Episode 21 is one of those episodes you’ll walk away with several tid bits and things to think about throughout the week. This episode features guest Antoine Howard, master trainer and founder of a virtual fitness company called Lifted that mixes physical health with mental health. I met Antoine at a HIIT class he was teaching at a local boutique fitness studio, then asked him to be a part of a photoshoot for StudioHop to which he accepted. It doesn’t take long to realize what a fun, inspiring, bubbly & silly dude Antoine is. When you take a class of his, you’ll somehow be laughing while in pain. He’s got that natural hype man secret sauce! In the episode, he talks about how he first got into fitness, some dark moments he’s gone through and what he learned by going through them. We also talk about community building versus competition, some lessons he has learned during the pandemic and tips on how to stay positive and motivated when you really just feel like hitting the couch for some Netflix and not talking to anyone. Get ready for a great pep talk. Hope you love it! In this episode, we talk about: how he first got into fitness his motivational series, “I am” on Instagram & what it means to be a “mindset architect” going through a divorce and what he did to stay positive and hopeful a dark moment that he was able to realize the difference he is making how he hustled to support his 4 kids while switching to fitness as a career full time the importance of relationships & community in the fitness industry his thoughts on how competitive the fitness industry is (specifically in Dallas) how studios can create “ community” and how to form meaningful relationships his new company, Lifted & what it’s all about (physical + mental awareness) lessons he’s learned during the pandemic his tips on how to stay positive and motivated his own fitness routine All about Antoine: Antoine Howard is a master fitness trainer, mindset architect and founder of a new fitness business called Lifted that combines physical and mental health. Antoine found his niche in helping others achieve health & wellness goals. His ability to engage and motivate individuals via one-on-one training or group workouts provide him with several approaches to impacting lives. His personal journey in life compelled him to help others confront physical and mental issues through exercise and training. With a certification through the National Federation of Personal Trainers (NFPT), Antoine aims to assist clients with creating a sustainable lifestyle that incorporates all scopes of health and wellness. Where to find Antoine: Antoine’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/antoine_howard/ Lifted IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamlifted_/ Book a virtual class with Antoine: https://www.iamlifted.net/come-workout-with-me Other resources we mention: Motivation app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/motivation-daily-quotes/id876080126 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-fitness-insider/support