Reiko Ito, age 46, is one of the 75 certified AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America) instructors in Japan, a teacher to other trainers and one of the few qualified to lead SAQ (Speed, Agility, Quickness) classes here. She wants to empower everyone and she knows just how.

A woman's place is on the bench press. Of course, a man's is too, as we are equal after all.

Physical health is in the mind. A healthy body is not necessarily one without challenges or problems but one that is able to do most things one wants to do, hopefully without pain and while having fun.