Ep. 34: Holly Perkins Preaches Strength Training for Women and Blood Type Diets

A childhood love of fitness led Holly to Penn State University where she received a B.S. degree in Exercise Physiology and Nutrition. Her love of big city culture led her to New York where she started her career as a personal trainer. 20 years later, a love for helping people turned into a deep passion, and Holly lives, breathes and thrives on health and fitness to this day. Holly’s resume is impressive. She is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, women’s strength expert, and speaker. She is the author of Lift to Get Lean, and contributing writer for numerous magazines including Women’s Health, Prevention, SELF, Shape and Fitness. As a personal trainer, she has worked with the world’s most famous names, including a presidential candidate. She is skilled on camera and can be seen in numerous exercise videos, educational videos, and has appeared on HSN, E! Entertainment, and Extra. Holly sits on the Westin Wellbeing Council with Arianna Huffington, Andy Puddicombe and Ashley Koff. In 2015 Holly launched her Women’s Strength Nation movement in partnership with Westin Hotels and Resorts. The topics covered in this episode include: - Holly's beef with the "Pretty Woman" - Why strength training is so important for women - How Holly uses blood type diets for herself and her clients - And much more! Please be sure to follow Holly on Instagram @HollyPerkins and check out her website: https://hollyperkins.com