Sick and tired of feeling sick and tired? Had enough of gyms being closed? Bored with nothing to do? Are you in quarantine? Well my friend you have two choices. Give up and eat all the pizza and ice cream you stockpiled. Or, wake up to the reality that there are things YOU can control regarding your fitness and health. Sure, we're all shut inside. However, that's a BS excuse not not get your workout done daily! If you're ready to take matters in your own hands, my Free Bootcamp might be right …
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Declutter your closet & create a capsule wardrobe
January 2017 I was getting a little frustrated with myself and my surroundings. A shift was happening. I was changing. As I learned more about yoga philosophy, I was discovering areas where my life was not aligning with my new yoga values. At this time I began teaching less fitness classes and more yoga. This meant I wearing more yoga pants and comfort clothing. More opportunity to align with yoga philosophy. My tendency was to wear the same 5-10 outfits, wash and wear. Yet I had a …
Building Confidence …. in 60 days!
On one of our yoga retreats we talked about our goals/desires for the future. I expressed that I do have lofty "out there" goals but I don't believe enough in me to apply myself to reach them. That little voice in my head starts talking. The one that says: I'm not good enough! Who do I think I am to think that I can achieve that? That's what other people do, you're not strong, committed or dedicated enough. You're not pretty. You're too fat/thin/short/old. When it comes down to it I lack …
One word – what did I DO in 2017?
At the beginning of each year I choose one word to set my intention for the year ahead. Rather than setting a ton of resolutions or firm goals one word is chosen as a theme to guide me through the year. For 2017 I chose the word "DO". I've mentioned before that sometimes the words don't always work the way you think they will, and this year was definitely one of those years. I had high hopes for 'do'. No more thinking or planning, instead just do! That was the plan, and while that …
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7 Tips for using bathroom scales
This post is sponsored by Eat Smart for their battery free digital bathroom scale. Over the holidays I gained some pudge. Thanks to a 12 week whirlwind of a Hawaii vacation, Thanksgiving, birthday, Christmas, New Year, and culminating in a week at Disneyworld in January. If I'm honest though things were going South before that. 2016 was a pretty great year for me financially but I quickly realized that training clients 1-on-1 and teaching yoga classes has a limit. There is only so much you can …
5 tips to staying energized all day, with Kicao energy bars
This post is sponsored by Kicao Energy Bars Just like most people nowadays, I live a full and busy life. Which honestly sometimes can be a little too busy. For example? I teach group fitness classes at Gold's Gym 3 days a week. Three days a week I also teach classes at Yoga Nook, and this year I'm also a part of the yoga teacher training faculty which I am thoroughly enjoying. Then, throughout the week I run my personal training business, training private clients, in-home and online. …
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6 tips for your first group fitness class
I first started teaching group fitness back 1996. Since that time I've taught pretty much every kind of group fitness class there is, including step, spin, yoga, pilates, kickboxing, sculpting, toning, abs and more. Yes I've pretty much seen all the trends come, and go. Plus I've seen come back around... rebounders and slides anyone? 6 tips for your first group fitness class January is the busiest time of year for gyms and if you are starting back at the gym this January you might be …
5 things to look for when joining a gym
It's the busiest time of year for fitness and health clubs. This is the crazy period. Believe me I work at these places... I know! It's the time of year when everyone comes out of hiding. Like they suddenly remember they have gym membership. Plus, you see a HUGE influx of new members. The question is, with so many options which facility do you choose? Even in our small city we have 5 large gyms. That's not counting the pilates studio, yoga studio, cardio barre, the YMCA, dance studios, crossfit …