Meet NextFit Trainer Adrienne Reed

From the moment Adrienne Reed stepped onto a yoga mat, she knew her life would never be the same. Reed's love of yoga began after she left a successful corporate career in the computer industry to have a family. Encouraged by friends to take a yoga class, she quickly found the practice kept her focused and healthy. Passionate about her own practice, she wanted to share the benefits with others and became certified to teach yoga. It didn't take long for Reed's energy, enthusiasm and natural teaching ability to attract a strong following of students.

Reed has been involved in sports and athletics most of her life, including over twelve years as a gymnast. Her background led her yoga teaching to become athletically-focused, and her specialty to help athletes to build strength and improve flexibility. Adrienne has been practicing yoga for over ten years, teaching yoga for 6+ years, and founded Namaste’ Yoga Studio near Tampa, Florida in October of 2003.

Advice from Kathy Smith

There’s Nobody’s Like You. Think about the good things about you and try to steer clear of the “comparison” mindset. Comparing yourself to somebody else isn’t a positive experience. It isn’t productive. And it doesn’t motivate you to take better care of your body.

Focus on your positive attributes and learn to value the immeasurable worth of your mind, body and spirit working together to create that perfect person: you! Don’t ever let your day be positive or negative based on how you think you look. That rarely—if ever—matches what others think of us.

Be Reasonable.
When it comes to staying the course, balance is key. If you hit a bump in the road, don’t lose heart. You won’t always be able to skip dessert, and occasionally you’ll miss a workout or two. Just pick up where you left off, because you’re the one in charge, and you’re the one who with the power to improve your health, no matter what obstacles life may present. Remember that the game isn’t over by any means – It’s just begun!