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That's Fit Staff
Kimberly Papa Editor
Kimberly Papa is the editor for That's Fit. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Binghamton University and was previously on staff at Ladies’ Home Journal. She has written and edited stories on health, fitness, nutrition, self-help and travel. She's always on the lookout for her next favorite fitness DVD and believes the best workouts are the ones that can be done in 30 minutes.
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Hilary Walke Social Media Coordinator
Hilary Walke is the Social Media Coordinator for That's Fit. She also writes for AOL's weddings site, Aisle Dash as well as GE's content Web sites. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Spanish from The George Washington University and was previously on staff at NBC Universal's iVillage. She has written and edited stories on health, fitness, wellness, nutrition, travel, beauty, weddings and style. She's always on the lookout for fun and unique stories to write about -- from the minute details of every day life to major events affecting the masses.
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Karen Asp counts fitness and travel among her passions, and she packs her fitness program with her wherever she travels. Most of her journeys take her to active destinations, and throughout the years, she's done some pretty cool things -- like completing two 10Ks on two different continents on the same day, tandem paragliding off the top of Rendezvous Mountain in Jackson Hole, WY, and heli-hiking in Alaska. Besides being a traveling fitness nut, Karen is a professional journalist who specializes in fitness, health, nutrition, travel and pets. She's a contributing editor for Woman's Day, a contributing writer for Oxygen and AOL Health, and the former fitness columnist for Allure. Karen is also a group fitness instructor and personal trainer certified by the American Council on Exercise who has over 15 years' experience in the fitness field. In her own pursuits, Karen is a two-time world champion in Nordic walking and a former collegiate tennis player. She's completed numerous centuries on her bike, and while Nordic walking, tennis and cycling factor high on her list of favorites, she loves cross country and downhill skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, kayaking and doing yoga, too. Visit her at karenasp.com
Read Karen's PostsNicole Dorsey-Straff Writer
Former Editor-In-Chief of FIT Magazine and long-time West Coast Editor of FITNESS Magazine, Nicole is a specialist in the exercise sciences who brings 20 years of journalistic experience to her well-researched health features, large-audience lectures and corporate projects. Nicole, a passionate yoga and Pilates instructor, has provided wellness and lifestyle programming to the NYC Police Department, the Slim-Fast Corporation and Dupont/Lycra. Nicole has served as creative consultant to best-selling info-mercials, directed photo shoots for publishing leaders and authored several books on health and exercise. Nicole is an exercise physiologist who has been featured in hundreds of radio spots and on television nationwide, including "20/20," “EXTRA!” and NBC’s "Weekend Today" as a fitness expert. She now serves as the editor of Play & Adventure for ORGANIC SPA Magazine, and regularly contributes fitness, travel and lifestyle features to publications such as Parents, Shape, Prevention and Ladies' Home Journal. To learn more about Nicole, visit nicoledorseystraff.com.
Read Nicole's PostsDeborah Dunham Writer
Deborah is a self-proclaimed fitness nut, tree hugger and all-around positive, energetic person. She is a competitive runner, 10-time marathoner, four-time Boston qualifier, triathlete, certified RRCA Running Coach and ACE Personal Trainer. If you ask Deborah, nothing is better than the daily "high" she gets from sweating, working hard, Mother Nature and good 'ol fresh air. She is passionate about helping people do their personal best and believes we are all athletes, no matter what our ability, background, speed or shape. On a mission to help kids lead healthy lives, Deborah is the Founder of Girls on the Run of Northeast Florida. Today, Deborah spends her days as a personal coach and health and fitness freelance writer, quite simply because she is so passionate about it. Plus, it allows her to plan her days around running (ultra important), sit around in sweaty workout clothes while she writes and still grab lunch with the girls whenever she wants. Deborah writes and coaches from the beach in Florida where she lives with her fellow fitness addict husband, one surfer-dude son, one soccer-maniac son and two Golden Retrievers who can outrun her any day. Visit her at dcommunicationsgroup.com.
