Best exercises for a strong, functional core
I am pretty passionate about core training, sure I like flat abs, but I really like strong and functional abs. Without a strong core and midsection the rest of your body will take a hit. The core…
Is it motivation?
January has come and gone, and so have most people’s New Year’s Resolutions. The year usually begins with a flurry of activity … new workouts, a new diet, a fresh start. By the time February arrives, most of those who…
“Do I need to strength train?”
Women who are ready to start a fitness program always ask me: "Do I need to do strength training?" I love getting this question! "Isn't weightlifting dangerous? I don't want to get injured," they say. Lifting weights with personal coaching…
3 things that won’t change
I’ll admit that there have been a few changes in the past year, but these three things won’t: -- Self-Care is Non-Negotiable: Many women burn themselves out taking care of everyone. It’s natural to for us to take care of…
When you are feeling badly about feeling fat
Oooh, gosh, there is that taboo word "Fat." caption for image I have mixed thought about this quote, but I do like that it reminds us that fat is just one type of tissue that your body is made up…
It’s not just the food labels (this woman lost 20#)
"I lost over 20 pounds in 2 1/2 weeks." That's a quote from Kara Goldin, the founder and CEO of Hint, Inc.. Have you seen her flavored water bottles called HINT? It's supposedly sweetened with fruit. Sixteen years ago she was overweight, had…
You Have to embrace this along the way…
I've seen my fair share of women in the studio over the past 10 years who have wanted to make a change, lose some weight, get stronger and feel happier. And so many women have done just that, however, there…
Losing form due to fatigue is NOT okay.
Have you ever heard someone say something that made you smack your forehead and say to yourself "She did NOT just say that?!" Recently, while watching a YouTube video of a trainer doing an intense follow along workout she made…
Other trainers actually teach you to do this..and it’s WRONG!
If you do squats as part of your workout, you've got to watch my video below and make sure you are NOT doing this! Other trainers actually teach their clients to do this part of the move...and it's WRONG! Doing…
