Being the youngest of six, some of the earliest memories Coach Tracie Michalkiewicz recalls are those spent on the bleachers or ball field. Sports were second nature to her. She discovered health promotion in college and felt it was her calling to help others through wellness. In this episode of Coaches’ Corner, Tracie discusses the factors that lead to successful behavior change and emphasizes the need to start small.
On top of her professional career, she also balances the role of “Mom.” Hear how she approaches nutrition, screen time, and daily movement in this month’s episode.

Injuries, aches, and pains can often derail our goals in the gym. No one knows this better than Coach Andrew Amburgey. But that doesn’t mean movement has to stop. In this episode of Coaches’ Corner, Coach Andrew talks about his mindset during adversity, the benefits to strength and power training as we age, and how to make consistency a primary motivator. Learn more about Andrew’s fitness journey in this episode of Coaches’ Corner.

It’s easy to point to a physical goal that gets you into the gym. Maybe it’s “tank top arms” or fitting into an old pair of pants. However, our intrinsic motivators or the internal rewards are the ones that make the biggest difference. In this episode of Coaches’ Corner, Coach Mikah Goins talks about her approach to behavior change and the “light bulb” moments she often sees in her consultations. Hear more tips from Mikah as she guides us through her fitness journey.

Going to the gym can often feel like a dreaded chore. But it doesn’t have to feel like that. In this episode of Coaches’ Corner, Coach Jason McCleery talks about finding alternative forms of fitness that you enjoy. From disc golf to hiking to yoga, he talks about the endless options we have in the world now. Through his own health journey, he discovered he needed an outlet in nature and found disc golf. Hear his tips on finding your health niche in the most recent episode of Coaches’ Corner.

Randi Norris’ athletic career began at an early age. Growing up in an active household set her up for a life full of sports. She went on to run track and field at the University of Louisville. It wasn’t until after college that she discovered fitness as a career. Coaching was a natural fit, combining her love for strength training and helping people. She now empowers other women to find comfort and confidence in the gym. Hear how she has overcome body image struggles, transitions in life, and more in this episode of Coaches’ Corner.

From as early as he can remember, Donnie Gumble’s life has been filled with movement met with a competitive drive. He got his start in college sports, but quickly discovered the need for more strength and conditioning specialists at the high school level. He worked in youth athletics for several years until making the switch to corporate wellness at Exos. On top of his passion for training, Donnie also balances his full-time role as “Dad” to four kids under 10.

Hear how he incorporates healthy habits into his kids’ lives without giving it up, himself.

Zach Lauterwasser’s and Bryson Cobb’s stories to finding fitness couldn’t be more different. And yet, their paths both led to the same spot ­– changing lives at Wel at Humana Clocktower. One was a college football player, while the other started out in business school. Both pursued fitness for one core reason – to help people. In this episode, Clocktower Coaches Zach and Bryson discuss tips for making movement a priority, challenging limitations, and finding joy in the journey. Listen to this month’s Coaches’ Corner episode.

Xavier Payne didn’t grow up with the healthiest of lifestyles. In fact, he was known to bring Big Red with him to athletic games. It wasn’t until college that he found fitness and transformed his life for the better. Now, he helps others find their healthy balance. Hear more from Exos Fitness Coach Xavier Payne in this month’s episode of Coaches’ Corner.