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FOne part writer, one part photographer, a couple parts crazy (in a fun way) and all parts Canadian, Martha is a life-loving, moment-seizing, 20-something girl born and raised on the cusp of the Rocky Mountains and Canadian Prairies. She lives in a trendy neighbourhood with her two cats and affable partner Jon. She's been blogging for a living for more than two years now, and has been with That's Fit since shortly after its conception in 2006. Martha is into yoga, running, photography, celebrity gossip and cheese. Dislikes? Canadian winters are at the top of her list. Martha is a fervent traveler, and rest assured that if she's not currently on a trip, she's plotting her next one. When you're not reading Martha's masterpieces at That's Fit, you really should check out her photography at marthaedwards.ca .
Read Martha's PostsAmber Greviskes Former Assistant Editor
Amber is an assistant editor at AOL Health and That's Fit. A former book editor, she has worked at Associated Content, Parenting and Babytalk magazines. She starts each day with an early-morning run, takes Pilates three times a week, lifts weights regularly and will try any fitness-related activity -- from belly dancing to rock climbing -- at least once! A four-time marathon runner and two-time Boston marathon qualifier, she enjoys helping others meet their health and fitness goals. Amber is also passionate about children’s health issues. She coaches elementary school track in Manhattan where she helps girls develop self-esteem through fitness. When Amber’s not working, she enjoys hosting dinner parties, watching sporting events and exploring New York City. Follow her on Twitter at twitter.com/ambergreviskes.
Read Amber's PostsLisa Johnson Writer
Lisa Johnson is highly regarded in the American fitness industry. She runs the award-winning Modern Pilates studio in Brookline, Mass. and has quickly established herself as a writer of integrity on all things fitness. As a trainer who is “in the trenches” working daily with people, Lisa brings a unique perspective to her fitness writing. She is not only an active fitness professional but also knows how to translate even the most complex movement to the average Jane. Her popular blog is Lisa Johnson Fitness. She is a married mom who loves Pilates, hooping, running and kayaking. She has a teensy addiction to social media, especially Twitter, where you can find her @LisaJohnson.
Read Lisa's PostsMelissa Joulwan Writer
Melissa Joulwan was the last girl picked for teams in gym class, and her closet has seen clothes in size 18, size 6 and everything in between. When she was 23, she started moving her body and eating healthy food in reasonable quantities. She did Jane Fonda tapes in her living room, then graduated to step aerobics and the Reebok slide, century bike rides and kickboxing, lifting weights and jump rope. She tackled triathlons and crossed the finish lines with more heart than speed. Then she discovered Flat Track Roller Derby and became a Rollergirl. When she retired her wheels, she wrote the book "Rollergirl: Totally True Tales From the Track." Just before she turned 40, she started doing CrossFit and running and eating like a cavewoman. Half marathons followed. She stares down the workout monsters every day, and she knows how hard it can be to get started and how great it feels to keep trying. She's on a mission to help women everywhere find their inner athlete, beat back their own workout monsters and become their own superheroes. She lives in Austin, Texas, and plays keyboards for her husband's band, St. Joe's Choir. Five of her favorite things are cold sheets, sports movies, lousy truck stop coffee, her husband Dave and Jane Eyre. Read her daily rants about her mission to become a super-fit, tart-tongued, hard-boiled detective at The Clothes Make the Girl.
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Formally Men's Health magazine's first official Fitness Editor, Myatt Murphy's expertise and understanding of diet and exercise have made him highly sought-after for collaboration by many of the best trainers, nutritionists and health experts. Murphy is the author of the best-selling books, The Body You Want in the Time You Have, Ultimate Dumbbell Guide and co-author of The Men's Health Gym Bible and Face It and Fix It: A Three-Step Plan to Break Free from Denial and Discover the Life You Deserve. He is also hired as a collaborator and ghostwriter by many of today's top celebrities, assisting them with books, magazine articles and other media-related ventures. His clients have included Jaclyn Smith, Laila Ali, Ice T, celebrity trainers Harley Pasternak and Gunnar Peterson, among many others. Published in over 50 of the top international men's, women's and general-interest magazines worldwide, just a partial list of clients have included: AOL, Better Homes and Gardens, Cooking Light, Cosmopolitan, Details, Esquire, Fitness, Glamour, GQ, Health, Instyle, Maxim, Men's Fitness, Men's Health, Men's Journal, MSN, Muscle and Fitness, The New York Times, Parents, People, Playboy, Prevention, Redbook, Self, Shape, and Sports Illustrate., He has also served as a contributing columnist for Weight Watchers magazine, contributing writer for Men's Health magazine and coverline consultant for Muscle Fitness and Glamour. His expertise has made him a frequent guest in the past on CNN News, Good Day New York, Good Morning America, XM Satellite Radio and numerous other national/international media outlets.
