Debra Mazda

My blogs

Gender	Female
Industry	Consulting
Occupation	Fitness/personal trainer
Location	South Philadelphia, PA, United States
Introduction	At the age of 21, locked into an abusive relationship and struggling with chronic depression and high blood pressure, I took one simple, but daring, step that changed my life. I walked in the door of my neighborhood gym. My first workout exhausted me so completely that two bodybuilders had to carry me off the gym floor. But a call from the gym manager encouraged me to come back the next day, and a habit was born. A habit that is at the heart of my primary message to other ShapelyGirls, to “get moving.” In the late 80’s, I captured the attention of celebrity fitness guru Richard Simmons, one of the only fitness advocates who has shared my “move first, diet second” approach to helping others gain control of their bodies. I quickly became a leader in Simmons’ organization, working with him at his Anatomy Asylum health clubs. When Simmons moved his entire operation to the West Coast, I opened my own health club in my native South Philadelphia. Seeing the impact my program made on the lives of my clients inspired me to branch out and deliver my positive message to women worldwide.
Interests	Health, Fitness, healthy lifestyle, weight training