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Launched March 19, 2026
In honor of Elaine LaLanne’s 100th birthday
HER Legacy honors the life and influence of Elaine LaLanne through her own reflections and the stories of fourteen women influenced by her example. Together, they share how her values continue to live on through their lives and work.
About the Book
HER Legacy honors the life and influence of Elaine LaLanne as she approaches her 100th birthday. The book brings together her own story and the voices of women shaped by her example.
Elaine opens the book with reflections on her life, including her partnership with Jack LaLanne, her work as a speaker and businesswoman, and the values that guided her through decades of change. She shares how movement, discipline, humor, and daily choices shaped the life she continues to live.
Chapters from contributing authors follow, offering personal stories that show how Elaine’s message continues through real lives and work.
HER Legacy is a book meant to shared, offering an invitation to reflect on the legacy shaped through everyday actions.
About the Author
Elaine LaLanne has spent her life sharing a simple belief. When you care for your body, stay curious, and keep moving forward, life stays full.
She first appeared on television in 1948 and soon became a familiar presence to audiences across the country. Working alongside her husband, Jack LaLanne, Elaine supported television programs, public appearances, and speaking engagements while also developing her own work as a speaker and author. Together, they shared a message rooted in movement, discipline, and personal responsibility.
As a solo speaker, Elaine partnered with Post Cereal to promote her book and exercise program, Dynastride, and traveled widely to share her approach to healthy living. She has appeared on many television programs and continues to be invited to speak because of her practical and encouraging outlook on aging.
At 100, Elaine remains active and her message continues to invite people to live fully and pass that spirit on.
Meet the Fourteen Women who Carry HER Legacy
Keli Roberts
Janelle Trujillo
Dolly Stokes
Stephanie Muir
Carrie Armacost
Cherry Tapley
Deirdre Barnes
Lisa Berman
Vicki Cable
Julie Boden Schmidt
Tracy Markley
Janet McLoughlin
Mary Elizabeth Sadd
Sarah Sneider
“Success starts with You.” – Elaine LaLanne
About Keli Roberts
Keli Roberts has been recognized for many prestigious awards in the fitness industry. In 2003, she was named the IDEA International Fitness Instructor of the Year. In 2011, Keli was awarded Best Female Presenter for Empower! Conventions, and in 2022 she received the Equinox Group Fitness Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2007, she was inducted into the National Fitness Hall of Fame. Keli is an American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Physiologist and holds certifications through the American Council on Exercise as a Group Fitness Instructor, Health Coach, Certified Personal Trainer, and Senior Exercise Specialist. Additionally, she is a certified Personal Trainer through the Functional Aging Institute, a National Academy of Sports Medicine Corrective Exercise Specialist, and an International Sports Sciences Association Brain Trainer and Exercise Recovery Specialist.
About Janelle Trujillo
As a young adult, the scales of this world, success, appearance, and approval, measured Janelle’s worth. Desperate for validation, she spiraled into dangerous cycles of striving for perfection. An honor student, she chased the world’s acceptance, believing a size 0 and less than 100 pounds would finally make her enough. Even at her thinnest, shame consumed her. Weight fluctuations triggered self-hatred, and she felt she would never be enough. The darkness led to depression’s lowest point, a suicide attempt that, by the grace of God, she survived.
That turning point became her calling. Janelle vowed to help others discover what she learned the hard way. True health and happiness is not your jeans size or a competition trophy. It is the daily habits that heal the mind, strengthen the body, restore the spirit, and quiet the inner critic for good.
From turning five failing personal training departments into profitable operations to building Janelle4Health into a six-figure online coaching system, Janelle has coached hundreds through lasting transformation. Today, she works exclusively with CEOs and executives, delivering signature nine-month programs that integrate sleep mastery, strategic nutrition, movement that restores rather than punishes, and mindset rituals rooted in faith and gratitude.
Her message is simple and powerful. Stop chasing perfection. Start building habits that allow you to thrive at work, at home, and in the quiet moments when only you and God know the victory. It is never too late to rewrite your story and live strong, healthy, and free, not just for a season, but for a lifetime.
