Before your happy hour hits make the commitment to hit the gym. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: those cocktails taste even better after a good sweatfest. For this workout, try to lift a little on the heavier side, go on – grab those 10-15 lb’ers! Move […]
Strength Training
The Importance of Strength Conditioning
In my classes at Shred415 and in my personal training sessions I consistently encourage women to load up on their weight stacks and lift heavier. When I say encourage I mean I all but beg. Seriously, back away from those 3 pound-ers, ladies. To achieve the bodies that we want – […]
Work off the Week Workout: 5 Moves to Sculpt Your Shoulders
Annnnnnnnnnnd, I’m back! Brief hiatus while I tend to my professional career (fitness is my side hustle, y’all!). Reviews, late nights, pitches, deadlines, back-to-back meetings and calls. I mean…it’s been crazy. There is a thing floating around Pinterest right now confirming that Beyonce does, in fact, only have 24 hours […]
Work off the Weekend: Medicine Ball Workout
In this post I put together the ultimate at-home gym for less than $150, a total steal, right?! If you bought yourself a medicine ball then you’re in luck, this workout was MADE for you! If you didn’t invest in a home gym that’s okay, you can use a dumbbell […]
Work off the Weekend: Lower Body Workout
Even though I went into last week with the best of intentions the Christmas break absolutely slayed me, you guys. Red wine. Pasta. Cheese. ITALIAN PASTRIES. Oh my god – I couldn’t even resist. I had to have a taste (and seconds) of nearly everything. Will power? Gone. None. Nada. […]
Lucky Number 28
This week my 28th birthday is upon me. I’ve truly never felt better and I’m looking forward to starting another year on a strong and healthy note. This past year has been filled with a lot of change for me and as I reflect back I don’t look to the […]
Weight Lifting 101
Okay. Here it is, ladies, all of that cardio you’re doing will not help you achieve your goals of getting “long” and “lean” muscles. You see it every day, women slaving over the elliptical, spinning their proverbial butts off, and running for hours on end on the treadmill in hopes […]