It’s a crazy, busy time of year. You’ve got a million things to do. It’s easy to put your fitness and nutrition goals on the back burner. “I’ll start in January. It’s a clean slate, and I’ll be ALL IN without the holiday distractions.”  Sound familiar?  Every year, “improving my health and fitness” is among the top New Year’s resolutions. The gyms get packed… for the first 6 weeks of the year (statistically, most fitness resolutions drop off by Valentine’s Day). But, consider this… There are still nearly 6 WEEKS left in 2022. That’s a decent chunk of time. Enough to do some damage.&n ..read more

So you dipped into the Halloween candy... now what?     Halloween is the official kickoff of the holiday season — or as my client, Bea calls it, “eating season”. I call it the holiday slide (maybe I’ll choreograph a line dance for it!).    This often means being around treats and libations from now until January. There’s nothing wrong with enjoying a few treats, but it’s easy to overdo it and wake up with a post-holiday sugar hangover. And a crapton of remorse.    The good news: one night of indulging is not a big deal. The operative word being, one ..read more

My first fitness guru, Tony Horton (of P90x fame) often says, "It's time to get your mind right."  He's right. I don't know about you, but my mind can be a dangerous neighborhood. Anyone feel me on this?   The stories we tell ourselves can have a significant impact on our lives. Limiting beliefs convince us that something is the absolute truth (even when there is evidence to the contrary).     It’s surprising what beliefs we carry around with us from day-to-day. Sometimes we're not even aware of them. Maybe we didn't even consciously ..read more

If I had a dollar for every time a client told me, “I don’t want to look bulky, I just want to look toned." Especially as an owner of a Barre fitness studio... I'd be on a private jet to my villa in the South of France.    But here’s the deal, TONING isn’t a thing. I said what I said. Toning is a marketing term that was created to appeal to women. Slick, huh?    Muscles, by nature, have tone. But, if they are covered by a layer of fat, they won’t be visible. Muscles can only grow or shrink. You can build more muscle, or you can build more fat ..read more

Menopause. The Change. The M word. The Second Spring. Whatever you call it — it's inevitable. It's simply a natural part of life.    80% of women will experience symptoms... weight gain (seemingly overnight!), hot flashes, night sweats, fatigue, sleep issues, brain fog, moods swings, thinning hair... or any of the 34 symptoms associated with it. Thirty-four!    But, DO YOU KNOW? Your lifestyle habits can make things better... or worse?  You’ve got power, lady!  Although menopause can feel like "Mr. Toad's Wild Ride" at times, you do ..read more

I still see so many women default to the mindset that the path to weight loss and body composition change is “Eat Less, Exercise More.” And that more usually comes in the way of lots of cardio.     What’s worse… when they don’t see the results they’re looking for, they double down – more calorie restriction, more cardio.    It’s a vicious cycle. And it comes at a high cost (I’ll touch on that in a sec).   I’m not a big fan of cardio – personally, and as a professional who works exclusively with midlife women.   Personally, it’s never been my jam. I’ve tr ..read more

Curious about the benefits of a strong core? Find out why your powerhouse matters and learn five moves to get a strong core faster. So is all the hype about the benefits of a strong core true? Absolutely. You probably know that having a strong core is crucial. But a strong core brings health benefits that go way beyond aesthetics. Today, we will dig a little deeper to address why a strong core matters to your overall health and wellness journey.  BONUS: Read to the end for 5 of my fave Living BOLDER moves for optimal core strength and stability. In Pilates, they refer to the core as "the ..read more

If you are currently looking for a workout program, you’ve got options. Maybe too many options, right? Seems like everyone and their sister has launched one, especially in the past 22 months! Whether you are looking for one or already have one, how can you know if your fitness routine is right for you and your goals NOW?  Ask yourself a few key questions: Question 1: Is this something I enjoy and will actually do? You can have the best fitness program or routine, but if you dread it and it feels like a grind, you’re much less likely to stick with it. Co ..read more

Are you randomly choosing YouTube classes, or Instagram swipe workouts every day? Or just going to group fitness classes, spin classes, OT or boot camps? If so, hear me out…  I’m not inherently against those classes. In fact, I do some of them! I was a Beachbody diehard (and trainer) for 10 years… AND I owned a group fitness studio!  If you love it and it gets you off the couch and moving, go for it!  But, keep this in mind: Random Workouts Gets Random Results. If you’re frustrated and confused why you’re not seeing the changes you want, here’s why random workouts and classes do ..read more