Connect with Janelle:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Janelle4health
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JanelleTrujillo
About Dolly Stokes
A powerhouse of information and enthusiasm, Dolly Stokes is a leader in fitness education. Drawing on her more than 35 years of experience as a fitness professional, Dolly has researched and authored many of FiTOUR’s top-selling education courses, including Myofascial Release, Boot Camp, and Active Aging.
She has been a certified group fitness instructor since 1989 and a certified personal trainer since 1992. She is a certified massage therapist and holds over 30 fitness specialty certifications, including ACSM Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer, NASM Senior Fitness Specialist, Balanced Body Reformer Specialist, and FAI Functional Aging Specialist and Stroke Recovery Specialist. She presented her signature H.E.A.T. (High Energy Aquatics Training) aqua bootcamp at the 2010 IDEA World and was a plenary speaker at PCORI 2019 in Washington, DC.
She has traveled throughout the United States and internationally, training hundreds of fitness professionals. From 2015 to 2020, Dolly served on a research team through the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Lakeshore Rehabilitation Collaborative to assist in designing an exercise intervention for people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Her expertise in yoga and Pilates helped develop a program for four different functional levels of MS, along with two additional levels for individuals with MS who also had osteoporosis.
Dolly and her husband, Jeff, own StokesMethod Studio in Fairhope, Alabama. Their training programs focus on Pilates reformer, myofascial release, corrective exercise, and functional training. When not training, Dolly and Jeff enjoy spending time on the water and at the beach with their family and four grandchildren.
Website: https://www.stokesmethod.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stokesmethod
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stokesmethod
About Stephanie Muir
Stephanie Filicsky Muir is the author of the Amazon bestseller, Hollows of the Oak: The Key, which also won the Scriptor Publishing Group Pen to Prose Award for fiction. She loves to travel, collecting stamps in her passport, and is always up for an outdoor adventure. She lives on five acres in a rural town in Indiana with her husband, two children, and a dog. She is currently working on her second book and dreaming of adding more animals to the chaos.
Hollows of the Oak: The Key is available on Amazon
You can find Stephanie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muir_moments
About Carrie Armacost
Carrie Armacost is a certified trainer through ACE, a Todd Durkin Impact Life Coach, mindset coach, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and author who pairs nearly 20 years of professional coaching experience with a powerful personal story of resilience, making her message both credible and relatable. She is the founder of CareFit Personal Training Studio and Barriers into Bridges Coaching, where she empowers high-achieving adults to discover fulfillment physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Inspiring high performers to rebuild, rise, and thrive.
To connect with Carrie:
Website: https://www.carefitstudio.fitness
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CarrieArmacost
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carrie.armacost
About Cherry Tapley
Cherry Tapley is the founder and Executive Director of Nalani Horse Rescue in Virginia. A lifelong horse lover, she discovered her true calling later in life, rescuing and restoring horses who had been forgotten or cast aside. Through their healing, she found her own, a journey she shares in her memoir The Crushing Season. It is a story of faith, heartbreak, and redemption that reveals how even in our most broken seasons, purpose can be born. Today, Cherry also leads Nalani Encounters, helping people find peace and growth through the wisdom of horses.
To connect with Cherry:
Website: https://www.nalanihr.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cherry.Tapley
About Deirdre Barnes
Deirdre Barnes is the founder of Atypical Business LLC and a Virtual Assistant coach. For over twenty years, she has worked as a VA with clients around the world while also raising her family and proving that a business from home can be both sustainable and rewarding.
As other women noticed her success, they began asking how they could do the same thing. Deirdre started mentoring these women through one-on-one conversations, sharing what she had learned and encouraging them. Over time, she saw the same questions asked again and again. That led her to create the Virtual Assistant Mastery course.