Read Myatt's PostsAshley Neglia Writer
Ashley Neglia is a former associate editor with AOL Health and a blogger for That's Fit. When she's not writing and editing, Ashley enjoys attempting yoga, playing kickball and perfecting her workout mix, which she is not ashamed to admit contains the likes of Deep Purple, Pat Benatar and Kelly Clarkson. Ashley occasionally enjoys long walks on the beach, but only if she's accompanied by one of her four dogs.
Read Ashley's PostsSara Reistad-Long Writer
Sara Reistad-Long is a New York-based writer and reporter. Her work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Esquire, Glamour, Allure, Self, Gourmet and O, The Oprah Magazine, among others. When she isn't heels over head testing yoga positions or figuring out other new, unusual (and preferably scientifically substantiated) ways to break a sweat, she can be found blogging at sveltegourmand.com where she explores the intersection of health and delicious food.
Read Sara's PostsHolly St. Lifer Writer
Holly St. Lifer was a television producer and writer for 15 years before transitioning to print and online journalism eight years ago. Her TV work has appeared on ESPN, WE: Women’s Entertainment, MTV, VH1, Lifetime, HBO, E!, USA Networks and Nickelodeon, where she won a Peabody Award. Now she writes about health and fitness for Fitness, Natural Health, Lifetime Online, Ladies' Home Journal, SELF, SHAPE, Psychology Today, Prevention, Runner's World and AARP, among others. Holly also teaches magazine writing at New York University. When she isn't writing, she's either running or kayaking near her home on the Hudson River that she shares with her kids, Kallie and Lexi. Holly can also be found at hollystlifer.com
Read Holly's PostsKristen Seymour Writer
Kristen Seymour, That's Fit blogger, has always been active. She started with dance and gymnastics as a child and transitioned into a variety of sports as she got older. As an adult, she enjoys group fitness classes and workout DVDs, and is involved in all types of fitness, including races ranging from sprint triathlons to half marathons. She might not be competing for first place (she's not exactly what you'd call "speedy"), but she feels like a winner just for crossing the finish line. Shoot, she feels pretty proud just for showing up. When Kristen's not at That's Fit, she writes about fashion, beauty, the environment, animals and celebrities, and if anything else comes to mind, she shares it at her personal blog, Jeez-o-petes.
Read Kristen's PostsBev Sklar Writer
This Chicago gal's heart lies in the mountains. An experienced backpacker and lover of rock climbing, Bev is a former Sierra Club National Outings leader who would rather scramble at high altitude than sit on a sandy beach. She and her hiking husband are busily training their two kids on the nuances of camping, hiking and climbing until they're big enough to haul a pack. Beyond the outdoors, Bev is an avid athlete who loves golf, snow skiing, yoga, treadmill fun, resistance training and coaching youth sports. After a 10-year advertising career, Bev started blogging for That's Fit in 2007, writes occasionally for ParentDish, and is currently working toward a master's degree in elementary/middle school education.
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Victoria Stein is a nutritionist, freelance writer and health and fitness enthusiast, living, eating, and exercising in New York City. Before becoming a registered dietitian, Victoria spent four years as a food editor at O, the Oprah magazine, and later worked as a restaurant publicist in New York and Los Angeles. Victoria is pursuing a master’s degree in Nutrition, Food Studies and Public Health at New York University and completed her clinical training at NYU in affiliation with Long Island College Hospital. A self-proclaimed cardio junkie, Victoria has "researched" just about every workout program available. When not lunging, punching or pedaling, Victoria can be found at the farmers market or a new restaurant near her home in New York's Greenwich Village.
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