November 3, 2022
Why should you wear Pilates socks, when going barefoot/wearing shoes has worked fine for Pilates and Barre? First off, wearing sneakers is not the way to go. It causes flooring and equipment to get scuffed up! More importantly, your toes are contained in the structure of the shoe. The movements of Pilates and Barre call […]
September 16, 2022
Rest and recovery are so important, especially when working out multiple days per week. In this day and age, we all have such hectic schedules, and taking some time to take care of yourself and your body can be super beneficial! Taking a day to recover helps prevent injury as well as allowing your muscles […]
September 2, 2022
Hate to say it, but as times evolve, the word “stress” seems to come out of most people’s mouths at some point or another. Prolonged stress can have serious effects on both physical and mental health. Tension can present itself in our bodies in a number of ways including digestive problems, headaches, and weakened immune […]
August 19, 2022
Many of us are running day in and day out! Taking care of yourself post-workout is extremely important. Taking 1-2 days a week off is needed to help prevent injury and allows your muscles proper time to repair themselves and rest. If your body is screaming at you that you need to take a day […]
July 15, 2022
Garden of Life Vitamin Code for Women and Women 50 and Wiser is my top pick for a Women’s Multivitamin. The Women’s Multivitamin is for active women during reproductive years and the 50 and Wiser is for 50 and up! They both will help to optimize health and energy! Vitamin Code is a comprehensive whole […]
June 29, 2022
Finding a workout program that you actually enjoy can be challenging. This is why it’s SO important to vary your routine! In my early twenties I spent countless hours at the gym and didn’t see or feel many results! It wasn’t until I started incorporating barre/ Pilates workouts with my strength based workouts that I […]
June 14, 2022
I typically hear this question once a day: “What do you normally eat during the day?” While we ALL have different caloric needs and food preferences, I would like to share what I usually eat in a day. This can vary a bit depending on my activity level and the seasons, but here it is: […]
May 11, 2022
Staying hydrated is an essential part of health, and it is sometimes overlooked! Conventionally, we are told to aim for 8 glasses of water per day! This can vary from person to person and you should consult with your doctor to talk about your specific intake. It also varies on factors such as how often […]
April 28, 2022
Committing to an exercise routine can be a struggle for most people! But for moms, it can almost feel like an impossible feat. How can a busy mom find time to work out, when there are so many other routines going on? Between caring for children, career/job duties, household chores such as cleaning/cooking, doctor appointments, […]
April 1, 2022
What is the best workout shoe to help you leap, lift and squat your way to fitness? The best workout shoes provide support for lifting weights and a good grip for HIIT (high intensity interval training) workouts. Safety is so important when heavy weights are over your head or you are laterally jumping in a […]
February 28, 2022
Let’s talk digestive health! I have been dealing with digestive issues for decades. Until I found a HIGH quality probiotic, I wasn’t feeling any difference in my overall health and well being. Everything in our body is interconnected and our gastrointestinal system sits at the core of it all. “Gut Health” goes FAR beyond digestive […]
January 14, 2022
The pandemic has certainly made everyday life more challenging. Stress and anxiety continue to affect individuals and families as we work to adjust to this new “normal”. Since exercise and fitness are natural stress relievers, improve our overall health, and enhance our quality of life, it is so important this does NOT take a backseat. […]