Deirdre’s teaching reflects her belief that success is not built only on software and services, but also on courage and self-love. She guides women to see the skills and strengths they already have and to take steps toward the life they want. Her greatest honor is watching her students build businesses that change their lives and the lives of their families.
As she marks her twentieth year in business in 2026, Deirdre continues to serve clients and mentor women. She believes every woman deserves the chance to create a legacy that lasts. If something in her story has stirred a spark in you, she invites you to explore her Virtual Assistant Mastery course and see if it might be the right path for you, or perhaps for someone you love who is looking for a new direction.
Today, Deirdre and her daughter Jessica Rowan, who also runs a successful VA business, share a home in Kentucky on a hobby farm with their pets.
You can connect with her and schedule a call at:
https://www.OnlineCareerMastery.com
Follow her online:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atypicalbusinessllc
About Lisa Berman
Lisa Berman is a globally recognized Mind, Body, and Life Coach, speaker, writer, and thought leader with decades of experience in fitness, wellness, and personal development. She has conducted tens of thousands of private coaching and bodywork sessions, guiding individuals, especially women, toward sustainable health, confidence, and empowered living.
As the founder of Personal Best Living, Lisa works with mission-driven women, leaders, and entrepreneurs to cultivate strength, clarity, and balance across all areas of life. Known for her warm authenticity and holistic approach, she integrates movement, mindset, and meaningful action to help clients find their voice and live with purpose.
Lisa can be found at:
https://www.PersonalBestLiving.com
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/lisa.berman
About Vicki Cable
Vicki is a former high school Mathematics teacher and administrator and is now located in Lawrence, Kansas. She is the owner and lead coach of Hopeful Horizons Cancer Coaching, which provides coaching to those in or out of treatment, as well as family members and caregivers, as they find their way back to a life of purpose and passion. As a two-time cancer survivor, she understands the challenges of that journey.
Vicki received her professional life coaching training through Todd Durkin Enterprises and The Cancer Journey Institute. She incorporates science-backed behavioral and fitness strategies in a supportive and inclusive environment to help those facing hardships maintain a sense of purpose and motivation.
Follow Vicki:
Website: https://www.hhcancercoaching.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VickiCable
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Vic_Cable
About Julie Boden Schmidt
Julie Boden Schmidt spent much of her career in healthcare but always dreamed about writing. A great mystery fan, she assumed that if she ever pursued that dream, it would be a mystery. Then, one day while working in remote Montana, she saw three photographs of wood ducklings preparing to leave the nest by jumping. Her curiosity was sparked, and her imagination came alive as she wondered what it would feel like to take that leap. That moment became the inspiration for her first published children’s book, Woody’s Big Leap.
Julie currently resides in Kansas and continues to use her imagination to inspire those around her, both in her writing and in everyday life.
You can find Julie at:
https://www.juliebodenschmidt.com
About Tracy L. Markley
Tracy L. Markley is an award-winning personal trainer, educator, and author whose work has become a trusted resource for stroke survivors, families, caregivers, and health professionals worldwide. She is the author of fifteen books, including The Stroke of an Artist: The Journey of a Fitness Trainer and a Stroke Survivor, first published in 2017. Drawing from both professional expertise and lived experience, Tracy bridges the gap between rehabilitation, fitness, and real-life recovery.
With more than 25 years in the fitness and health industry, Tracy is recognized for her leadership in stroke recovery, balance training, functional movement, and fall prevention. Her approach extends beyond exercises, focusing on restoring confidence, independence, and dignity after life-altering medical events. As of December 2025, her books have earned 37 awards, reflecting the depth, credibility, and global reach of her work.
Tracy has been named one of America’s Top Fitness Educators by the National Fitness Hall of Fame (2024) and is the recipient of the IDEA World Personal Trainer of the Year Award (2021). Her methods are trusted by fitness professionals and sought out by families searching for safe, effective, and compassionate recovery pathways.
She is the owner of Tracy Markley’s Fitness and the creator of the Advanced Education Stroke Recovery Training Course and Functional Anatomy 101 & Beyond, continuing education programs designed to raise standards in rehabilitation-informed fitness.
