February is American Heart Month! Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. The good news? It is also one of the most preventable. Here are a few ways you can be heart-smart. Adopt Healthy Habits Eat a healthy diet (lots of fresh veggies, fruits, …
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Get Fit and Get Social
When it comes to maintaining a healthy routine, it's not always easy to stay motivated. That's why many people have found that sharing their health and fitness journeys on social media can be a game-changer. Whether you're posting about the meals you're eating, the workouts you're doing, or the progress you're making, it's a great …
Trainer Tips – New Year Edition
Happy 2024, my friends! Today, I wanted to take a minute to share 3 strategies to help you navigate the first few days or weeks of the new year. Photo by Jill Wellington on Pexels.com Tip #1 - It's OK to Delay (But use this time to prepare) If you have a resolution or goals for …
Slay the Holidays with a Solid Plan
It's already the first week of November. I know, right?! That means the holidays are right around the corner, and it might leave you a bit overwhelmed with the tsunami of what's ahead. There are so many events, parties, and obligations starting to fill the calendar and that means added stressors and responsibilities that can …
The December Run Streak – Night Running
After injuring my lower back by deadlifting a large box of decorations (tip - bend your knees), I began my running streak aiming to run 1 mile daily from December 3-31. As I've learned from previous December streaks, I don't always have time during my regular workouts to get that mile in, so I will …
The November Challenge: Movement
Yesterday we completed the Nutrition Challenge (and we'll unpack that challenge later this week), but today we kick off our November Challenge, where we'll tackle movement. It's the simplest of all challenges; your goal is to do some intentional movement/activity for 30 minutes daily. Take a 30- minute strength class, walk, do three 10-minute walks, …
LIVE Workouts on Zoom!
In March 2020, like most fitness professionals, I moved my in-person boot-camp classes online and taught via Zoom. There was a *steep* learning curve to be sure; lighting, camera angles, and formatting a class that can be done in a space the size of a yoga mat and of course figuring out the sound. Oh …
Be ‘Heart Smart’
February is American Heart Month! Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. The good news? It is also one of the most preventable. Here are a few ways you can be heart smart. Adopt Healthy Habits Eating a healthy diet (lots of fresh veggies, fruits, …
My 30-Day Running Streak
I'm 10 days into a 30-day running challenge. The purpose was to jump-start me back into my running after being sick for almost 6 weeks. Now let's be *very* clear. My "bar" on this is not very high. The rule of my challenge is to run at least 1 mile every day, no matter what. …
The December Challenge is Here!
I recognize that December is a big month for many of us. Lots of to-do's, lots of places to go, people to see and I think it's the PERFECT time to do something that supports your wellness. Because listen, we're heading into a season that creates tension, stress, and expectations that are sky high and …
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