We live in a world of instants. Instant communication, instant coffee, instant results. In fact, much of the fitness industry is built on “instants”. Lose 10 pounds in 2 days, 24-hour detox, 6-pack in 6 minutes a day. All these thing promise quick results with little...
How To Get The Most Out Of Your Pedometer Without Being Stuck To An App
Pedometers like Vivo, Fitbit, and Garmin have gotten pretty high tech in the last year. From tracking sleep to linking to your phone, these little devices are not for the technology unsavvy. Unless of course you are technology unsavvy and are starting to feel left...
“I Wish I Had Your Willpower and Self-Control”
Many of my clients claim one of the reasons they are where they are fitness-wise (a few pounds overweight, lacking muscle, “slow” in their times) is because they don’t have enough willpower or self-control to resist certain things (sweets, sleeping in). In fact, I...
Benefits of Hill Training and TWO Hill Workouts
While I regularly tout the benefits of interval running, there are some serious benefits to hill running as well. For instance, it helps, Increase stride turnover. Basically, the faster you can get your legs to move, the quicker you get up that hill. This translates...
How To Decide If Using A Scale Is Right For You
*This post may be triggering for those struggling with eating disorders. If you feel that may be you, please skip it and peruse the Eating Recovery Center website for more information and help. Truth: I have not voluntarily weighed myself (doctor visits excluded) in...
8 Reasons Why You Need to Give ClassPass a Try
*I received a free month of ClassPass in exchange for this review. All opinions are my own. For the past few weeks, I have been testing out ClassPass, a unique program where for $99 a month you get to attend unlimited classes at specific fitness studios. ClassPass...
Burpee Sandwich Workout
Well if I thought last week was hectic, this week is shaping up to give last week a serious run for its money. It's a good thing I prefer being busy and have my mother-in-law's delicious Southwest Chicken Soup recipe already made for quick, healthy heat ups. With...
9 Reasons Why You Should Run a Virtual Race
Hello! I hope your Monday is finding you warm after this weekend's frigid weather and snow. We got up into the 40's today and it felt like a heatwave! With the Resolution Run Virtual 5k coming up on January 1st, and the Holiday Burn starting December 1st to help you...
Plank Tastic AMRAP Workout
Hello, hello! It was a rather chilly morning around here as I drove to work. At least it was up from the -13 when I woke up! I was hoping to take a picture right at zero so I could quote a Ron White joke, but no luck. (Major points if you know what joke I'm talking...
Arm Blaster Workout
I have to tell you, being on Fall Break has been exactly what I needed. With the past eight weeks being insanely busy, it has been so nice to just be on my own schedule. It's hard to believe that it's already Wednesday, but time just seems to fly no matter what. My...
Becoming a Women’s Fitness Specialist
For the past few months I have neglected to share some exciting news with all of you. In June, I become a National Academy of Sports Medicine Women's Fitness Specialist! As a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, I have to keep up continuing education credits and...
11 Ways to Prevent and Cope with Shin Splints
With the cross country season in full swing (we just had our first meet last week!), the athletes have put in their fair amount of miles after a period of doing nothing much over the summer. As a result of the new demands on their bodies, and lower legs in particular,...