Burpees, a Love Story

Love 'em or hate 'em they are a full body workout that delivers. Explosive.  Cardiovascular.  A builder of strength.  Burpees deliver it all in one fluid movement. Here are the three things I love about them.  They can be modified many different ways so that one can reap the benefits at their own fitness level. …

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#realfitspo

Have you set a fitness or health goal and reached it?  Mastered a move, skill, or conquered a fitness fear?  Run a marathon, run farther than a marathon or farther than you thought you ever could?  If so, I'm looking for YOU! Or rather, WE'RE looking for you! Fitness inspiration or #fitspo is a social …

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IDEA World Convention Wrap Up

In late June I attended the IDEA World Convention in San Diego.  Thousands of club and studio owners, group instructors, personal trainers, health coaches, wellness coaches, yoga and pilates and barre instructors descended on San Diego for this enormous event. The convention was overwhelming to this first-timer.  There were classes, workshops, lectures and Q&A sessions …

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Shift Happens

Small shifts, in attitude, opinion, perspective, and/or actions can have a huge positive impact. Experts in the self-help biz call this "re-framing".  In the olden days, our parents would call it "making lemonade out out lemons". Shifting, re-framing, turning a negative into a positive, positive self-talk; whatever you call it, here's a few ways you …

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Hello from San Diego

Hello!  I'm writing today from the IDEA World Conference in San Diego. Yesterday I arrived at the convention center at 7:00am and left at 5:00pm.   I took some fitness classes,  sat in on a really informative seminar, explored the EXPO and was inspired at the opening ceremonies.  I also chatted with other attendees (many …

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Scimper Scamper to Kinder Products

Kinder, cruelty-free beauty products.  I'm all for them.  My thinking is, if you can replace just a few things in your makeup bag with ones that are better for our furry and fluffy friends, why not?  Every little bit helps. The Leaping Bunny (http://www.leapingbunny.org/about/us) A comprehensive website and shopping app where you can find cruelty-free …

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Where the Magic Happens

I'm still kind of surprised that I  signed up for the IDEA World Convention in San Diego next week.  And even more surprised that I haven't talked myself out of going.  Because, this is a really really big event and I'm feeling a little nervous. Will I be able to do the classes I signed …

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Do These 3 Things On Your Next Run

I notice people running.  Sometimes I stare.  Many runners have good form and others not so much.  And since it's kind of weird to pull over when I'm driving and offer unsolicited advice, I'm tackling it here. Try these things on your next run. Engage Your Core Tighten your core and you will keep your …

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