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Motivation Monday- TRX single leg squats

One legged squats are probably my most exercise to do with the TRX bands. I love that it's possible to get so deep of a squat with one leg crossed over the other. This move is so great for opening up tight hips, which Continue Reading »

Fitness Friday- up the difficulty level when you can’t up the weight

This is a pretty standard compound exercise using a kettle bell. You start with a sumo squat and then go straight into a high row. It's a great move that is possible to do with heavier weights. I'm using the heaviest Continue Reading »

Wardrobe Wednesday- workout clothes can be (and should be) cute

I spend a ridiculous amount of time in workout clothes. Between time spent at the gym and the days I never manage to change into non-gym clothes, a good chunk of my week is spent in workout clothes. I must admit that Continue Reading »

Motivation Monday- change things up by holding it

Mixing up your routine helps to avoid the plateaus that result when you do the same workouts too much with regards to type of exercises or added weight. I do a lot of squats and that's one reason why my legs are so Continue Reading »

Fitness Friday- not every move needs to be modified

I’ll be the first person to admit that I really enjoy to push myself as much as I can. I’m always looking for ways to make my workouts more intense and difficult. This is one reason I love my weekly XIT class is Continue Reading »

Wardrobe Wednesday-graphic tee love

I'm a huge fan of graphic tees and love when I come across one that reminds me of a favorite movie, show,  or character from my youth.  I was obsessed with the movie Clueless and was so excited when I came Continue Reading »

Motivation Monday- don’t be afraid of the big weights 

Like many women, I spent years only utilizing 25 pound  or lighter dumbbells. I was told that it really wasn’t necessary to go above 25 pounds unless I wanted to become bulky. The key instead was to increase the Continue Reading »

Wardrobe Wednesday- workout clothes as Halloween costume

I shared my fancy/trick-or-treating costume on Saturday, but I'm the kind of person who loves a good costume change.  During the day in Halloween, I wanted to go with something comfortable and Continue Reading »

Motivation Monday- don’t be afraid to look silly

​​​ ​ Today, we got to do some donkey kicks in between bagwork at boxing. It’s a great way to work on strengthening th connection between your core and legs for better kicking form. Donkey kicks, while they Continue Reading »

Sartorial Saturday- Halloween couples costume edition 

So happy to finally share the awesome couples costumes that my husband and I are rocking this year: Lloyd Christmas and Harry Dunne's outrageous formal wear from Dumb and Dumber! I feel like we did a really good job Continue Reading »