In this episode, Susie interviews the first US personal trainer, boxing coach and roller derby skater Cristi Johnson. Cristi lives and works in Alpena, Michigan, and is the first fitness trainer to be certified by Pretty Deadly to teach self defense in the US. This episode talks about: <ul><li>Cristi's history with fitness as @untraditionalathlete</li><li>How Cristi found roller derby</li><li>How roller derby changed Cristi's views on fitness</li><li>Cristi's path to becoming a personal trainer</li><li>How finding fitness that is enjoyable and a safe space for women lets us forget about gender for a little while</li><li>What motivated Cristi to get certified to teach self defense</li><li>Simliarities and differences between self defense and roller derby</li></ul> Follow Cristi on Instagram at @untraditionathleteCheck out her studio at skellafit.comAnd find her on Facebook at SkellaFitNation <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

S7 Episode 105: M for Master

A podcast about realistic self defense for women. Hosted by Pretty Deadly founder Susie Kahlich and women from around the world, we're addressing common misconceptions about self defense, why we think self defense should be part of self care, and sharing tips, tricks and stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.