8 years ago last week, I started working out regularly and tracking food with MyFitnessPal.

I even got an anniversary email from MFP!

Though at first, it was mostly cardio and eventually an eating disorder, it sparked the start of something amazing and over the years I’ve learned to incorporate it in to my life as a healthy habit rather than something I need to do to look a certain way. 

These days, my fitness and healthier...

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 others have expressed interest in dropping by for a class or two. 

Why is this series so important to me? 
 

1. I get to share fitness and yoga with other people

2. Ummm yeah.. See above, #1 is where it's at! 

I've wanted to teach a class like this since I started my yoga teacher certifica...

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 turn feel great.

As a client, your job is not just to do everything I tell you blindly. If you have questions, ask. If you are hesitant, speak up. If there is something in particular that you would like to do - tell me.

This past Tuesday, B just wanted to destress. Instead of an hour of cardio...

Real conversation that took place yesterday (Sunday April 17):

Me: I'd like to try this on 

Victoria's Secret saleslady: Oh that underwear makes every ass look amazing! 

Me: Well I already I like my ass so I guess I'll like it even more?

I love my bum.

There. I said it. I'm not afraid to admit it! I've worked hard on all aspects of my body but I think my bum is one of my favourite body parts. 

Anyhow.... Do you love your behind...

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 should be a staple in your workout regimen.

Stand with your feet slightly wider than hip-width apart. Make sure they are firmly planted in to the ground. Extend your arms out in front of you and begin to lower your body in to a sitting position, focusing on bring your butt back and keeping a neut...

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 works the entire body if done correctly. With your palms facing away from you, grip the pull up bar with your hands placed slightly wider than shoulder width. You then pull your entire body up until your chin gets past the bar. Pause, then lower yourself all the way back down. Repeat if you c...

Feel like getting in some exercise before the weekend comes to a close? Don’t feel like leaving your house? No problem! Complete the following full-body circuit 2-3 times depending on your fitness level. No need for equipment besides a chair/couch for the dips. Not sure how to perform any of these movements? Need a harder or easier version for some of the exercises? Send me an email (mitzi@mitzfitness.com) or search the intern...

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 workout for myself and got down to business. Thank goodness for my pull up bar and spacious living room…

I was able to do the following:

Warm up:

Constant 50 skips followed by 1-5 of: squat, inch worm, push up, lunge (both legs, so double)

Work out:

5 rounds of: 250 skips, 15 squats, 10 pull ups, 5...

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
9 squats
8 lunges
7 jumping jacks with weights in each hand
6 sit-ups
5 push ups
4 ab twists with weight
3 dips
2 v-ups
1 long squat

Work out: Ascending ladder

1 squat
2 push ups
3 sit-ups
4 lunges
5 ab twists with weight
6 jumping jacks with weights in each hand
7 squats
8 dips
9 v-ups
10 lu...

Here is a taste of the kinds of workouts I've been giving my lovely clients:

Note: you will need a jump rope and two matching weights. One of those weights will be for the sit ups as well.

Keep reading for the workout!

Warm up

25 skips

1 sit up, 1 push up, 1 squat

2 sit ups, 2 push ups, 2 squats

3 sit ups, 3 push ups, 3 squats

75 skips

4 sit ups, 4 push ups, 4 squats

5 sit ups, 5 push ups, 5 squats

100 skips

Work Out

20 weighted...