got the fit factor.Christina KorenChristina KorenBurlington, Ontario, CanadaStats: 48 • 115 lb • 5’6”Gig: Manager of customer service and billingRevenge Is Sweet. It wouldn’t be fair to call her impressive results a “revenge body” — but a difficult end to an eight-year relationship helped prod Christina Koren into the gym on...
This judo athlete and Olympic hopeful talks about kicking ass and taking names.Why do you love Judo?I love Judo because being able to dominate and throw another person around is such an empowering feeling. Winning always makes me feel like the queen of the world.When did your Olympic journey begin?I have always wanted to be...
The 30-year-old actress and singer shares how fitness fuels her success.After nearly two decades of living in the spotlight — with a love-hate (well, mostly hate) relationship with working out — 30-year-old actress and singer Vanessa Hudgens has spent the past few years falling in love with health and fitness. Her passion developed from the...
This two-time Ms. Bikini Olympia and two-time Bikini International champion opens up to Oxygen.I wish women in the fitness industry didn’t think they have to look perfect. It seems like they are never really satisfied with the way they look, which is a shame. It is important to enjoy the process of getting fit and...