I’m a NASM-CPT/CES, content creator, and mom of two. I’m passionate about helping busy women build strength and find balance for a healthier life.
If you’re a woman training for hypertrophy, do you need to lift differently than a man would to see the best results? Let’s see what the science says.
Yesterday was a holiday. Did you fall off track? Maybe you skipped the gym, ate too much, or had some drinks. Here’s what you need to do now.
I noticed a big change in my motivation when I started lifting to feel great instead of only to look great. While there’s nothing wrong with chasing aesthetic goals, there’s a lot more to fitness than just looks.
June was quite a month. Summer is in full swing and we’ve been busy with two birthdays and a wedding. Alan started a new job, and I finally finished one of my gallery walls. Let’s do a lil recap.
Happy birthday, Daisy! My youngest baby turned 2 yesterday, which means I’m officially 2 years postpartum. This stage in a woman’s life is beautiful, but very, very hard. Here are a few of my thoughts on postpartum weight loss.
Are you waiting for life to slow down before you make yourself a priority? Sorry, sis, but I have some news for you: life probably won’t slow down. At least not anytime soon. Maybe when we retire. Ha!
I started to see real progress in the gym when I stopped doing these seven things. You don't want to miss this post!
On social media, there’s a lot of messaging that says if you’re not making ugly faces and crawling out of the gym each day, you’re not working hard enough. Should you be lifting heavy every session? Let’s talk about it.
Collagen supplements are having a moment right now. But what is collagen, exactly? And can it be a supplement to your daily protein shake?
In the second installment of my nutrition series, let’s talk about carbohydrates. Carbs are a group of energy-yielding compounds that contain 4 calories per gram. They supply the body with glucose, which is then converted to energy.
So you’re not seeing the results you want in the gym. You’re burned out from juggling everything and you’re ready to give up. If this sounds like you, take a second to breathe. Don’t give up. All is not lost: you may just need to revisit your overall strategy and tweak things a bit.
In this nutrition series, I’ll be breaking down each macronutrient in detail: what each one does, how much you need, and how to get the most out of your food. Since protein is typically the most popular in the fitness community, let’s start there.
Nutrition is a huge part of fitness. If you want to maximize your results in the gym, you’ll probably need to balance your macros and make some changes to your diet. Today, I’m breaking down a few things to remember as you move through the grocery aisles.
Every month, I make it a point to try new foods, brands, or products. It’s fun to switch things up, but there’s always a risk that something won’t live up to your expectations. Luckily, this month, there was only one thing I bought and didn’t love. Keep reading to find out what I’d recommend and what to skip.
One of my goals for my business is to simplify fitness for busy women. I am passionate about helping you create sustainable change that allows for freedom, flexibility, and enjoyment. Here are 4 fitness truths that surprised me when I first started working out.
Compound and isolation exercises both have an important place within your workout programming. Let’s talk about the differenced between these types of lifts and how you should program them.
My family saves a lot of money by shopping at Costco. And I’m always impressed with the quality and selection. Here are my favorite Costco protein finds right now.
There are three common ways to press in the gym: the overhead press (OHP), the push press, and the strict military press. Although they have the same general motion, they also have important differences.
Do you ever feel intimidated stepping into a public gym? If so, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that up to 65% of women avoid the gym for fear of judgment. So how do you overcome it?
Despite being safe, effective, and affordable, creatine is one of the most misunderstood supplements on the market. Here are a few facts about this often underutilized compound.
