With Spring around the corner, I'm looking forward to longer days, warmer weather, and more time spent outdoors on my days off. (We're one season away from summer; it's my favorite season!)

How many of y'all remember seeing commercials for Hip Hop Abs, or maybe you remember Shaun T, the attractive and shirtless celebrity fitness pro who led it? Hip Hop Abs was a fun at-home 30-minute workout video to strengthen your abdominals while having fun doing it! It definitely became a part of my fitness routine.

Are you familiar with Adrienne-Joi Johnson? Her name might sound familiar. Also known as A.J. Johnson, she started her career as an actress in the late 80's and starred in many films and TV shows such as The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Babyboy, and The Jamie Foxx Show.

Every time I would hear “Looking For A New Love” by Jody Watley playing in the family room, I knew my mom was doing her daily workout routine, and sometimes I'd join her. It was Jody's music that inspired us to get off our butts and work out at the same time while having fun!

In celebration of Black History Month, and Black history everyday, I'd like to pay homage to black fitness instructors that have influenced and inspired me along my wellness journey.

We're one month into 2022 and I hope you're still upholding yourself to your new year's resolution for the year! Remember, it's ok if you slip up, there is nothing wrong with starting over again or even writing new resolutions.