As women, we have a lot of experiences we need to consider while we age. We deal with menstruation, menopause and the various health complications that can come with both. My goal is to provide context for training most appropriately during the menstrual cycle. There are two main phases in the menstrual cycle: Follicular and […]

When you think of training your core, what do you think of? Is it lots of crunches and sit-ups? Or maybe it’s ab-burning Youtube videos. Your core is more than just getting a 6-pack! It involves the various abdominal muscles, the lumbar region, erector spinae, hip flexor, posterior leg, and pelvic floor muscles. In this […]

It’s no lie that having healthy habits will make your life easier and help you feel better. What exactly are some of these habits, though, and how exactly do they help? 1. Drinking plenty of water throughout the day Aside from the survival part of drinking water, why is it important to drink water? When […]

Have you struggled to know where to start or where to go next with fitness? There is a lot of complication around fitness and the “right” way to do things. There are so many things to try to keep track of and juggle. Many of these will take a lot of time from your day, […]

I don’t know about you but I am constantly hearing and preaching about how important rest days are. What does that actually mean though? Is it rotting away on the couch and really giving your muscles a “break”, is it doing that one workout you are interested in but doesn’t quite fit into your workout […]

  There are a myriad of things that come up with fitness that can be frustrating or hard to overcome. A personal trainer can be someone that aids in those frustrations! Here are 3 signs that you are ready for a trainer: You feel lost on what kind of workouts you should do for your […]

“I haven’t lost any weight in a few weeks and I’m getting frustrated with my program, why is this not working?” This is a question that comes up from time to time with clients that you may relate to. It can be very frustrating to be on track and hit a plateau with progress in […]

Understanding the Role of Nutrition in Fitness There are so many ideas out there about nutrition and what diet is the best for weight loss, strength gain, and ‘toning’. Is there really a diet that is THE BEST? Is nutrition really a big deal when it comes to long-term fitness goals? This article will talk […]

If you’ve been on the internet and social media for a while now, there is almost a guarantee that you’ve heard about the inflammation epidemic that is surrounding us today. Many people online will offer their take on the topic and offer anti-inflammatory solutions that aren’t necessarily sustainable or backed by research. Exercise: A Proven […]

When getting started with learning about fitness, I found myself intrigued by the physical therapy side of things. I saw so many injuries from people and wanted to learn how to help heal and “fix” their injuries and pain. The most common injuries I came across had to do with the knee, hip and back. […]