Meet Nextfit Trainer Melanie Douglass

Melanie Douglass is a registered dietitian; a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) certified personal trainer, and an AFAA certified group fitness instructor. She graduated with Honors from Utah State University and holds a degree in Nutrition and Food Science.

Melanie is the author of two best-selling books: Losing it! 5 Keys to Successful Weight Loss that Work andTip-a-Day Guide for Healthy Living (Deseret Book). In 2005, she was recognized by the American Dietetic Association as an "Industry Mover" for her work in developing innovative fitness and nutrition programs for the consumer market. She has worked with several cutting-edge fitness companies including ICON Health & Fitness and Nextfitness.com. Melanie currently writes health articles for Wasatch Woman magazine, teaches fitness classes at Sports Academy and Racquet Club in Logan, Utah, and does health and fitness presentations for conferences and seminars.
Melanie is the "Health and Fitness" Contributor for Studio 5 and delights in conjuring up practical ways to eat better, exercise effectively, and improve overall health.
When she's not busy coercing her children to eat healthy foods, she loves listening to electro music, teaching step aerobics, playing the piano, not-having-to-cook-dinner and eating in restaurants (ahem, you know, for research), and spending every spare second with her husband and three children.