Gina Jackson Personal Fitness

Strength, Pilates, Cardio Fitness and Wellness….connecting the pieces

Lead Story

Wild Salmon & Barilla Pasta - OMG!

My day runs crazy fast - just like yours. I have to be conscious about what I eat and when I get it so my mind is clear and my body ready to respond and support clients and their needs. It can be difficult to keep any diet on track with 15-30 [...]

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Training

Staying Motivated»

This question came in from a young woman recently.
“I am 21 years old and 5′0. I am currently 165 lbs. I used to be 127 until after I graduated high school. Now I would really like to lose the weight just to feel better and be HEALTHY!! I [...]

Outdoor

Summer Fit Camp Begins June»

The two early group sessions are completely booked and only three (3) slots remain open in the 9:30 group for the Summer Fit Camp in Braddock Park. That means eighteen women will be working their butts off burning those calories for two solid months with me.
They are daring to be different and take [...]

Health

Sugar Tooth & Weight Gain»

I can’t say I am surprised to read this as I prepare for my 9th mile this week (still staying current on my 3 for 3 quest!). Just ate my bowl of oatmeal (adding only one teaspoon of maple syrup), large cup of black coffee (no sweetner) and three slices of turkey bacon. [...]

Over 40

Want to feel 40 at 60+?»

It is truly a full-time job staying healthy. Especially if you feel like you are pushing the heck out (and up) of every inch of your over 50 year old body!

Exercise

Pilates Mat on Blvd East»

As the Summer gets started I start looking ahead to the Fall for the programs that will support my clients, students and friends with health and healing. We are cooking up (literally and figuratively) a plan for Pilates and Breakfast on Boulevard East starting September 6, 2008.

Politics

38 Million Viewers»

Did you know this little fact?  Yes there were 85,000 in attendance to see and hear Obama’s historic acceptance speech.  Turns out there were 38.3 million worldwide viewers. 

Nutrition

Does Fructose Make You Fatter?»

NYTimes July 2008 High-fructose corn syrup is a sweetener used in many processed foods ranging from sodas to baked goods. While the ingredient is cheaper and sweeter than regular sugar, new research suggests that it can also make you fatter.