“The abs are made in the gym but revealed in the kitchen,” has long since been the legend of the elusive six pack abs. But it’s time to put the legend to rest and set the record straight! The saying implies that we have control over what our tummy region looks like (through nutrition and […]
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Performance Training vs. Aesthetics
Team, If you’ve been here for a while, you’ve likely heard me say F*ck weightloss, let’s get strong. It’s something I personally live by because the happiest I have ever been in my life had everything to do with how I felt and nothing to do with how I looked. Ironically, the time in my […]
Strength & Conditioning is for Every Body
Team! The phrase strength & conditioning is becoming more common outside of the sports world. But did you know that it can benefit everybody? What is strength & conditioning? Strength & conditioning is a form of programming designed to optimize an athlete’s performance. It combines various types of training and typically includes strength training, agility […]
Sleep Recovery
Team, Sleep is one of the most overlooked aspects of recovery. Recently, I’ve been prioritizing my sleep and it has been an absolute gamechanger! Not only do I recover faster from training, but I also feel better throughout the day. Here are 6 tips to improve your sleep: 1. Sleep enough, but not too much. […]
How to Make Movement the Goal You Don’t Break
Setting and reaching a movement goal can feel like an overwhelming task. Here are 5 strategies to help you make movement the goal you don’t break: 1. Make your goal realistic If you’ve set a goal of incorporating intentional movement into your daily routine, take it a step further and follow the SMART acronym to […]
Sciatica 101
Team, Up to 40% of people will experience sciatica at some point in their lifetime. Here are some quick facts about it to help you be able to identify it and feel empowered to relieve pain through movement. What is sciatica? The sciatic nerve can become irritated for a number of reasons. The most common […]
What is Mobility?
What’s up, Team! I want to take a moment to chat about mobility — specifically, what is it? Mobility is the ability to actively take our joints through their full ranges of motion. A joint is where two bones meet — such as your hips, knees, ankles, and shoulders. Flexibility is having length within a muscle. Flexibility […]
How to Choose the Right Weights In the Gym
How do you know what weights to choose? The truth is, finding the weight that feels right for you may take some trial and error. Here are 3 tips to help you choose the right weights for In the Gym: Strength: Start with a form check. This will help you know what good form looks […]
Women Shouldn’t Lift Weights
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 […]
Abs vs. Core
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 […]
A lot of people have had bad experiences in the fitness space
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 […]
My 4️⃣ tips to help you stay moving this summer! 😎
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 […]