Mimi Lauritsen Fitness

Friday, January 20, 2012

Hi everyone! I wanted to take a minute to say hello, and encourage you all to continue on your path towards a more healthy lifestyle. When I post my thoughts for you all to read, I am usually posting about things that I find relevant in my life at the time, and therefore have the hopes that passing along what I have learned may help you with a similar situation. Lately I have been really focusing on what it means to be healthy. I know for sure that no matter how thin or fit we might be physically, it ultimately won't lead to happiness if we are too focused on perfection. I was watching a special on Jane Fonda a few weeks back, and she said something that resonated with me. She said the ultimate goal "is not to be perfect, but to be whole." This may be an obvious statement to some of you, but if you are like me, there are areas in your life where you strive for perfection.For me,fitness and nutrition has been one of those areas. So, for the past few weeks I've been letting that quote sit with me, and paying attention to how it made me feel. I have to say, it made me feel great. It brought back
something that I've known for a long time, but tend to lose sight of...I am on this adventure of health and wellbeing because it makes me feel good. Period. All of the tabloids, celebrities, advertisements etc. send such a strong message that we have to be perfect, look perfect, and act perfect in order to have happiness. Well where is the fun in that? It's an impossible standard to uphold and it drives me up the wall. So... When you are thinking about your current situation, whatever it might be (fitness or not), keep in mind the quote of the great Jane Fonda, who has dedicated much of her life to teaching others about what it means to be healthy, and how to go about getting it. Focus on being whole, rather than perfect, and the journey towards better health and fitness will naturally fall into place, because you will want to be kind to yourself, and to FEEL GOOD. No punitive workouts after a an unhealthy meal or before an upcoming event, and no more impossibly strict diets with an "I'm starting my diet tomorrow" mentality... but rather, moving because that is what our bodies are meant to do, and consuming foods that provide energy.

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Biography

Mimi Lauritsen is a certified Personal Trainer and Pilates Instructor based in Greensboro, N.C. She is certified through IFTA (Interactive Fitness Trainers of America), Power Pilates, and PCC (Pilates Certification Center). She also attended Greensboro College, where she earned her B.A. in Liberal Studies, with a concentration in Sociology, and secondary concentrations in Psychology and Exercise Studies.

Mimi has been personal training since 2005 and teaching Pilates since 2007, although her love of fitness began in her late teens. After working with personal trainers and learning about the fitness industry on her own, she quickly decided that helping people discover a healthy lifestyle with the benefits of weight loss, increased fitness and confidence was something that she wanted to pursue as a career.

Testimonials

Working with Mimi is one of the best investments I've made, even in a tough economy. She's not only a top notch trainer- motivating without intimidation, but a coach... she's inspired me to succeed and exceed my goals. Whether your objective is weight loss, increased athleticism or building strength, Mimi can help you achieve it with a targeted, intelligent plan and... fun!

- Monica, Greensboro, NC

I used to loathe the thought of working out! No fun, completely boring, and just plain taxing! After much deliberation over this matter, I came to the conclusion that there must be a better way! I contacted Mimi Lauritsen and explained my fitness troubles! She understood how I felt and and offered me "her" solution to my problem! I now see Mimi for a 30 to 45 minute session twice a week! It is amazing how impactful these sessions are in such a short period of time! She has personalized these sessions to for my body and is able to target the areas I am most concerned with! I have worked muscles I didn't even know I had! At the end of the day I feel great about my accomplishment and more energized than ever! I notice changes in my body everyday which is the best reward of all!

Because of Mimi and her expertise in fitness, I have learned how to adopt a healthier active lifestyle, and over all enjoy a better quality of life! Thanks Mimi! I couldn't do it without you!

- Kristen, Gibsonville, NC

I have had the pleasure of working with Mimi as my trainer for the past several years and have been very satisfied with her. She has a great attitude and always listens to my concerns (i.e. problems) both physical and mental. She my goals and works hard to me on track. Mimi is also VERY patient with me which, I'm sure, can be stressful for her. I highly recommend her.

- Pat, Greensboro, NC

Personal Philosophy

When it comes to fitness, I understand the importance of the fact that there is no “one-size-fits-all” method. Different people have different goals and preferences. When working with clients, I make it my number one priority to understand what each person wants to achieve, and to help them get there safely. As a trainer, I take pleasure in many different forms of working out, and because of this, have the experience to guide my clients in the right direction to reach their goals.

I have a background in ballet, which has helped me to understand the human body and how it works differently for everyone. Through years of learning about my own strengths and weaknesses, I believe that those learning experiences have helped me become an open-minded instructor and trainer. Also, I believe that living a healthy lifestyle means finding the right balance between exercise, nutrition, adequate rest, and still having the time and energy to focus on the other areas in your life.

When it comes to reaching your goals, whether it be weight loss, increased muscle mass, nutritional guidance, increased flexibility, core strength, balance or cardiovascular endurance (or all of those), I can help you achieve these goals in a way that is suited best for you.