Some conversations feel like sitting on a sunny porch with a wise friend who has lived a thousand lives in one lifetime. This interview with Mindy Mylrea is exactly that.
From teaching disco classes at 17 to building global fitness programs, living in a fruit-and-veggie wrapped RV, and now hosting retreats in Costa Rica, Mindy’s journey reads like an adventure novel written in sweat, sunshine, and bold ideas.
In this episode, she shares stories, philosophy, and practical wisdom that every fitness professional and wellness enthusiast needs to hear. Below are three powerful takeaways she shared in her own words.
Tip #1: Stop chasing trends. Start solving problems.
The fitness industry moves fast. Trends explode, sparkle, and vanish like fireworks over the ocean. Mindy built a decades-long career by doing the opposite.
She explains the philosophy that guided every program she created:
“I don’t follow trends. I actually look for what is needed.”
This single sentence quietly flips the script.
Instead of asking, What’s popular?
Ask, What’s missing?
This mindset led to aerobics classes before aerobics was mainstream, gliding discs before sliding workouts were everywhere, and programming that continues to evolve decades later.
If you work in fitness, this is your invitation to become a detective instead of a follower.
Tip #2: Build a morning routine that sets your brain and body up to win.
When Mindy shared her daily routine, it felt like peeking into the backstage ritual of someone who has mastered longevity in both career and life.
Her advice begins with one simple non-negotiable:
“When you wake up in the morning, you have to have a big glass of water with lemon.”
But she doesn’t stop there. Her routine includes sunlight exposure, breath work, and gentle movement before coffee ever enters the scene. It is a sequence designed to wake up your nervous system before the world wakes up your inbox.
The message underneath the routine is bigger than the routine itself. How you start the day quietly shapes everything that follows.
Tip #3: Get outside. Your brain is literally waiting for it.
One of the most memorable moments in the interview is her passionate insistence on stepping outdoors first thing in the morning.
She says:
“You have to get outside because your retina needs sunlight.”
This is the kind of advice that feels both ancient and scientific at the same time. A reminder that the human body still runs on sunlight, movement, and rhythm, even in a world powered by screens and schedules.
It is simple. It is free. It is wildly underused.
Why you should listen to the full interview
These three quotes are just the appetizer. The full conversation dives into:
The origin story of Mindy’s fitness career and industry impact
The evolution of Boot Camp into MyFit and Move Mentors
Blue Zones, plant-forward nutrition, and lifestyle longevity
Costa Rica retreats and creating connection through wellness
The heart behind her newest program for active aging
Listening feels like a blend of history lesson, masterclass, and life design workshop.
If you love the fitness industry, believe in lifelong learning, or simply want a dose of inspiration from someone who has truly walked the walk, this episode is waiting for you.
Press play and enjoy the conversation. 🌴
