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 …
This weekend, in celebration of the summer solstice, a few PiYo buddies and I will practice 108 sun salutations. Say what? On the morning of the summer solstice (which falls on Father’s Day this year, too), we’ll gather early and perform …
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 …
This month, I’m hosting a Push-Up Challenge. Push-ups are one of my favorite bodyweight exercises. You can gain so much strength just by adding push-ups to the regular fitness routine. I love them so much that I often incorporate several …
Have you ever tried using a foam roller? As an active individual, I am constantly looking for ways to relieve my muscles between workouts and teaching classes. Food recovery is great, but sometimes I like to directly target those tight …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Spring is just around the corner. March is a fantastic time to tighten up the workout schedule and add some core, arm, and shoulder work to the routine! Enter: my March Plank A Day Challenge (#MarchPlankADay) Each day, I provide a …