In Conversation with Elise Joan: Redefining Strength, Style & Longevity

Some people move through life, and some move with life. Elise Joan is undoubtedly the latter. A celebrity wellness expert and Beachbody Super Trainer, Elise has redefined what it means to age powerfully, move intentionally, and embody confidence in every step—on and off the mat. At 49, with a biological age of 29, she’s proof that longevity isn’t about simply living longer—it’s about living better.

Elise’s signature mind-body workouts integrate functional strength, breathwork, and fluid movement to create powerful bodies without heavy weights or high-impact training. Her philosophy isn’t about burning out—it’s about lighting up. And when it comes to what she wears, the same principles apply. MICHI is her armor, her canvas, and her ally—designed to move with her, reflect her power, and amplify her presence.

We sat down with Elise to talk about style, strength, and shifting our mindset toward self-celebration.

How does the way you dress for a workout impact your energy, mindset, and performance?

What I wear is part of how I embody the energy I want to bring to my movement. When I step into a MICHI set, I immediately feel elevated—strong, feminine, and powerful. My performance always follows my mindset, and when I dress in something that makes me feel confident, supported, and bold, I show up at a higher frequency. MICHI isn’t just activewear—it’s energy wear. It is a visual representation of my inner confidence and physical strength while allowing me to share my personal style and freedom of movement.

How does your personal style reflect your fitness philosophy and your identity as a strong, empowered woman?

My style, like my philosophy, is rooted in strength with femininity, discipline with flow. I gravitate toward pieces that are bold and refined, pieces that allow me to move with both grace and power—because that’s how I live and teach. MICHI mirrors my belief that we don’t have to sacrifice elegance for performance or sensuality for strength. A strong woman leads with both her body and her soul—and her wardrobe can reflect that integration.

How has your fitness journey evolved over the years, and what have been the most transformative moments?

My journey began with movement as a tool for emotional healing more than 30 years ago, but it has evolved into something even more sacred: movement as a portal for vitality, longevity, and self-expression. The most transformative moment was the creation of LAVA—my method that fuses breath, flow, epic strength training, and functional fitness into a ritual of renewal. It’s not about burning out—it’s about lighting up. Now, I move to ignite my energy, not deplete it. And every time I show up in something that makes me feel unstoppable, like MICHI, I’m reminded that how we move is how we live.

What are some practical ways women can shift their mindset from self-criticism to self-celebration?

First, awareness: notice the voice with which you speak to yourself. Then, intention: choose to speak to yourself like someone you deeply love. And finally, embodiment: take daily action that honors your worth. That can look like dressing in clothes that make you feel incredible, choosing workouts that celebrate your body instead of punishing it, or affirming yourself every morning with truth. Self-celebration is a practice. It’s in the way you move, the way you speak, and most of all, the way you choose YOURSELF—again and again.