You’ve gone to the gym, taken various fitness classes, and even stretched it out at a yoga studio. So how is it possible that you aren’t feeling any stronger? The moves are still tough, the day after soreness still all too real. It’s simple: you aren’t training consistently enough. Studies have shown that when we train for a specific type of fitness (whether it’s HIIT, a marathon or even just…
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FREE 25 Minute At-Home Cardio Sculpt Workout
Hey Beasties! I originally filmed this for IG, forgetting, of course, their time restriction on videos! So, rather than waste the work, I’ve decided to go ahead and share it here. This cardio class has modifications for beginners as well as pre and postnatal folks. Best of all, you can do it in your living room with nothing but yourself and a mat (optional: chair/countertop for prenatal planking!). Happy sweating…
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How To Stay Strong On Your Vacation
With summer vaca right around the corner, many of us will lose momentum and start to relax our fitness regimens a bit. And guess what? THAT’S OK! Yes, you read that right: it’s totally normal to workout less at certain times of the year – I’m looking at you, start of summer vaca and depths of winter holidays! But what do you do if you’d like to keep up your…
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Labor: Why You Should Prepare Before The Ultimate Marathon
Fun fact: the average first time female marathon runner runs their first marathon in around 4.5 hours. Not too shabby, until you consider that the first time mom is in labor (eg the ultimate marathon) for just over 12 hours. That’s right folks, the average first time labor is akin to almost three marathons. Now that’s what I call a workout! And yet, when preparing for labor, many pregnant people…
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July Check In & Classes!
Hellllllo Everyone, I hope you’re each hanging on and keeping your chin up (not to mention staying safe and well!) during this crazy global moment we’re all living through. Between the pandemic and widespread social and political upheaval, I know many people are dealing with higher than usual levels of anxiety, frustration and more. I get it. In the midst of all the chaos, I’m pregnant! Because what’s a worldwide…
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Six Things Your Fitness Instructors Wish You Knew
A good fitness instructor can make or break your class, your mood and even your morning. That’s why when you find ones that you click with it’s a RELATIONSHIP. Sure, we up at the front might not know you that well. But let’s face it, whether you’re PMS and wishing you were on the couch rather than at yoga, ready to scream as you picture your ex’s face mid-kickboxing class…
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How To Exercise When it’s Hot (it’s not as simple as you’d think!)
Woo-e! It is summertime and right now it is hot hot HOT! Even typically-cool Amsterdam has hit the low 30sC/90sF. Not that I’m complaining! It makes for a nice change from what has otherwise been a gray, cool summer here. It does present some challenges though, particularly when it comes to staying motivated and sticking to a fitness routine – especially when all anyone really wants to do is relax…
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The Art of Being a Spectator: What Coaching My Partner For the NYC Marathon Taught me
The past few weeks have been a whirlwind! As many of you who know me or follow along on Instagram know, my S.O. ran his first marathon this past Sunday. Not just any marathon (though that would be enough) – the New York City marathon! Just over 52,000 runners and more than 1 million spectators (yes you read that correctly) turned out for the race. And wow, was it spectacular!…
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Appetite-Suppressant Candy: The New Trend That Could Be Deadly
By now, most of you will have seen the photo above. It has sparked outrage, and for good reason. Sold by the Flat Tummy Co., these lollipops act to suppress hunger pangs. While these candies claim to be safe, the truth is they may be far from it. In fact, these suckers are dangerous in just about every way possible. Not only do they market themselves to a young and…
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Fitness 101: Squats
Squats. Whether you’re picking up your toddler, grabbing groceries from the trunk of your car or droppin’ it like it’s hot (heyyy sexy!), squats are an essential movement pattern that we all do consistently. While most of us think that squats are just for the gym (groan), they’re essential to everyday mobility. Not impressed by my first examples? Think about when you sit down to eat at the dinner table.…
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