"Twenty years of sweat, smiles and shimmys! Sharing my love of movement in class is truly the best part of each and every day. This is my WHY- my IT Factor- in fitness and in life."

- Johanna W.

"In this world, we are not perfect. We can only do our best."
- Emmanuel OY

"I love a healthy lifestyle and I LOVE to workout!

My goal is to inspire others to feel the same way.

From the beginning level to the experienced level, we are all in this journey together, and everyone should feel accomplished."

- Heather O., 45

Read how many fitness classes Heather teaches a week!

"I did an online fundraiser because I wanted to walk 100 miles to raise money for the environment and to show people how easy it is to walk to school, work, stores or anywhere else in a radius less than a few miles."

- Keegan K., 11

Read more about Keegan's walk and support his mission to raise money for the environment.

"Walking in the Komen Race for the Cure, I feel like part of a community of survivors, fighters, and supporters with me." 

"My mom had breast cancer, so that gave me added incentive to participate and then circumstances got even more relevant."

- Mary M.
Click here to read more of Mary's story of survivourship and physical activity.

"I climb mountains because I believe it helps others to climb their own mountains, whatever they may be."

- TA L. 
via Canadian Living

“Some women in Africa have to take 80,000 steps every day to fetch water, so I wanted to go the same distance.” 

- Quinn, 11
via Chimp's story, 11-Year Old with Cerebral Palsy Walks 80,000 Steps for Clean Water

“When I was growing up as a kid, I never had opportunities to be around celebrities…with my career playing with the Harlem Globetrotters. I am able to give back all across the country. I truly love it. Whenever you can take a kid and put a smile on their face and allow them to enjoy what they are doing out there. It is very important.”

“My sons get a chance to spend good quality time…we are traveling the world, they are getting to see things, instead of just sitting at home…giving my kids the opportunity to meet different cultures around the world.”

- Elbert "Tree" Gordon

“I choose to move with My Sisters’ Place to raise awareness surrounding domestic violence. Team MSP allows me to combine my love of fitness with my love of advocacy. It has given me the opportunity to share My Sisters’ Place with groups and individuals I may not have had the opportunity to reach otherwise.” 

- Sarah H.
Miss Empire Star 2014