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Recent Posts
Ready. Set. Row.
Often unnoticed and usually under-appreciated, the indoor rower machine tends to hide in the shadows of treadmills, stair steppers, and the elliptical (ugh). Indoor rowing provides a slew of cardiovascular benefits and contrary to what you may think, works a ton of muscle groups. The fluid motion of each stroke […]
Heart Rate Monitor Training: The Basics
If you’re anything like me, packing 25 hours into one day is standard practice. I’m the type of person that wants to do it all – in the shortest amount of time – and get the most bang for my proverbial buck. Especially in the gym. Using a heart rate […]
Words To Live By
In the Spring I had the privilege of running a 10k with the fabulous women of the NTC Lincoln Park community. The run was great, but the best part of the morning was the discussion led by Celebrity Trainer and host, Jeanette Jenkins and Olympic Gymnast, Shawn Johnson. Shawn is […]
Hotel (Cardio) Party
Like many of you I work upwards of 50-60 hours a week in a field that requires some travel and time on the road. It’s hard enough as it is to keep up with a fitness routine at home let alone throwing in the wrench that is the hotel gym. […]
Nike Training Club
No gym? No problem. In need of a workout, but don’t have a personal trainer? There’s an app for that.
The Basics of HIIT
The basics of HIIT. What it is. How to do it. Why it works. Plus an ass kicking workout.
Meal Planning Guidelines
An overview how to structure your meals (what to eat and when) to burn fat and build muscle.
Currently Craving: Scallops and Kale Salad
Recently, I’ve stopped putting all of my disposable income towards shoes and reallocated some of my funds to the little slice of heaven that is Whole Foods. I know, I’m really late to this party. Like so many others I love it so much, I willingly fork over $100 a […]
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 […]