January is that time of year that feels like a fresh start.  It feels like a year of opportunity to be better lays ahead of us. So why do so many of us get it wrong? 

We go all in.  We think to ourselves, “I’m going to work out every day! I’ll go in, lift for an hour, do 30 minutes of cardio after,...

If you’re anything like me, your calendar is jam-packed with everything except time for yourself. Between work, family, and trying to survive, the idea of “self-care” often feels laughable, or at best, aspirational. But here’s the thing: your nervous system is not impressed by your hustle. It wants ...

Throughout the course of my career, I have noticed that I LOVE teaching women to lift weights.  The look on their faces when they’ve just done something that they consider really hard-like a deadlift or a power clean, makes all the long hours worth it.  Girls face many different issues in regards to...

Over the years, I have coached many athletes of all genders, races, and abilities.  One of the biggest benefits I see in women in particular is that women who exercise have great body image and self esteem. 

While the athletic ability that beginner lifters gain is amazing, the real success for m...

Congratulations!  You made it!  You just got hired as a personal trainer in a big box gym.  You are dressed in your new shoes, uniform shirt, smelling good, bright-eyed and ready to go change some lives.  You walk in for your first shift and then it hits you.  You realize you have no idea how to go ...

Let’s get one thing straight: Menopause isn’t a problem to be fixed, it’s just a transition to be navigated. That said, it can come with some serious curveballs. Think hot flashes, mood swings, sleep issues, weight gain, and that sneaky “Why do my knees suddenly hate stairs?” feeling.

Menopause ...

Gen Z is Redefining Fitness

Gen Z isn’t just the next wave of gym members. They are redefining what fitness means altogether. They see their fitness as more than just physical. They prioritize mental health, recovery, and stress management just as much as they do strength, aesthetics, and cardio. A...