Julie Wilkes

Julie has a Master of Arts degree in Exercise Physiology from The Ohio State University and has taught group fitness for over 14 years.  Julie started her own fitness company in 2005 and currently promotes her own core-based video, ‘Core Results’ She has toured the country teaching Core Results, Kickboxing, Aqua Aerobics, Senior Fitness, Junior Fitness, metabolism & exercise, and anaerobic training and development, amongst others. She has spoken at a variety of national and local health conferences and workshops including: the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Speaking of Women's Health, the Body Your Body Expo (Get Up And Go Tour), Life Time Fitness, and the Ohio State University. She currently develops Wellness programs for an international business consulting company, presents fitness techniques at national fitness conferences, is a Master Instructor at Life Time Fitness and is a National Presenter for Rob Glick and Kimberly Spreen's newly developed 5 Star program.  Julie recently shot a series of videos for ‘Make It Fit’, an on-line fitness club focused on encouraging individuals stay fit when traveling or can’t get to a gym.  Julie also works for several physicians to help their patient's lose weight safely.

Julie’s passion for fitness stems from her own life story, in which she overcame a terminal heart condition through adopting health and fitness practices in her own life.  She feels her second chance at life was a gift and hopes to share that gift with others.  She encourages individuals to use health and fitness as a way to overcome almost any obstacle and feels it is a privilege to inspire and motivate others to be their best