You know Super Trainer Elise Joan from 3 Week Yoga Retreat, Barre Blend, FIRE AND FLOW with Jericho McMatthews, and now her power yoga + primal movement masterpiece BODi LAVA.<\/p>\n
Get to know Elise \u2014 her idea of a perfect meal, what motivates her to work out, her greatest achievement, and more!<\/p>\n
1. Three words I would use to describe myself:\u00a0<\/strong>Visionary. Intuitive. Effervescent.<\/p>\n 2. My astrological sign:\u00a0<\/strong>I\u2019m a full-blown SCORPIO and I LOVE it!! Passionate, powerful, fiery, intuitive, and loyal!<\/p>\n 3. Music that always puts me in a good mood: <\/strong>I not-so-secretly LOVE \u201990s and 2000s hip-hop! It always makes me smile. And classic \u201980s and \u201990s music. I also love listening to classical music while I work, and anything from the\u00a0Rat Pack era when I cook. I think different kinds of music make me feel happy in\u00a0different ways.<\/p>\n 4. One thing I\u2019m really good at: <\/strong>Maintaining a positive outlook on life. Oh, and baking!<\/p>\n 5. One thing I\u2019m really bad at: <\/strong>Driving.<\/p>\n 6. My favorite food: <\/strong>I have so many favorites! But I LOVE anything chocolate. And salt and vinegar potato chips!<\/p>\n 7. What motivates me when I\u2019m not in the mood to work out or eat healthy:<\/strong> I\u2019m\u00a0mostly motivated by a desire to FEEL good. If I\u2019m not working out and nourishing my\u00a0body well, I tend to get brain fog, fatigue, and anxiety.<\/p>\n So, my greatest motivation is to\u00a0feel my best and function at my highest potential so I can create and be present for all\u00a0the people I love.<\/p>\n 8. How my fitness journey has evolved:\u00a0<\/strong>I\u2019ve become more confident in who I am, and in my abilities.\u00a0I no longer try to be everything to everyone.<\/p>\n Now more than ever, I trust that by creating innovative, intelligent, cutting-edge programming that both pushes us to optimize our capabilities AND supports our body, people will find me.<\/p>\n I trust that people want to explore different modalities of \u201cfusion\u201d fitness like mine; movement that leaves them feeling empowered with full-body work that also improves mobility, functionality, mental acuity, and mindset.<\/p>\n 9. Why I\u2019m so excited about BODi LAVA:<\/strong><\/p>\n It\u2019s the perfect workout. We have an agility day, endurance day, HIIT training, and metabolic burn \u2014 all within 20 minutes where you don\u2019t stop moving.<\/p>\n So it\u2019s a hybrid fusion workout: power yoga with a mix of primal flow. But this program is unlike anything else that\u2019s out there.<\/p>\n In a weightlifting program, I want progressive overload; I add a heavier number to my weight.<\/p>\n In this program, I have to go deeper, I have to stay longer, I have to find that place that is the mental threshold of a champion where you cannot give up when it\u2019s game time. You have to actually work harder and dig deeper in those moments.<\/p>\n And I would say that this is a program for the brave. It\u2019s an intermediate program \u2014 I ask people to come out of their comfort zone every second of BODi LAVA.<\/p>\n But I do want to encourage beginners to try it. If you want to make progress, if you want to make a change, you have to be willing to come out of your comfort zone.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n 10. My favorite recent memory:\u00a0<\/strong>Walking out onto the Super Workout stage at Summit 2022 for my FLOW segment and seeing nearly 10,000 people transition from loud cheers and high energy to absolute silence while taking two deep breaths together.<\/p>\n It was so powerful!!! It reminded us all (myself included) of the value of stillness and silence.<\/p>\n 11. What motivates me to keep going when things get tough:\u00a0<\/strong>Gratitude.\u00a0I remember how fortunate I am to have people I love; to have a healthy body and mind, and the ability to earn my living doing what I love.<\/p>\n I remember that most growth begins as a challenge, and that often the perceived obstacle is actually an opportunity to explore another direction.<\/p>\n I remember how good it feels to invest in myself, and I remind myself that I am the creator of my experience, by CHOOSING what I focus on.\u00a0When times get tough, I put my energy into what I am capable of changing, and practice letting go of what is out of my control.<\/p>\n 12. The people who have made the biggest impact on my life:\u00a0<\/strong>All my ongoing education teachers, and my amazing husband Nolan, who reminds me to enjoy life between accomplishments.<\/p>\n Plus the amazing humans in our BODi community who have the courage to step out of their comfort zone and take on my uniquely challenging programs have also had a big impact.<\/p>\n The feedback they give me on the importance of the mindset and personal development that grounds all my workouts makes me realize that speaking my truth, sharing my struggles, leaning into my empathy, and showing up authentically, are actually my superpowers.<\/p>\n The people who press \u201cPlay\u201d on my physically and emotionally empowering programs are absolute warrior Jedis. I look up to them in every way.<\/p>\n They are moms and entrepreneurs. They are men who value mobility. They are cancer survivors and elite athletes.<\/p>\n They are authors of their own stories and humans who want to feel their best. They are women empowering women.<\/p>\n They know the value of holistic health, and I learn from THEM how to be strong and resilient.<\/p>\n 13. If I had a theme song, it would be: \u201c<\/strong>I LIVED\u201d by One Republic.<\/p>\n 14. The qualities I most admire in someone: <\/strong>Kindness, a solid work ethic,\u00a0generosity of spirit, accountability, integrity, and a killer sense of humor.<\/p>\n 15. I have two rescue pups:\u00a0<\/strong>Larkin is 7 and a terrier mix we rescued as a puppy.\u00a0\u00a0He\u2019s intuitive, loving, calm, quiet, and definitely an old soul. He loves to chase squirrels and snuggle while watching sports with the family.<\/p>\n Boomer is a 1-year-old husky-mix puppy who is very willful and energetic and can\u2019t be trusted when out of sight! He\u2019s loud and talks all the time, and he loves aggressive belly rubs.\u00a0His favorite pastimes are tug-of-war, eating all the food, and long walks on the beach.<\/p>\n If you ask my husband Nolan, Larkin takes after him, and Boomer takes after me!<\/p>\n 16. Qualities that have gotten me to where I am today:<\/strong> Optimism, authenticity, empathy, and resilience.<\/p>\n 17. The best advice I\u2019ve ever gotten: \u201c<\/strong>Trust yourself, and your path \u2026 and find joy in the journey as it all unfolds.\u201d \u2014my Dad<\/p>\n 18. The best advice I could give someone: <\/strong>Stay focused on being the best version of\u00a0YOU you can be\u2026. And then show up intentionally and powerfully each day in the\u00a0direction of your goals, and surrender what is out of your control.<\/p>\n 19. My idea of a perfect day: <\/strong>Waking up early and enjoying my hot coffee and morning gratitude meditation, followed by a workout.<\/p>\n From there, I\u2019m pretty easy \u2014 maybe a\u00a0beachside brunch with my friends and then an afternoon adventure with my husband\u00a0and pups!<\/p>\n It would DEFINITELY include an afternoon nap, FaceTime with my nieces and nephews, and then maybe a romantic dinner with Nolan, followed by a movie night at home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" You know Super Trainer Elise Joan from 3 Week Yoga Retreat, Barre Blend, FIRE AND FLOW with Jericho McMatthews, and now her power yoga + primal movement masterpiece BODi LAVA. Get to know Elise \u2014 her idea of a perfect meal, what motivates her to work out, her greatest achievement, and more! 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