A great workout and good night’s sleep are important in reaching your fitness goals. What about nutrition? Personally this was tougher for me to change. The changes I’d make were too drastic, or I wouldn’t stay consistent. Here are some simple nutrition habits to try if you’re just starting out! Practice eating slowly – Put … Read more
Virtual and online training were gaining popularity prior to quarantine. Then when gyms shut down and in person sessions were not feasible, there was a major increase in clients opting to train online and virtually! During this time, we had to adapt from how we were training before and change it so we can still … Read more
In our workouts, we generally do bilateral movements or movements that use both sides, arms, and legs such as squats or rows. It’s great since we’re working both sides and allowing symmetry, but it’s important to work unilateral movements as well. Unilateral movements are single side, arm, or leg movements.It’s important to incorporate unilateral movements … Read more
I recently learned a lesson about prioritizing myself. I am my most important client, and a few weeks ago I certainly didn’t treat myself as such. I felt really anxious and scattered. My attention was divided everywhere – from family, friends, and other clients. My energy was dispersed. As a coach, I understand the importance … Read more
It wasn’t until I became a trainer that I really started meal prepping. Cooking takes time, but it’s so nice and worth it when you have all your food ready for the week! It beats having to buy food frequently, and you know exactly what’s in it since you’re cooking it! Plan Your Meals – … Read more
With gyms still not quite open yet, we are left without some of our favorite machines such as the stairmaster or elliptical. Quarantine has challenged my creativity in terms of making workouts with what equipment my clients may have. Generally it’s mostly body weight exercises with some bands and free weights. Here are some of … Read more
Spring is right around the corner, on March 20th, to be exact! With a different season approaching, different fruits and vegetables will be emerging and in abundance! Generally fruits are in season, they are cheaper since they are plentiful, and it is a great way to bring about variety into your diet. Here are some … Read more
With the three aspects of fitness: movement, nutrition, and regeneration, the latter is something I struggle with, even as a trainer. I work out 5 – 6 days a week and hit my macros pretty well, but sleeping and getting enough rest has been a challenge. Having adequate recovery after your workout, allows you to … Read more
I love cleanliness and organization. I’m not sure if it’s my perfectionist ways or my Virgo rising (if you believe in that), but staying organized and on top of things has been crucial to my entrepreneurship. Here are 5 things I like to do to stay organized: Keep things in the same spot. All my … Read more
The term “Sunday Scaries” has been thrown around quite a bit. It’s the anxiety, fear, and stress of coming back to Monday and the work week. How do we combat this and take control of our Sunday? Here are some things I like to do to help with that: Prepare for the work week – … Read more