I am Heather Peterson- the Fit Mama!

I am a personal trainer, yoga instructor, author, fitness spokeswoman, NPC National Figure Competitor, fitness model, mother of TWINS, and owner and founder of Fit Mama Fitness LLC. I have been a personal trainer for 13 years, and founded Fit Mama Fitness LLC, in 2003. I am A.C.E., and I.S.S.A., certified. I work with all ages, fitness levels, and clients with a varied range of fitness goals. I work with clients on their physical training, nutrition (and diet aspects, where applicable), and motivation. I also help clients construct a realistic schedule that is workable with real life! Half of the problem, for some of us, is implementing an exercise program into an already busy schedule. I figure it out for you. If I can balance all of the above (and cook!), I'm doing something right!

My History

I have always been active in sports- starting in elementary school. Through later years, I excelled in track and soccer. I played Olympic Development Soccer and and broke records in track. I ran sprints, hurdles, and high jumped. 300 yd hurdles is the hardest race I've run!

I first became certified when I was 19 years old and just wanted to "learn a little more" to better sculpt my physique. I trained clients, but my "thing", at that time, was aerobics- especially "step" classes. I didn't truly know, at that point, what weight training could do for me.

I gave birth to twins in the summer of 1998. I was induced at 36 weeks, and they were 6 and 7 pounds! It was an incredible ordeal on my body- however worth it! I was huge...see?

No, these pictures were not altered! It took a full year for me "to get back" to what I looked like pre-pregnancy (as much as I was going to "go back"; some things DON'T GO BACK)! However, after I had my twins, I delved into weight training... HARD and whole- heartedly! And I love what it's done for me!

In Closing

With my knowledge of weight training, proper nutrition (for my fitness needs), and various other training techniques, I am happy with my physique and fitness goals.

I truly believe the "gift" of fitness and improving your health is the most precious gift you can give yourself. I believe true fitness encompasses physical, nutritional, and spiritual health. When these are sound and balanced…YOU ARE POWERFUL! I will help you achieve all of your fitness goals through the programs I offer. If you have any questions, please, feel free to e-mail me. I welcome all questions and comments.

Big Love and Good Health,
The Fit Mama

CONTEST HISTORY

• 2nd Place 2007 NPC Virginia State Championships
  
• 2nd Place 2007 NPC Clash of the Champions
  
• 2nd Place 2007 NGA Potomac Cup
  
• 2nd Place 2008 NPC Maryland Grand Prix
  
• 2009 NPC Pittsburgh Figure
  
• 2009 NPC Jr. USA's Figure
  
• 1st Place, 2009 NGA Potomac Cup Bodybuilding
  

COMING UP NEXT:

• November 2009 - BODYBUILDING!!!!