The idea that women shouldn’t strength train has been thrown around for decades, but it’s time to set the record straight. Not only can women lift heavy weights, women should lift heavy weights. 3 Myths about Women and Strength: Myth: “Women should only lift light weights.” Fact: Lifting heavy weights is incredibly important for women […]
Life can be a whirlwind sometimes, especially the hectic summer months! As this busy season winds down, I often find myself feeling… well, not really myself… With the fun of summer activities comes the impossibility of sticking to any type of routine, especially a regular workout routine. And a lack of movement often leaves me […]
I would be lying if I said I wasn’t sad about summer coming to an end. It’s my favorite time of year for many reasons, but the number one being that I get to do most of my travel during that time. But with all the travel that comes with busy summer months, there is […]
Have you ever heard the saying, “just because you can, doesn’t mean you should”? Well, the saying certainly rings true when it comes to working out without a proper warm up. Just because you can workout without doing a proper warm up, doesn’t mean you should. A proper warm up primes your body to move through your workout […]
A message that’s been pushed in the fitness industry is that “more” is better. More weight, more reps, more time spent working out. What I’ve learned over the years, through some very tough lessons that came in the form of injuries, is that “more” is not always better. I find immense joy in what I […]
The terms “abs” and “core” are often used interchangeably, but they are actually two different things! What are the abs? The “abs” consist of 4 muscles that make up the abdominal wall. The rectus abdominis is commonly known as the “6-pack” muscle. The internal and external oblique muscles lay next to the rectus abdominis. The […]
Just a little reminder for those that are going through it right now! Life is a roller coaster ride. There are up’s and there are down’s and the most important thing I’ve come to realize is that you just have to continue MOVING! If you know anything about me you know that I am ALL […]
“How do I stay motivated to move if it’s not giving me the [aesthetic] goals that I want…” This is a great question and one that I get in various forms quite often. My answer is simple, yet so complex to implement… You have to start valuing the small, positive changes in how you FEEL […]
Hey Team! A few weeks ago, I wrote about moving into a new chapter of my life and how that’s shifted my workouts and programs. (You can find that blog article HERE) The first program in this new chapter is Athletic Glutes and although I am overwhelmed with the positive feedback I have received, I […]
Is summer’s crazy schedule throwing you off? Although this time of year can make it VERY difficult to stick to a consistent routine, there’s no time like the present to stop making excuses and work to fit some movement into your life. A few things I remind myself when I’m in a space of feeling […]
Team, Before we dive into the benefits, let’s talk about your glutes! What are the glutes and what do they do? The glutes are a group of 3 powerful muscles – the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus. They help us stabilize and move our hip joints. From rolling out of bed in the […]
When glutes are the topic of conversation, the focus tends to be on what they look like or how to change what they look like. Somewhere along the line, we forgot to mention that glutes are far more than just aesthetics! I’m not here to tell you that you should or shouldn’t want your glutes […]