I feel like people must think I’m doing a lame workout, or that I could go harder or faster, or wondering why I always seem to be doing the same exercises over and over.  The other people in the gym may or may not actually think this about me, because most of those judgements are in my head.  But it does make me self-conscious at times.  I’m judging myself based on standards I either hold myself to, or standards I think others believe in.  ..read more

Many clients who come to me have a history with eating disorders.  They want to participate in exercise for other reasons, but have a strong association of movement with losing weight ..read more

Back Pain affects the majority of adults as some point. Tips and tricks to help you get a pain-free back in no time ..read more

I LOVE me some Instagram, and what I love even more is when I find other San Francisco fitness professionals who are breaking the mold and making my day with their fitness inspired feeds ..read more

If the universe came up with jokes, one of them is that I’m a and weight lifter with small hands the size of a child and weak grip. Good one, universe. Here are my top 3 tips on how to improve your grip strength that will help prevent injury and keep you on the path to success ..read more

Here are 3 hacks that will make your workout easier, keep you from kneeling down to the ground to set up your equipment, or hurting yourself in a heavy lift ..read more

If the universe came up with jokes, one of them is that I’m a and weight lifter with small hands the size of a child and weak grip. Good one, universe. Here are my top 3 tips on how to improve your grip strength that will help prevent injury and keep you on the path to success ..read more

I want fitness to be welcoming and inclusive to all bodies, but I’ve noticed that often the way we validate people’s physical achievements is to reference what our culture typically considers to be “improved” appearance, namely weight loss ..read more

Here are 3 hacks that will make your workout easier, keep you from kneeling down to the ground to set up your equipment, or hurting yourself in a heavy lift ..read more

I want fitness to be welcoming and inclusive to all bodies, but I’ve noticed that often the way we validate people’s physical achievements is to reference what our culture typically considers to be “improved” appearance, namely weight loss ..read more