Alison Marie, PhD, is a world class personal trainer, weight loss specialist and founder of the Living Room Workout Club. We had the pleasure of interviewing her and getting the inside scoop. Is exercise really that important when there's so much other sh*t to get done? The biggest mistakes to avoid when deciding to start an exercise routine (or amp up your current one) and the VERY FIRST thing you have to do to set yourself up for more energy, greater mental clarity, and radical success.