Anne Marie Peterson is a very busy person. Besides being a Studio Novo Coach, Anne Marie is a Tennessee Titans Cheerleader & Captain, a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor, Barry’s Bootcamp Nashville Instructor, and a key leader at Lululemon Athletica.
Also, Anne Marie has a Business degree from Belmont University specializing in Entertainment Business. In 2013, she was named one of Nashville’s Top Personal Trainers by the Nashville Scene.
Anne Marie discovered Studio Novo and the Lagree Fitness™ Method while training for auditions for her fourth year as a Tennessee Titans Cheerleader. Immediately hooked, Anne Marie has adapted this method as a regular part of her own fitness regimen, and absolutely loves teaching at Studio Novo.
WS: What was it about the Lagree Fitness™ Method at Studio Novo that kept you coming back and going on to becoming certified in the Lagree Fitness™ Method?
Anne Marie: “The Lagree Fitness™ method was unlike anything I had tried before. I was intrigued by the concept – Traditional gym exercises being performed on a Megaformer™ increased the intensity and effectiveness of the exercises, all while having a very low impact on my joints. Being an athlete my whole life, I have suffered some injuries and had never been able to develop full leg strength back to the pressure traditional weight lifting puts on my body. With the Lagree Fitness™ method at Studio Novo, the pain wasn’t there and I was able to build back a good majority of my leg strength in a short amount of time.
As I discovered how “game changer” this method was for my body, I wanted to become certified and help others find their true strength no matter age or past injuries.”
WS: What is your favorite thing about Studio Novo and the studio novo community?
Anne Marie: “The Studio Novo Community consists of all different types of people. There’s not just one certain age, body type, past workout history that makes up our community. The Lagree Fitness™ method can be done by anyone!”
WS: What can a client expect in one of your classes?
Anne Marie: “I will motivate you and inspire you to push yourself beyond old barriers. Fitness is all about the evolution your body goes through, and I like to help my clients break down old stereotypes about their strength and develop new positive feelings about how strong they really are.”
WS: What is your favorite healthy, post-novo snack?
Anne Marie: “Max Muscle Triple Whey Protein Shake & Banana”
WS: What kind of results have you seen since being introduced to the Lagree Fitness™ Method at Studio Novo?
Anne Marie: “I used to workout everyday for 1-2 hours. With the Lagree Fitness™ Method at Studio Novo, I can get even better results without having to do 2 hour long workouts everyday. My core & leg strength are the strongest they’ve been in my entire life. My chronic knee pain has gone to a minimal level, and my legs are getting stronger and incredibly leaner.”
WS: I know you also are a coach at Barry’s Bootcamp, so tell us a little bit about the differences in the two methods. Do they complement each other?
Anne Marie: “Barry’s Bootcamp is interval training combining cardio on a treadmill with floor work involving weights/medicine balls/weighted bars/plyometrics. Barry’s Bootcamp and Studio Novo area ideal compliments to each other. The leg work at Studio Novo has made me a faster runner, with minimal knee pain. My muscles are leaner than ever because the strength work I do at Barry’s for my fast-twitch muscles is complimented by Novo’s method of reaching the slow twitch muscle fibers to develop lean muscles. This helps create a balanced body which is an ideal setting when trying to reach ultimate physical fitness.”
WS: Is there anything else about Studio Novo that you think everyone should know?
Anne Marie: “Fitness is my world and passion. After working in the television industry in NYC & LA for almost a decade, I decided to pursue a career to help others change their lives after I went through a weight loss of 40 pounds. I’m the captain of the Tennessee Titans Cheerleaders, and on the leadership team at lululemon athletica hill center. I want to inspire everyone to go after any dreams they may have in life! ?
You can catch one of Anne Marie’s classes at Studio Novo Cool Springs on Saturday mornings at 8am and 9am or at the Nashville location on Wednesday afternoons at 4:15 and 5:30 pm. First Class is FREE! You can view the schedule and sign up online at https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/home?studioid=39572
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