For the month of August, I’m hosting a fun SQUAT challenge. Join the facebook group for reminders to squat and daily motivation! Here’s how it works: 1) Each day, refer to the guide below to determine the type of squat …

Fitness Friday #27: Squat Challenge Read more »

I had the opportunity to join a local volunteer initiative group, The Butterfly Nest, for a Zumbathon event in Chestertown. I LOVE helping host (and hosting) Zumbathons. Think about a regular Zumba class – heart-pumpin’ booty shakin’, adrenaline-crazy goodness. Right? …

Fitness Friday #24: Zumbathon for The Butterfly Nest Read more »

I’ve been licensed to teach Turbo Kick since 2012. I found Turbo Kick when I started taking classes at a local gym. It was unlike any cardio class I’d taken, mostly because of the unique 90-second TURBO round right in the …

Fitness Friday #22: Turbo Kick Read more »

For the first time, I hosted an outdoor Zumba event in my town. I’ve been teaching Zumba for 6 years now (official Zumbaversary was May 2), and I’ve always toyed with the idea of an outdoor party/class. I love organizing …

Fitness Friday # 17: Zumba in the Park Read more »

Push-ups are one of my favorite body strength moves. Like planks, push-ups work a variety of muscle groups: abdominals, pectorals, deltoids, and triceps to name a few. Performing push-ups always makes me feel strong. There was a time when I …

Fitness Friday #13: 5 push-up variations Read more »

This week saw the end of my first planned monthly challenge – #MarchPlankADay. I loved curating this challenge. Planks are something that I wouldn’t necessarily do on my own, but I’ve been incorporating them a lot in classes lately, and …

Fitness Friday #12: Plank Challenge Wrap-Up Read more »

A friend recently decided to purchase a yoga mat, and found himself going crazy with all of the different choices and reviews. A yoga mat can be a yogi’s best friend, and when you decide to make the investment, you …

Fitness Friday #10: Finding the Right Yoga Mat Read more »