I’ve made a conscious decision to teach group fitness classes that require very little to no equipment. I love the foundations of bodyweight exercise (but equally love my weightlifting routine) for group fitness classes. To me, they seem more accessible …

Fitness Friday #53: Favorite Fitness Equipment Read more »

Today marks 7 years of teaching group fitness classes. SEVEN YEARS! I can’t believe I’ve been leading fitness classes for that long. It seems like just yesterday that I registered for my Zumba Fitness training. On May 2, 2009, I …

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We’re right in the middle of this fun plank challenge! 10 days. 5 plank styles. How does it work? On the first day, we perform 5 each of the 5 planks listed. On the next day, we perform 6 reps each …

Fitness Friday #50: April Plank Challenge Read more »

A new series on the blog, Motivation Monday will share YOUR stories. Have you made a change in your life? Want to share your progress? Send me a message at fitwithaundra@gmail.com and let’s tell your story! Read previous Motivation Monday posts. …

Motivation Monday: Marina’s Story Read more »

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 »

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’m in the middle of my very first online training group program! I wanted to offer something while I left town for a 13-day admissions recruiting trip. So, I thought we could all meet up virtually for class. This is …

Fitness Friday #35: Online Training Read more »

All work and no play makes Jill a dull…gal. It’s an important part of the training cycle, yet a piece that can go ignored: the rest day. I’m guilty of going balls-to-the-wall all week between running, weight training, and leading …

Fitness Friday #29: Take a Break Read more »