I love being a group fitness instructor. I’ve been teaching since May 2009 when I received my first fitness license for Zumba. Like any other job, it has highs and lows, but at the end of the day, this is …
Fitness Friday #46: 5 Things I’ve Learned Teaching Group Fitness Read more »
Posting a little early this week, due to the holidays! Speaking of the holidays, it can be tough to get in your workout — between gym facilities closing, classes canceling, and lots of scheduled family and friends time, you have …
‘Tis the holiday season! If you’re anything like me, you don’t like receiving gifts as much as giving them. Why? Because you’re SO good at giving yourself gifts year-round. Right? I’ve thought about this and imagined 5 perfect gifts for …
This week, as part of my Pro Tip series on the facebook page, I shared a how-to video on a basic yoga form, the chaturanga. The chaturanga is the one move I recommend to all clients who are looking to …
Happy Fitness Friday! Check out past Fitness Friday entries for fit and wellness inspiration. This week, I’m so excited to announce the 12 Days of Fitness Challenge! Beginning December 1, I’m hosting a special 12-day holiday fitness challenge. What’s the …
Usually, when I talk about ‘fuel’ I’m referring to post-workout recovery. Like, bananas. But it takes more than bananas (or insert whatever you like to eat after a workout here) to keep your fit. It takes attitude. It takes focus. …
As part of our Mini-Moon Adventure (we took a few days off work after the wedding to explore Roanoke, VA!), we knew we wanted to hike McAfee Knob. McAfee Knob is the one of the most photographed points along the Appalachian …
I’ve already shared a few of my favorite workout gear items, but there’s always more! Here’s a list of what I’m currently loving for workouts: The Foam Roller. This particular move is my favorite jam: My hips get so tight …
Fitness Friday #40: {More} Favorite Workout Gear Read more »
As a fitness instructor, I can forget what it’s like to join a new fitness class. It can be a hard decision to put yourself out there! During my recent travels to Colorado for work, I had the opportunity to …
Fitness Friday #39: 5 Tips for Joining a Fitness Class Read more »
I love teaching PiYo Live classes. I also love challenging myself to create new PiYo-inspired flows, to use for my own practice. This week, I presented one of my favorite practice flows to my PiYo Live class. It felt like …