December 1, 2006

Lisa Druxman - Creator of Stroller Strides - Show #67

Lisa Druxman, M.A., the creator of Stroller Strides (www.strollerstrides.com) has been in the fitness industry since 1990.

Lisa Druxman received her Master’s degree at San Diego State University in Psychology with an emphasis in Exercise Adherence and Weight Control.

While there, she worked with their weight control clinic and has since published and certified as an educator in this field. She created a weight management program called L.E.A.N. (Learn Eating Awareness and Nutrition) which has been offered at exclusive health clubs such as The Sporting Club at Aventine in La Jolla.

She has worked as a group exercise instructor, personal trainer and club manager at some of the country’s finest health clubs. She has lectured and taught at renowned spas such as The Golden Door and Rancho La Puerta. But it wasn’t until she became a mom herself that she realized the need for specialty "mom" fitness. As soon as Lisa’s son was born, she got outside with her stroller. Not having the time to get back to the gym, she created a series of exercises to get her back in shape. Before you knew it, a new workout was born! Now, moms all over the country are getting a chance to Stroller Stride!

Lisa answered the following questions:

When did you start Stroller Strides?

How did you come up with the idea?

Tell me about the program. What do the classes consist of?

How did your background in fitness help you develop the program?

Did your original plans anticipate being a national franchise?

Why should someone consider buying a Stroller Strides franchise?

Do you have to be a mom to own the franchise or teach the classes?

Where do the classes take place?

Can this work at a health club?

Do you offer anything besides Stroller Strides classes? What’s next for your company?

Why do you think this program has been such a big success?