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Someone on your gift list has mentioned they’re interested in starting a workout routine, or they’ve just started getting into fitness. When we’re talking about fitness gift ideas, most of the fitness and wellness lists I see are full of luxury workout equipment and products that are hundreds to thousands of dollars. When someone’s just […]

Have you every tried strength training? Maybe you’ve seen some videos about lifting weights on social media. Or you’ve read an article or two about how beneficial strength training can be. Maybe you’ve even gone to a class or two or tried a few exercises at home! The issue? You don’t really feel confident in […]

If I asked you to show me someone who’s physically strong, there’s a good chance you’d point to someone with big muscles, maybe a bodybuilder or someone lifting serious weight at the gym. And you’d be right! Now, I want you to picture a professional mover. They’re strong too, but their strength looks a little […]

Welcome to kettlebell training 101! Kettlebells have become more common in the fitness world, but a lot of people don’t know much about using them. They tend to get stuck in corners and forgotten about. This series will cover how to get started with kettlebells and add them into your training! First off, what’s a […]

A new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine about walking recently hit social media. It showed that by walking more during your week, you can significantly add to your lifespan. The conclusion of the article is one that’s been echoed by many studies and observations over the past few decades- we’re not […]

Why is it important to set fitness goals? Having a fitness goal can have a huge impact on your fitness success. If you want exercise to be a consistent part of your life, setting and reaching goals is a must, not a choice. When you’re creating fitness goals, there are ways to make them more […]

Last month in my book club, we read the book Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout by Cal Newport. It came out at the beginning of this year (2024) and is already wildly popular. In fact, when I went to try to get it from the library, it had over 50 holds […]

When you walk into a gym, there are SO many options to choose from! How do you go about choosing equipment? What gym equipment is best for beginners? Where do I even start? While there are endless types of fitness equipment to use, some are way more common than others. I’m going to go through […]

On May 18th and 19th this year, I was in Philadelphia attending (and presenting at!) the Body Positive Fitness Alliance’s Inclusive Fitness Professional (FitPro) Summit. While it’s mainly a conference for people in the fitness industry, I wanted to pull back the curtain and tell you about some of the things we talked about. I […]

Making sure your body recovers from your workouts is just as important as the workouts themselves! Workouts stress your body. It’s good stress and it makes you stronger, but it still takes time for your muscles to heal after they get stressed. As your body recovers from that microscopic damage, it repairs and gets stronger. […]