TraciKristin as she is known throughout social media circles, is a certified fitness trainer and creator of variety of innovative exercise techniques. Traci’s goal is to guide us to finding passion within ourselves through creating the body that God has imagined for us. She is a motivating, phenomenal force in women’s health and fitness. Traci proves that once we are aligned with our Creator, great things are sure to come.
FWM: Traci, thank you for taking time out of your schedule to conduct this interview with me. Please introduce yourself to our readers.
TH: Hello! My name is Traci Henderson & I’m a Certified Personal Trainer from Memphis, TN, now residing in Princeton, NJ. I started my fitness career in 2014 after developing a love for working out & trying new styles of exercise.
FWM: What led you to the fitness lifestyle?
TH: Girl. The summer of 2010. I was living life—eating out for breakfast, lunch, and dinner…before I knew it I had gained 20 lbs.! Not only could I no longer fit into my clothes, but I also noticed that I was short of breath & simple tasks made me tired. I knew it was time for a change.
FWM: Your motto, “What is Passion without Purpose?” resonates with me. Please expound on this.
TH: I’m happy to hear that. God put us here for a reason. He designed us all uniquely with our own special gifts that should be used to glorify him and his kingdom. If we hoard these gifts & only use them for personal gain or pleasure, them what good are we to anybody? I believe that our passion (spiritual gifts) should be coupled with a desire to create change in the world.
FWM: What keeps you motivated?
TH: Knowing that other women are looking to me for encouragement. Ironically enough, during those times when I’m in need of encouragement I’ll receive a DM or be tagged in a story where a young lady shares how my content has benefited her.
FWM: Do you feel that being fit is empowering?
TH: Absolutely! Beyond aesthetics (which is just the icing on the cake, IMO) it feels SO GOOD to challenge the limits of my body & accomplishing feats that were previously impossible.
FWM: What keeps you motivated?
TH: Knowing that other women are looking to me for encouragement. Ironically enough, during those times when I’m in need of encouragement I’ll receive a DM or be tagged in a story where a young lady shares how my content has benefited her.
FWM: Do you feel that being fit is empowering?
TH: Absolutely! Beyond aesthetics (which is just the icing on the cake, IMO) it feels SO GOOD to challenge the limits of my body & accomplishing feats that were previously impossible.
FWM: What is the best way for women to track their fitness progress?
TH: It depends on whether the goal is aesthetic or performance based. For those who have aesthetic “body goals” I recommend taking monthly progress pictures. For those who have a performance goal (improve strength, balance, or flexibility), I recommend doing monthly evaluations. A month is generally a large enough time window to witness improvement.
FWM: When we plateau in our fitness goals, how do we take it to the next level?
TH: Change up your diet & exercise program. Don’t be afraid to try new things, whether it be food or style of exercise, but avoid fad diets.
FWM: What’s next for Traci Henderson?
TH: I just started a YouTube channel! I plan to continue to give workout ideas & exercise tips, BUT in addition I’m showing you ladies how to prepare healthy meals.
FWM: How can our readers connect with you outside of this interview?
TH: Check me out @tracikristin on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, & Twitter. I can also be reached at contact@tracikristin.com.
Photos courtesy of Jay Marable of @jaymarablephotography and @phlportraitjunkie.
