"I just want to drink coffee, get sponsored by Nike, get paid to workout and eat peanut butter." If you're not familiar with this social media meme, now you are. The first time I read it, a feeling of gratitude passed through me as I realized "yes, that's me!" And while I'm not exactly sponsored by Nike, as a certified trainer...
Most of us go to the gym, take a fitness class, or head outdoors for a run with a specific goal in mind. We want to increase our strength, decrease body fat and improve our well being without spending our lives at the gym and our nights preparing meals for hours on end. Over time, we learn that various formats...
If you're like a lot of gym enthusiasts, you may have a love/hate relationship with the treadmill that turns to hate after ten minutes. And the long, slow upward climb on the stepmill feels like a trek to reach the top of Mount Everest. As a result, I created this core-inspired cardio cable workout. It's a great way to get...
5:30am. You glance away from the clock and stare toward the window. The sun is beginning to come up. You had put your phone down an hour ago, but the restlessness in your body (and mind) are as strong as the coffee you contemplate making. Hours before, as you were brushing your teeth and going through your nightly rituals, you noticed...
Sweat drenched and exhausted, you wipe your brow and head toward the shower. Leaving your worries behind by the weights and your stress alongside the treadmill, the clarity you feel provides a sense of accomplishment. Almost as though you're on top of the world. Nothing can get you down. Your energy levels are up, along with your confidence. Most of...
Years ago, during a New Year's Eve trip to Canada, I shared a hotel room with four other girls (craziness, I know). I recall one particular night when I was the last one to get in the shower, and I was the first one ready to go. While I'm still not sure if this is something I should be proud...
The word "cheat" has become a buzz word in the fitness industry. It defines the way we view a particular meal, snack or food item. When you think of a cheat food, what comes to mind? Ice cream? Pizza? Chocolate? Anything with a barcode? If you can relate to any of these, or if your cheat meal consists of a bottle...
If you're reading this, chances are you experience aches and pains. There's nothing more nagging than a throbbing knee that keeps you from logging your miles on the treadmill. Or tightness in your shoulder that nixes the possibility of doing any pushups or shoulder presses. On the other hand, if you're lucky enough not to experience muscle aches, bone and joint...
The very first time I began working out, I was in the living room of my mom's house. I was in junior high. There were no weights, resistance bands or jump ropes. I was not familiar with heart rate monitors and tracking devices were unheard of. My home workout was fueled by a drive for success and commitment to my...
I'm not a fan of the term "diet." The word is typically associated with various trends that flood the weight loss industry. However, when you are eating right and working out but your weight hasn't budged (or maybe your weight loss has plateaued), it is important to consider the importance and impact of sleep. If you fall asleep within 20 minutes of going to...
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