You want to move freely and painlessly throughout all your decades. And as delightful as all doctors are, you’d rather spend as little time around them as possible. More precisely, you want to become a “super-ager.”
Lonna Mosow will help. Upon meeting her at her Center for Mind Body Fitness – or during her first visit to your home – you will know Lonna practices what she preaches. After speaking with her, you will realize you have met not an expert, but a master, whose lifelong career in fitness instruction has honed rare skill, warmth, and insight.
As Seen on TV
“My background is in classical ballet,” said Lonna. “I studied it for many years, with the intention of becoming a performer. And then, little by little, practicality set in, so I decided to pursue an education in health, wellness and fitness.
“I went on to create the training program for one of the Twin Cities’ largest health clubs, and traveled across the country to serve its facilities. If you watched Channel 11 during the ‘70s and ‘80s, then you might remember my exercise show. It was a fairly novel concept for its time, which regularly welcomed guests to speak about nutrition, chiropractic, and other health and wellness topics. It was then the Minneapolis Star Tribune dubbed me ‘The Mother of Twin Cities Fitness.’
“Becoming something of a household name certainly helped my career as a personal trainer. I began doing so many house calls that it only made sense to open a studio. I cut the ribbon on the Twin Cities’ first workout studio in Edina in 1976, and soon after opened up two additional studios in Minneapolis and Minnetonka. I relocated to Eden Prairie during the late ‘80s. I find it to be an ideal location to serve the southwest Metro communities.
The Guardian of Pilates
“What is the Pilates Method? A discipline primarily done on special equipment that simultaneously stretches and strengthens the body to bring it into perfect balance, front to back and right to left. Joseph Pilates, a German circus acrobat and wrestler, began developing his method to help rehabilitate injured soldiers during his time at the internment camp on the Isle of Man. His work embodies the purest spirit of personal training, and set the foundation for everything we do at the Center for Mind Body Fitness.
“I strive to be a guardian of the Pilates Method. Its integrity and authenticity are deserving of preservation, because it is so much more than some trendy exercise. With modifications tailored to their needs, we can help most anyone bring their body into a better place through the method.
The Forefront of Fitness
“Although Pilates is a complete system, I have adopted other disciplines over the years, including the GYROTONIC® method in 1998. It is performed on specialized equipment, and emphasizes multidimensional movements over traditional linear exercise. GYROTONIC® allows the body to move beyond its typical range of motion, and engages muscles in ways traditional exercise doesn’t – both reasons why it’s popular among elite athletes and the aging population.
“I didn’t become one of America’s earliest proponents of Pilates and GYROTONIC® for novelty’s sake. I have always looked ahead to the forefront of fitness, and embraced a variety of techniques that are applicable to everybody and every body. This offers me the opportunity to serve a diverse range of clientele such as professional athletes, baby boomers, men and women, beginners, and dedicated workout zealots. This also includes those with medical issues, such as arthritis, joint replacements, back issues, and the challenges of an aging body.
“When I meet with a new client, it’s important that I learn about their level of activity and medical history. The more I know about them, the better I can serve them. An even bigger question to ask is why they’ve come to see me and what they would like to achieve. My job is to know how to get them there. Once I’ve gained that understanding, we’re ready to begin a lifelong journey toward a healthier mind, body and spirit.”
Age Strong
As her Center for Mind Body Fitness enters its 35th year, Lonna will expand her focus to include customized fitness programs. These are ideal for people who are traveling, living with physical limitations, or prefer to exercise at home or at the office.
“The older you get, the more important movement becomes,” said Lonna. “You may not want to do ballet, but I’m sure you would like to be able to get up off the floor. Your goal might not be to finish a marathon, but you might like to take a long walk or climb stairs. I’m here to give people the strength, balance and confidence they need to take control of their lives!”
Lonna Mosow's Center for Mind Body Fitness is located at 6409 City W Parkway in Eden Prairie. Call (952) 941-9448 to book your initial consultation with Lonna, or visit lonnamosow.com to learn more.
Trust Lonna to Improve Your
- Balance
- Grip Strength
- Bone Strength
- Foot & Ankle Function
- Neck Range of Motion
- Memory
- And More!