Graduation is tonight! The teachers have to actually wear graduation gowns, which I think is very official. I didn’t attend my master’s graduation ceremony since I took all my classes at satellite campuses, so I am pretty pumped to wear a hood for the very first time....
10 Minute Body Buster
Happy Wednesday! Is anyone else completely turned around after having Monday off? I actually showed up to a meeting today that is actually scheduled for tomorrow. Oops. I have a quick workout to share with you all today. With things being a bit hectic as the school...
7 Reasons the Back to Basics Burn is Just What You Need To Reach Your Fitness Goals
When people learn that I am a personal trainer, they tend to talk about their fitness goals and why they are struggling to reach them. Apart from keeping their sweet/junk food eating in check, there are seven things that I hear over and over again. These seven things...
10 Things to Expect on Race Day for First Time Racers
I love race day. Whether I am running, or not, there is an atmosphere of inspiration, accomplishment, and excitement that accompanies race day that I just cannot get enough of. Maybe that is why I have run so many races in my life. That and the challenge of crossing...
Basic Card Workout
Yesterday, it was snowing and gross outside (yes, snow in May), and I just didn’t have it in me to head down to the gym. I wanted to workout after filming videos for the Spring Burn; I was just not motivated to leave the house to do it. Enter the Basic Card Workout. I...
Arm Burner 1,000 Workout
For whatever reason, I've been crushing on 1,000 workouts. I just love how they leave room to fit in all sorts of exercises that work all parts of the body and that you can do them in any order and denomination that you want. This means they keep things interesting....
Powerhouse Leg Workout
With the weather finally being consistently nice, the gym has been packed with people trying to get summer body ready. (Check out the Spring Burn if you're one of those people!) There is one guy in particular at my apartment complex's gym who chews gum extremely...
Spring Burn Training Program
With the weather getting nicer, and many of us suffering from cabin fever, it's time to get out and move! Introducing the Spring Burn! (Sign ups for this Burn are now closed.) This workout plan is 6 weeks of full body conditioning to help you reach your fitness...
Spring Fling 1,000 Workout
It's only Monday, but so far, spring break rocks! After spending about two hours of my morning at the happiest place on earth, the DMV, I came home and did a few house chores mixed in with a Sex and the City marathon that was happening on TV. This video is what kept...
Poor Filming Skills
The track kids did so well on Wednesday! Compared to their performances from Saturday, I am really proud of them. They knew how a meet worked, were one of the most well-behaved teams there, and a few of them scored first and second in their heats! Proud mama bear all...
20-Minute Boredom Fighter Workout
As soon as track practice was over today I zipped home to change and ran to a park 5 minutes from my apartment for a 20 minute bodyweight workout. With all the running training I've been doing in preparation for the marathon in May, my strength and weight workouts...
Obsession Confession #3
This has been a crazy busy week and I have to say I am so looking forward to the weekend, as I'm sure most of you are as well. With track season now in full swing, I haven't been home before 6 any night this week. Since I'm used to being home around 4, I am really...