Are You Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Efforts?
I see this all the time with my clients and with people I am close to in my personal life. I’ve even caught myself doing it. We talk negatively to ourselves. Take this situation for...
Why Train at a Private Studio?
There are so many options to get in shape these days. Big box gyms, personal training studios, Pilates studios, Crossfit, Yoga, Zumba, Spinning, in home training…it can be overwhelming when you are just trying to...
Fitness Challengers Lose More Than 30 lbs in 2 Months
We are two months into the Follow Me to Fitness Challenge and the ladies are doing great! Sara has lost an amazing 17 lbs and a total of 12.25 inches in only 2 months....
Best Exercise to Prevent Back Pain
The biggest complaint that I hear from my clients as a personal trainer is back pain. Caused by everyday factors such as sitting at a desk all day at work, lifting heavy objects, driving for extended periods, or...
The Follow Me to Fitness Challenge Begins
2013 is well under way. Many people have the best intentions of getting healthier/fitter/losing weight at the start of a new year, only to find their motivation and/or lack of planning has left them without much...
Four Best Exercises for Seniors
For older adults and seniors who want to stay healthy and independent, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) recommend four types of exercises: 1. Strength exercises build older adult muscles and increase your metabolism,...
Let’s Get Motivated
If you’re a warm weather lover like I am, you may find it harder to get motivated to work out this time of year. You can find a million excuses, such as the bed is...
We Did It! Our First Half Marathon
2012 Battleship Half Marathon: Those of you who read my last blog about my knee injuries are well aware of some of the challenges I faced during the training for this half marathon. In...
10 Ways to Keep Your Exercise Routine Fresh
If you’ve been exercising for more than a month, it is time to start thinking about how you are going to make this habit stick for the long term. Doing the same exercises the...
Even Personal Trainers Need Help
As a personal trainer, many people think it must be easy for me to fit exercise in. I mean, I AM at the gym several hours a day right? Well, I must admit that even...