When stroke changes a life, Tracy L. Markley’s work reminds families that recovery is possible and that they are not alone.
Connect with Tracy L. Markley:
Website and Education Programs: https://www.tracymarkley.com
Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/tracymarkley
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motivate_healthyfit/
Podcast: The Health and Fitness Show Podcast
About Janet McLoughlin
Janet is a seasoned personal trainer and coach with over 30 years of experience helping individuals put the pound cake down and achieve lasting results in and out of the weight room. She works with individuals of all ages and abilities and believes in coaching the whole person, inside and out.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology with a minor in rowing from Boston University and is an NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer and Impact Certified Mindset and Life Coach. Over the years, Janet has accumulated what she jokingly refers to as “about 850,000 fitness certifications,” ranging from CrossFit to TRX, partly because they were required, but mostly because she enjoys learning and bringing new tools to her clients.
The greatest joy in Janet’s life is being Ryan’s mom. Raising a son with autism has shaped both who she is and how she coaches, inspiring her to create a parent support group and classes designed specifically for individuals with special needs.
To learn more about Janet’s work or join her parent support community:
https://www.coachjanetmcl.com
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/coachjanetmcl
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/coachjanetmcl
Parent Support Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ItTakesaVillageParentSupportHub
About Mary Elizabeth Sadd
With over 30 years in executive search, Mary Elizabeth Sadd has placed more than 1,000 candidates in their career homes, creating ripples of impact that extend far beyond the workplace. She believes that every placement is more than a job change. It is a catalyst for transformation in careers, families, and communities.
Mary Elizabeth’s passion for people is deeply rooted in her family legacy. Inspired by her great-great-grandfather’s philosophy of teaching over preaching, she has dedicated her life to the principle of learning, earning, and returning. This philosophy defines both her personal and professional journey. She does more than help people find jobs. She helps them discover opportunities that expand their potential and purpose.
A sought-after speaker, Mary Elizabeth brings authenticity, insight, and a passion for service to every stage she steps onto. Whether reflecting on her grandfather’s lasting legacy at the University of Georgia or sharing her own journey of impact, she encourages audiences to think beyond success and focus on significance.
Mary Elizabeth Sadd is more than an author and talent connector. She is a legacy builder, a leadership advocate, and a champion of meaningful work.
About Sarah Sneider
Sarah Sneider, a great-grandmother, is the wife of Harry Sneider, Ph.D., a world-renowned authority in fitness education, Olympic coaching, and a world powerlifting champion. She is co-author of their best-selling book, Harry and Sarah Sneider’s Olympic Trainer, 40th Anniversary edition published in 2021. In 1981, they founded Sneiders Family Fitness, Inc.
Sarah and Harry developed a simple system involving a mini-trampoline and a set of graduated hand-held soft weights called “The Perfect Workout.” They demonstrated in their own fitness center, with world-famous athletes, business professionals, homemakers, children, retirees, and individuals with disabilities, that the system works. They created Sneiders Perfect Rebounding Workout DVD and, with their son Rob, Sneiders Resistance Rebounding DVD.
The Sneiders have hosted California and Pasadena Senior Games Powerlifting for over 30 years. Starting at age 50, Sarah has also competed in Masters Track and Field and the Huntsman World Senior Games, earning over 150 medals.
Along with her son Rob, Sarah continues to train athletes, couples, and anyone who wants to get in the best shape of their life. She credits exercise for helping her through the unexpected loss of her husband, her best friend, soulmate, motivator, and encourager, Harry. They were married for over 45 years and have three children, four grandchildren, and a great-granddaughter.
The Sneiders are featured in the film Impossible Dreamers by three-time Emmy winner Eric Goldfarb. Harry’s interviews are also included in the documentaries Bobby Fischer Against the World and Bobby Fischer: Anything to Win.
Photo, hair, and makeup by granddaughter Madison Frausto.
Website:
https://www.drfit.net
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/sarah.sneider.9