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Apr 15, 2019

Work Out, Feel Good

I write about this and other ways to combat stress, depression and burnout in my book, Thrive Through Self Care. Working out is one of my...

Jan 21, 2019

8 Years in the Making

8 years ago last week, I started working out regularly and tracking food with MyFitnessPal. I even got an anniversary email from MFP!...

Jul 13, 2016

Boot-Y Camp

Class 1 of Boot-Y Camp took place this week and I am pumped! I've got a bunch of participants registered for all 6 classes and many...

May 13, 2016

Client/Trainer relationship

As a personal trainer my job isn't to "torture" you. It is to provide you with guidance and knowledge to enable you to be active and in...

Apr 18, 2016

Shape that behind!

Real conversation that took place yesterday (Sunday April 17): Me: I'd like to try this on Victoria's Secret saleslady: Oh that underwear...

Aug 17, 2015

Squats - what and why?

What is a squat? Why should you do squats? What is a squat? Squats are a complex exercise – meaning they hit every muscle group. They...

Aug 12, 2015

Pull ups - What and why?

What is a pull up? Why should you do a pull up? What is a pull up? A pull up is an exercise that targets the upper body in particular but...

Feb 15, 2015

Weekend Workout

Feel like getting in some exercise before the weekend comes to a close? Don’t feel like leaving your house? No problem! Complete the...

Mar 2, 2014

Winter Laziness

Well.. It's cold. I think we can all agree! Upon realizing that I just DID. NOT. WANT. TO. go out outside, I crafted up an at home...

Nov 12, 2013

Life, use it well

One of the best ways to live your life is actively! Here is another taste of what my lovely clients can do. Warm up: 100 skips 10 sit-ups...

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