"Living a healthy lifestyle is all about making small changes that lead to big results" Andrea has been teaching fitness, training clients and coaching on the subjects of nutrition and health for the past 27+ years. "I believe that staying healthy can make you happier...and I am dedicated to motivating others to achieve their personal best life.

Andrea’s 'inspiring and approachable personality has helped build her reputation as a nationally known fitness expert among the viewers who watch her on the NBC Today Show, readers of the Oprah.com, and weekly NBC and BETTER TV segments, to the members who jam pack her classes, to her clients, readers and fans. Andrea holds a BS in Exercise Science and has grown her career learning each new fitness craze as it came along from aerobic dance to Pilates as well as created many programs of her own including Paws-ilates, Sit-iltes and Live-ilates featured on Oprah’s website.   Over the years, Andrea has written numerous articles on health and fitness. She is a national fitness presenter, motivational speaker and has a series of fitness DVD’s called PainFree, Pt-2-Go and three new geared towards aging Americans staying active called, Keeping Fit Cardio, Pilates, and Strength.  Her book, “Naked Fitness” hits shelves winter of 2010 promising to be a new way to align, walk and eat your way to feel great in your own skin.

Also keeping her busy are appearances on Shop NBC, speaking engagements in the corporate environment, races, walks and health events to keep people moving.   Still most important in her life is her family. With 2 college students and one working through high school, she understands the demands of multi-tasking mamas.  She believes that it’s not just about moving physically, but thoughtfully as well... “Be healthy, be moved.”

Credentials

ACE certified group fitness instructor
NASM certified personal trainer
Paul Chek certified lifestyle and nutrition coach
Polestar Pilates Instructor
Reebok Yoga Certified
STOTT Pilates trained on the mat and reformer
Finalist 2008 Trainer of the Year IDEA
Health and Fitness Contributor to Oprah.com
Fitness Expert for More Magazine
Trainer for G2Lifestyles, GoFit, American Heart Association
Fitness Expert for Better TV
Health and Fitness Expert for NBC Chicago
Monthly Fitness Expert for GMA Health ABC News Now
BS Exercise Science DePaul U., Chicago


Andrea Metcalf – Be Moved.

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