I'm Cynthia Vespia, a fantasy author and fitness writer with a passion to inspire fellow creatives to stay active. As a writer I know first-hand that sitting all day for work is a silent killer. Active Quill was created because I saw a need in the industry that I wanted to address by showing busy creative professionals how to feel amazing through small, daily habits.

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The name 'Active Quill' came from one of my very first tattoos of quill and scroll that reads Audentes Fortuna Juvat or 'Fortune Favours the Brave' in Latin. To me, the quill encompasses many different styles of creative work. Whether it's writers, designers, painters, or other sedentary jobs there are a few things I've noticed that are commonplace:

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• Breakfast is sacrificed for the sake of time. 

• Lunch is often eaten quickly at the desk while still performing tasks.

• Breakrooms are rife with bagels, donuts, pizza, and birthday cake.

• We sit too long staring at the computer screens without taking breaks.

• The workday takes over leaving little time for exercise or family time.

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​All these things can lead to neck and back pain, repetitive stress injuries, muscle atrophy, weight gain, stress, anxiety and more. But with small, daily habits they can all be turned around.

 

My 12 years as a competitive athlete and certified personal trainer have allowed me to learn from industry leaders. This gives me a unique set of skills to provide guidance through videos, articles, courses, interviews, and activity plans.

 

By combining my love of writing and wellness it is my goal to educate and motivate you to become the healthiest, most creatively productive version of yourself.

 

Because feeling your best fuels creativity!

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