PLUS MODEL MAGAZINE January 2015 Issue | Page 81

Anowa Adjah Thinking about working out Q&A (Full Figured Fitness Phenomenon) President of Powerhouse What if I’m not particularly active? I Physiques, LLC Anowa Adjah has created haven’t worked out in years. Is it okay a program focused on personal training, to start now? workout consultations and a healthy diet. If you haven’t been active for an extended She has utilized her experience working as period of time, it’s okay. What’s important is a former trainer of athletes and individuals that you are starting now. My best advice is with orthopedic issues to improve her clients’ to begin at a lower level and work your way up mind and body. Through her DVD series “Full gradually. Slow and steady doesn’t just win the Body Curve Down & Plyometric Pump” (which race but it will help you to become more fit and features modifications for all levels), women safe without injuring your body. Founder and are able to work out, keep their curves and get healthier in the privacy of their own home. Full How much physical activity do I need? Body Curve Down is a unique sculpting/toning The NIH recommends exercising three days system created to shape a healthy hourglass per week and incorporating the four types of figure while Plyometric Pump incorporates exercise (balance, endurance, flexibility, and resistance training with plyometric activity to strength). burn twice as many calories in less time by combining weight training, cardio and intense It’s hard to be active. What can I do? exercise. How can I find the time? At Pow