From an Interview with Gloria
A perfect balance. This just about sums up the philosophy behind More Than Fitness, and its owner, Gloria Ponziano. A perfect balance of minds, bodies, and spirits. This is what it is all about, and this is why More Than Fitness has changed the lives of so many people. Gloria Ponziano has not just created a business, a logo, or a quick fix fad. Rather, she’s created a lifestyle. And Gloria practices in her own life what she preaches to her clients on a daily basis. When asked what she feels the components of optimal health are, Gloria’s face lights up. “I love this question,” she laughs, and continues, “I love this question because I see optimal 
health as much more than getting your best body through fitness. I truly believe a healthy mind, spirit, and positive attitude are equally important to having optimal health.” One can only wonder what could be better than a beautiful, buff, healthy body. But Gloria tends to disagree. “All things seen are temporary and subject to change.” “Do you get where I am going with this?” she asks. Gloria has the floor.
She commands with her enthusiasm and I let her loose. “It’s all about being able to look in the mirror and love the person looking back at you. Many people can have great bodies and dislike who they are. Likewise, a person may love who they are, but be dissatisfied with their physical bodies.” O.K., so it’s that easy. Just change the negative, right? “No,” says Gloria. “Being healthy and fit has a price, but I have a sign in my gym which reads, ‘If you want something you’ve never had, you must be willing to do something you’ve never done.’” Wow. This statement has punch. I have to stop a second in order to contemplate its effect on myself. I am not a client of Gloria’s, just a person writing about her, a person who is supposed to remain objective, impersonal, but she’s somehow got me going. I feel empowered, strangely motivated. I guess that is why people flock to her like “Parrot Heads” flocking to a Jimmy Buffet concert. She’s appealing, strong-willed, and she speaks only that which she believes. Even more impressive is the fact that she loves what she does. “There is no greater reward than to help a person achieve a healthy, fit body, as well as a healthy spirit and mind. As their bodies become fit, so do their self-esteem and self-image. Their confidence level rises to new heights and they blossom into amazing individuals,” says Gloria. She finishes, “To me, this is what training and teaching are all about!” And I can only presume, after this brief conversation with Gloria Ponziano, that this is what More Than Fitness is all about.
From Sharyn
I am honored to say that very few people know her as I do, so it is with great privilege and tribute that I take this rare opportunity to give her audience a more intimate glimpse of the beautiful heart and soul that I have come to know so well.
She has been my dear friend and spiritual soul-sister for many years.
I have seen her survive the deepest valleys and surmount the highest obstacles time after time to arrive once again safely on the mountaintop with one clear goal in mind… to use her life experiences to help others in any way possible to achieve their highest aspirations, fulfill their most cherished dreams, and be all they were meant to be in body, mind and spirit.
This is truly her greatest vision in life…to encourage, uplift, and motivate everyone she can possibly reach.
She is like a candle burning softly, and lovingly handing off her flame to all the other candles out there that just need a little spark to help them shine their own light brightly.
Her devotion to her vision knows no bounds, and her commitment to inspire, teach, and encourage all those in her path is the reason she rises every morning dedicated to shine her light and make a positive difference in the world each and every day.
She is a lighthouse of hope to weary travelers along life’s path with her spiritual compass in hand that always points true north and offers compassionate and loving course corrections to all those who have lost their way.
I invite all of you who find your way here to tune in regularly and tap into the infinite flow of positive, miraculous, and life-changing energy that surrounds her …..it’s contagious! It’s empowering! It will enhance and change your life for the better!
Come often….come and get your glow!