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Fitness Friday- drop it like a squat

​​ ​​ One of the most frequent questions I get from other women at the gym is what workouts I do for my butt. I'd be lying if I didn't admit that some of it is genetic. My sister likes to joke that I got the Continue Reading »

Motivation Monday- make it complicated

​​ ​​ This exercise is a great example of a compound exercise. It combines a curtsy lunge with a squat. I added the kettle bell to make it more intense. Each set I did of these, I went with a slightly heavier Continue Reading »

Fitness Friday-keep your heart rate up

Not every workout involves a lot of cardio work, but if you're able to maintain a higher heart rate you get a much better calorie burn. This can be achieved by using heavier weights, imcorporating more compound/complex Continue Reading »

Motivation Monday- hit it hard 

​​ ​​  I chose this video because I really like how it demonstrates my overall power. I always try to hit the bag with everything I've got, so I get the most out of each and every workout. Giving it my all Continue Reading »

Fitness Friday-plank it out

​​ ​​  Planks are a phenomenal ab workout as long as you have good form. They're great cause they are very easy to modify to different levels and can be built on over time. In this video, the goal was to Continue Reading »

Motivation Monday- stay balanced

​​ I chose this video as the representation of staying balanced as it does involve an incredible amount of balance to do this move. However, staying balanced with regards to your workouts involves more than Continue Reading »

Motivation Monday- first ever SUPER workout 

It's no secret that I workout A LOT.  Most weeks I try to get in at least 6 days of intensive workouts and one lower impact active rest day, although I will take a second rest day if I feel I need one. Due to a Continue Reading »

Motivation Monday- always challenge yourself

​​ This video is of explosive jack push-ups, which is just one of the exercises from the most recent XIT workout. This move is very complex, but a great challenge to work up to. We were given the option to do a Continue Reading »

Motivation Monday- always hit it hard 

​​ While my Motivation Monday title was created with this particular video in mind, it's really my philosophy for all my works out. I always try to push myself as hard as I can to get the most out of my workouts. Continue Reading »

Motivation Monday- stay flexible 

​​​ ​ I've taken pilates for over 10 years now and it is an invaluable part of my weekly training. Through working on my core and flexibility, I am able to see more progress in my running and lifting with Continue Reading »