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Aida Johnson-Rapp is an industry veteran and has held senior-level positions at leading organizations including Chicago’s East Bank Club, Equinox, WTS International and Wellbridge (formerly CSI). She has been a professional dancer, soldier, cheerleader for the Chicago Bulls, Director of Student Recreation at Cal State University Northridge, adjunct faculty for Columbia College Chicago, and Event Committee Chair for the Mayor’s Fitness Council in Chicago. She holds multiple certifications and continues to teach mind/body and group fitness classes. In the community, she is a volunteer Ambassador for Bunker Labs, an organization dedicated to supporting military veteran entrepreneurs and serves on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee for the International Live Events Association (ILEA). In addition, she has contributed to Pilates Style, Club Solutions, Yoga Chicago, and Manduka’s Blog. Aida’s newest venture, Aspire to Harmony, focuses on creating rituals for cycle-of-life celebrations, weddings, well-being, and workshops to support mindful solutions for living your best life.

Black History Month: Focus on Black Fitness Professionals

February 08, 2022 | by Aida Johnson-Rapp in Pro Advice

Black History Month is a great time to explore the vast landscape of fitness and the diversity that exists within the industry. There are people of color and Black fitness professionals in every community, city, town, online and beyond.

How to Move Beyond Coping: Tools for Self-care and Improved Emotional Well-being

February 03, 2022 | by Aida Johnson-Rapp in Lifestyle Medicine

If you’re feeling as though you’re just “getting by” these days, you might want to follow the example of those who live in the so-called blue zones and follow a lifestyle that leads to both greater longevity and overall health and well-being.

Mindfulness and Peak Performance

August 24, 2021 | by Aida Johnson-Rapp in Lifestyle Medicine

Whether your client is a professional, elite or amateur athlete, or simply a weekend warrior, learn why improved mental focus can be the difference between success and failure.

Thaddeus Young on Mindfulness and Peak Performance

August 13, 2021 | by Aida Johnson-Rapp in Lifestyle Medicine

ACE Expert Aida Johnson-Rapp spoke with NBA Veteran and Chicago Bull Thaddeus Young on how he uses mindfulness practices on and off the court.

Linking Physical Activity, Therapies and Mindfulness for Healing

August 10, 2021 | by Aida Johnson-Rapp in Lifestyle Medicine

Learning how to utilize mindfulness practices and being open to the benefits of a wide range of modalities and incorporating them into one’s lifestyle may offer significant benefits for everyone.

Stress Awareness Month: Stress Reduction Tips for Clients

April 01, 2021 | by Aida Johnson-Rapp in Disease Considerations

As a health and exercise professional, it is essential that you have a comprehensive knowledge of the tools available to help yourself, your clients and your participants recognize negative stressors and their impact on health, and how to use these tools to produce positive behavior change.