About Me
Your Certified Instructor at AR Holistic Health & Fitness
The Beginning of a Transformative Journey
Hi! I'm Annetta Reid
Welcome to AR Holistic Health & Fitness, where transformation isn’t just about physical change—it’s about embracing a complete lifestyle revolution. I’m Annetta Reid, and my story begins like many of yours might: with a wake-up call that changed everything.
Personal Evolution: From Challenge to Triumph
In 2008, I took my first tentative steps into fitness, but it wasn’t until 2019 that my true journey began. Facing a type 2 diabetes diagnosis, I stood at a crossroads.
The conventional path of medication stretched before me, but something inside urged me to seek a different route. This wasn’t just about managing symptoms—it was about transforming my entire approach to health and wellness.
The Holistic Breakthrough
Through dedicated research and personal experimentation, I developed a comprehensive strategy that would change my life:
- Targeted Nutrition: Understanding that food is medicine
- Strategic Exercise: Moving with purpose and intention
- Mindset Transformation: Rewiring thought patterns for success
- Magnetic Therapy: Exploring alternative healing methods
- Community Support: Harnessing the power of collective motivation
The results spoke volumes: 3 stone lighter, 3 dress sizes smaller, and completely balanced blood work. But the most significant transformation wasn’t visible on the outside—it was the profound understanding that true wellness demands a holistic approach.
Birth of a Vision
When COVID-19 swept across the globe in 2020, disrupting our normal routines, I saw an opportunity rather than an obstacle. The pandemic highlighted a crucial need: women, especially those over 40, needed support, guidance, and community more than ever. I began offering free online fitness challenges, creating a virtual space where women could connect, move, and grow together.
The AR Holistic Health & Fitness Revolution
In 2022, these virtual gatherings evolved into something bigger—AR Holistic Health & Fitness was born as a Community Interest Company. Our mission became clear: to empower women over 40 to break through their perceived limitations and embrace vibrant health.
Why Women Over 40?
The focus on women over 40 isn’t arbitrary. This demographic faces unique challenges:
- Hormonal changes affecting metabolism and energy levels
- Increased risk of health conditions like diabetes and heart disease
- Shifting body composition and muscle mass
- Evolving nutritional needs
- Balance between career, family, and self-care
- Mental and emotional transitions
Our Comprehensive Approach
At AR Holistic Health & Fitness, we address these challenges through:
Nutrition Education
Understanding metabolic changes
Hormone-balancing food choices
Anti-inflammatory eating patterns
Blood sugar management strategies
Practical meal planning
Mindset Transformation
Breaking limiting beliefs
Building sustainable habits
Developing emotional resilience
Practicing self-compassion
Creating lasting motivation
Physical Training
Age-appropriate strength training
Flexibility and mobility work
Joint-friendly cardio options
Balance and coordination exercises
Progressive skill development
Alternative Therapies
Magnetic therapy applications
Stress reduction techniques
Sleep optimization strategies
Energy management practices
Holistic healing approaches
What to Expect
We do things differently here at AR Holistic Health & Fitness. We believe in making exercise fun, helping you get stronger without getting bulky, teaching you about healthy eating, making you feel good about yourself, and creating a friendly community where everyone supports each other.
In our fun exercise classes, we offer dance workouts like Zumba, strength training that’s not scary, stretching to make you flexible, and exercises you can do at home. For healthy eating help, we teach about good foods, provide simple meal ideas, give tips to stop sugar cravings, and offer ways to feel more energetic. Our mind and body programs focus on learning to think positively, dealing with stress, getting better sleep, and feeling more confident.
Seeing people feel better and stronger is amazing! Here are some cool things that happen when people join us: they have more energy, can keep up with their kids or grandkids, feel more confident, make new friends, and learn to love exercise.
Start your journey to vibrant health with AR Holistic Health & Fitness. Together, we'll create lasting change and embrace vitality through holistic wellness.
Feel Stronger & Healthier!
One of the things I’m most proud of is learning to do the splits! Yes, really! This shows that you can do amazing things at any age if you work at it. I also love showing people that lifting weights doesn’t make you look bulky—it makes you strong and confident!
If you want to feel stronger and healthier, make new friends, learn fun ways to exercise, understand how to eat better, and feel awesome about yourself, then you’ll fit right in with us!
When you join our classes or programs, you’ll get a passionate instructor who really cares.
Everyone's Welcome
We offer beginner-friendly classes that are perfect if you’re just starting, allowing you to learn at your own pace with no pressure or judgment. Our online workouts let you exercise from home, join live classes on your computer, and get support through WhatsApp. We also have special health programs where you can learn about healthy eating, set achievable goals, and track your progress.
People who join us say they feel stronger, have more energy, sleep better, make new friends, and feel happier and more confident.
Starting something new can feel scary, but don’t worry! We make sure everyone feels welcome and comfortable. You don’t need to be super fit or know everything about exercise—that’s what we’re here to teach you.
Our Comprehensive Approach
Did you know that exercise can actually be really fun? In our classes, we dance, laugh, and sometimes even play games while getting fit. It’s not about being perfect—it’s about trying your best and having a good time!
Whether you want to get stronger, feel more energetic, learn about healthy eating, make new friends, or just try something new, we’re here to help you every step of the way!
Remember, everyone starts somewhere, and it’s never too early (or too late) to start taking care of yourself. At AR Holistic Health & Fitness, you’ll find a friendly place where you can learn, grow, and become the healthiest version of yourself!
Come join us—we can’t wait to meet you! 😊 Together, we can make getting healthy fun and exciting!