Benefits of Mat Pilates
My shoulders felt so heavy by 2 p.m. that it was hard to continue typing. Yeah, that was me ten years ago, before I started taking weekly Pilates classes. Pilates was a game changer for me as a deskbound professional…
Fitness Tips to Combat Winter Blues
Dark winter days got you feeling down? It’s completely normal to feel gloomy during these cold months due to the lack of sunlight. Some people even suffer from the seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a form of depression that onsets late…
Foam Rolling Benefits
I have been reflecting on my training cycles this year. I can clearly see that I didn't make enough time for recovery. Recovery is vital for fitness gains. I am learning it the hard way. Yes! Only after overtraining symptoms…
Five Recovery Techniques for a Quick Comeback
Recovery is an integral part of a training program. Not giving enough recovery between the workouts puts you at a higher risk of injury. Exercise stress causes microtears in the muscles, which leads to fatigue and inflammation. Proper recovery needs…
Why Work with a Fitness Coach?
Starting on the fitness journey can be intimidating. After a long day of work, it’s tempting to chill out on the couch. You lack the motivation to act. If you have a specific goal in mind, like competing in an…
Meet Me At The Barre
I teach so many different group exercise class modalities. Barre classes are by far my favorite classes to teach. I figured I would share the benefits of barre classes with you in this blog. What is Barre? Barre is a…
3 Rs of Endurance Training
Recovery was the one word that I always thought was unnecessary in the athletic dictionary. Yes! My slogan was to work out as hard as possible for many years. To me, "workout" meant working and no rest. I would brush…
Five Benefits of Core Training
Your core is the powerhouse, which helps with daily functional movements. Many people only recognize abdominal muscles as body’s core. Core muscles are more than just the six-pack ab-muscles. The front and back muscles of the body's midsection are called…
Side Plank
If you haven’t tried side planks, you are missing out. Side plank is a unilateral core drill. The unilateral nature of this drill makes it excellent for identifying and correcting muscle imbalance and weakness. Research has found that people with…
20/20/20 Cardio, Strength & Core – Jan 21st – Feb 25th
Time: 6:30 A.M. – 7:30 A.M. Three workouts in one! This class is a total body workout that combines cardio, strength training and core exercises. A total body workout designed to define & tone every muscle in every way. Great…