Lisa Sherak

I hold a BS and M.Ed in education, and later changed directions in careers and moved into the fitness industry in 2001.  I worked in the beginning in a one-on-one gym (Neighborhood Fitness in Alpharetta, Ga) which is where I studied closely under my mentor, Adam Shafran, the gym owner who taught me everything I know.  It was a great experience.  When the facility closed, I moved on to bigger gyms (Golds and 24HR Fitness) for 2 more years.  In 2004, I started my own business (which I later incorporated), Living Fit Studios.  I have worked for years in clients' homes, and now have the ability, for the last 3 years, to train clients in my home gym as well.  I also work closely with a medical doctor in my area (Dr. Spencer Rozin) as his health and wellness coach.  He sends his patients to me for fitness evaluations and wellness workups.  I enjoy that very much.

I received 2 group fitness certifications, in group cycling and Trekking (same idea as spinning, but done on treadmills).  I enjoyed doing that very much, but had to stop when I went to work for myself and did not have access to a gym environment anymore.

I also hold a certification as a Health Coach through ACE, and was trained as a wellness coach through Wellcoaches, Inc., in 2010.  With this background, I am qualified to work closely with clients on a variety of needs including weight loss, stress reduction, nutritional advice, and increasing exercise adherence.

Personally, I have a lot of fun ultra running (just completed my first 100 mile race) and am also a marathoner, ironman athlete, and adventure racer.  I love to play hard and to practice what I preach to my clients! 

I love what I do and would never choose to do anything else.  Fitness, wellness, and eating healthy are my passions and I feel very grateful to be part of a profession that allows me to share these passiions with others and hopefully inspire many people along the way!

Other accomplishments include being named one of Atlanta's Top Trainers by "Dr. Fitness and the Fat Guy" in 2006; I have also written several health columns for the John's Creek Herald and the Lawrenceville Patch, both local papers and online news.