Huffington Magazine Issue 20 | Page 68

HUFFINGTON 10.28.12 COURTESY OF TUTTI BAMBINI THE HELP but these are busy people and they don’t have time to get things handled.” For Julia Dalton-Brush, 33, of Manhattan, practical spending means putting money towards personalized fitness. She recently started paying $150 a month for a fitness concierge and says that the service is worth it by ensuring that she actually works out. As a former college athlete, Dalton-Brush used to exercise on a regular basis. But since becoming a mother and a business owner, she’s gained 70 pounds, PHOTO OR ILLUSTRATION CREDIT TK which is why she hired Vanessa Martin, the fitness concierge behind SIN Workouts. “It’s a luxury service, there’s no doubt about that,” says DaltonBrush. Contrary to what one might expect, a fitness concierge is different from a personal trainer. They function not as coaches so much as secretaries, scheduling clients’ fitness routines, and occasionally coming along for the ride. Martin, 27, launched her business in August after recognizing the need for her expertise An elegant baby shower set up by Tutti Bambini.