Beginner Strength

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 […]

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 […]

May 2021 It was my moment to shine and feel strong! I had been working out at home with my kettlebells for a couple years, but during a trip I decided to get a weeklong pass at a weightlifting gym close to my hotel. The week went smoothly and I got to play around with […]

I know that I can use any program or walk into any workout class and be successful. Why? Because I have a toolbox of exercise modifications that I can use! Exercise modifications make any exercise scale to what I need that day and are the key for adapting any workout plan to fit your body. […]

“Should I lift weights?” I’ve heard this question many times. I’m a little biased (hey, strength coach here), but my answer is yes! You should start lifting weights! Thanks to weightlifting content on TV and social media, lots of people think that strength training is all about getting those big muscles. You’ve probably seen bodybuilders […]

Just this past week, I ran a short strength workout for a group of dancers. I created a straightforward circuit workout for the group and explained why each of the exercises would help them improve their dancing (because we’re all about getting stronger to do more cool stuff here!). I had a sign for each […]