‘It works for me!’ – Stephanie Joanne

Growing up in Europe, personal trainer and fitness expert Stephanie Joanne spent her days playing sports with her brother and his friends. All that activity definitely paid off ‘ she now owns her own fitness studio in Toronto, where she trains and mentors clients to build a healthier, happier life.

Learn a little bit more about her in this instalment of ‘it works for me.’

University major: Kinesiology at York University in Toronto

First fitness job: An entry-level training position at a chain of gyms in Toronto.

Goal for the future: I want to create a call to action and start a public conversation about the current state of our overall physical, emotional and mental health.

Most important lesson you teach clients: Taking control of their own health. My role is to be an educator and motivator, however the actual desire has to come from the individual.

Finding time for fitness: I truly believe that it is possible for anyone to find a lifestyle which includes fitness. The challenge is finding the right combination of activities to enjoy.

Healthy living philosophy: I want to challenge people to look within themselves to find their fitness resolution, rather than basing their lifestyle solely on suggestions from others.

See Stephanie Joanne in action with the arm-toning workout video above – featured in the May 2014 issue of Best Health magazine!